Before installing strike anchors, certain technical specifications must be considered to ensure the correct size and length are used. Considerations include ultimate holding values, minimum embedment, ...

Contractors can improve the results of their industrial projects by learning more about the types of concrete fasteners that are available. It is important to select a fastener based on the specific ...

In January 2002, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) issued a new standard, ACI355.2-01, which prescribed a comprehensive testing program to ascertain design parameters for post-installed adhesive ...

Two mistakes you really want to avoid are busting off a chunk of a concrete stair step and cracking the corner of a patio slab. To avoid these disasters, don’t drill any closer than 4 in. from the ...

My speech on the economic outlook was scheduled immediately after “New Performance Standards for Concrete Anchor Bolts.” That was great news—after a dry topic the audience would be ready for some ...

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Masonry anchors that thread ...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) and Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) announce the launch of the new Adhesive Anchor Installer Certification program. In the summer of 2006, a portion ...

In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to mount cabinets on a concrete or cinder block wall. From drilling and using ...