How Do You Install Anchor Bolts In A Brick Block Masonry Foundation?
Brick block masonry foundations have many advantages, including durability and reasonable construction costs. One disadvantage for the homeowner is that it’s more difficult to hang cabinets, shelves, or other additions to these walls—it’s necessary to use specialized anchors to get the job done. Following the correct procedures and using the right tools will mean the difference between a job well done and an installation that may be prone to failure. Examine the size code on the side of your single expansion masonry wall anchor. This is measured in inches, and indicates the diameter of the hole that must be drilled in the wall. In the event that your wall anchors don’t have the measurement on them, check the packaging, or measure across the outside diameter of the wall anchor. Attach a drill bit that matches the size determined in Step 1 to a hammer drill. It’s important to make sure it’s the right size. Too small and the anchor won’t go into the wall—too big, and the anchor may no
