How Do You Anchor Concrete Blocks To A Concrete Pad?
The addition of concrete block to an existing concrete pad is a situation that will most commonly come up during a remodeling project. Though this is a task that is more complicated than simply laying new block on the slab, as it requires a higher level of thought and preparation. It is much easier than one might expect. This is a job that can be completed in a short time by just about anyone with any experience with traditional masonry techniques, depending on the project size. Lay out the path of the block, measuring and marking its corners using your tape measure and lumber crayon. Then snap reference lines connecting these points using the chalk line. Stretch the tape measure across the first space, making marks with the lumber crayon at 8 inches from the start, followed by marks at 16 inches, which will lay in the hollow cells of the concrete block. Wrap a small piece of duct tape around the drill bit 3 inches from the tip. Most concrete pads are about 4 inches thick; this tape wi
