How Do You Tie A Wood Framing Structure To A Masonry Wall?
Attaching wood framing to a masonry wall is often necessary in construction and remodeling. There are many different types of anchors for different applications. It is important to choose an anchor that can bear the expected load of the structure. The two main characteristics of a masonry anchor to consider are the shear strength and its tensile strength. Shear strength is the force applied against the anchor parallel to the wall and tensile strength is the force exerted against the anchor perpendicular to the wall. Mark the location on the board for the masonry anchor. Drill a hole through the board with a masonry bit at least 1/4 inch deeper than the length of the anchor. The masonry bit can bore through the wood fairly easily without using a wood bit. If you find this difficult, bore through the framing member with a wood bit.. Drive in the anchor with a hammer. To prevent damage to the threads, flush the nut to the top of the anchor. Tighten the nut firmly to the framing with a wre
