There have been videos produced that demonstrate the correct installation process for specific products into various types of base material. Each type of concrete fastener has a number of required steps that help ensure correct and successful installation. Each concrete anchor is designed for use in different types of base materials such as concrete, brick or block. Some concrete anchors should only be used in concrete while others will work in any type of base material.
Videos demonstrating product applications are also available and contain valuable information about anchor selection, base material and other considerations. These videos focus on a variety of applications and show certain features and benefits of these different fasteners. Each application is different and the viewer can determine the use of a specific fastener for each unique job.
Following is a list of videos referenced by product with links to both the installation video and to the different product videos available for each type of concrete anchor.
Wedge Anchors
How to Install Wedge Anchors- video highlighting step by step instructions of how to install concrete wedge anchors
Product Videos
The product videos listed below provide detailed instruction on how to use concrete wedge anchors in numerous applications including fastening light fixtures to concrete and attaching a winch to various base materials.
Attaching a bench to concrete using wedge anchors
Fastening a compactor to concrete with wedge anchors
Fence post to concrete
Attaching a light fixture to concrete with wedge anchors
Fastening a pedestal to concrete using wedge anchors
Railing to concrete
Stairs to concrete with wedge anchors
Attaching a winch to concrete with a wedge anchor
Tapcon® Concrete Screws
How to Install Tapcons- video highlighting step by step directions outlining how to properly install Tapcon® concrete screws
Product Videos
The videos below provide important and detailed information about how to correctly and safely use Tapcons in numerous applications.
Anchoring an awning to brick with concrete screws
Attaching an awning to block
Attaching conduit to brick using Tapcons
Fastening conduit to concrete with Tapcons
Anchoring conduit to block using a concrete screw
Using Tapcons to install a downspout
Fastening light fixtures to block
Fastening light fixtures to brick
Installing a security camera using Tapcons
Using Tapcons to attach a sign to brick
Attaching a threshold to concrete with Tapcon® concrete screws
Concrete Sleeve Anchors
How to Properly Install Sleeve Anchors- detailed video about how to correctly install concrete sleeve anchors
Product Videos
The product videos listed below provide detailed instruction on how to use concrete sleeve anchors in numerous applications including fastening doors to block and dock covers to brick base material.
Fasten an awning to brick with sleeve anchors
Attach an awning to block using a sleeve anchor
Anchor a bench to block
Attach a camera to brick with a sleeve anchor
Fasten conduit to block
Fasten conduit to brick
Attach a dock cover to brick with sleeve anchors
Attach a door to brick using sleeve anchors
Fasten a door to block
Anchor a fence post to concrete with a sleeve anchor
Attach a light fixture to block
Attaching light fixtures to brick with sleeve anchors
Using sleeve anchors to attach a light fixture to concrete
Fasten a sign to block using a concrete sleeve anchor
Drop-in Anchors
How to Install a Drop-in Anchor- instructional video demonstrating how to properly install a drop-in anchor
Product Videos
The videos found below provide detailed instruction on how to use drop-in anchors in a number of unique applications.
Using drop in anchors to install a pipe to concrete
Attaching a sprinkler pipe to concrete with a drop-in anchor
Machine Screw Anchors
How to Install Machine Screw Anchors- view this instructional video to learn how to correctly install machine screw anchors
Split Drive Anchors
How to Install Split Drive Anchors- instructional video about the installation of split drive concrete anchors
Single Expansion Anchors
How to Install Single Expansion Anchors- detailed, instructional video about single expansion anchors and how to install them
Strike Anchors
The Installation of Concrete Strike Anchors- video highlighting step by step directions outlining how to properly install strike anchors
Lag Shields
How to Install Lag Shields- view this instructional video to learn how to properly and safely use lag shields
Hammer Drive Anchors
Hammer Drive Anchor Installation- video highlighting step by step instructions of how to install hammer drive anchors
All of these instructional videos were created to help consumers learn how to properly and safely install all of these concrete anchors. It is also important to consult with an expert befor starting any concrete fastening application or project. It is imperative that the correct anchor is chosen for the job and is installed properly.
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Please remember with all fastening jobs to keep safety in mind. Always follow safety instructions on all tools, and refer to manufacturer's installation instructions when available and always remember to wear safety goggles!
Article written by: Michael Pistorino, Concrete Fastener Specialist