How To Attach Post To Concrete Wall

This video shows how a core drill works.

How to attach post to concrete wall.

Mark the location of the holes in a metal post bracket on the concrete. For attaching something relatively light to concrete it s hard to beat the speed and ease of hammer set anchors each anchor consists of an unthreaded pin set into a metal sleeve. Read the concrete packaging to find out how to mix it. A third option for attaching a post to solid concrete or concrete block is side mounting which works well on an elevated masonry base such as steps or a raised concrete porch.

Mix a batch of concrete according to the manufacturer s instructions. The ratio is usually about 1 part water to 3 parts concrete. Line up the hole that you drilled into the concrete with the hole in the fixture. These are extremely strong anchors for attaching framing members to solid concrete.

A good rule of thumb when side mounting is to attach at least one third of the post below the top level of the concrete. Attach fence to wall once your bold holes are marked you can make final preparations and install your fencing. Thread the nut on a few turns and tap it into place with a hammer. After drilling through your concrete you d set the posts similarly to how you set posts in soil pouring concrete around the bottom of the post and finishing the concrete flush with your existing slab.

Drill holes into the concrete that are the right diameter for lead shields using a masonry bit in a hammer drill. The hole in your fixture must be the same diameter of the anchor that you re bolting into the concrete. They come in a variety of lengths and from 1 4 in. Place the fixture over the concrete and line up the holes.

To attach a wood handrail post to concrete. Insert lead shields into the holes in the concrete. Add the water and concrete to a mixing container then use a wooden stirrer or electric paddle mixer to combine them into a thick liquid. Using a rented core drill you can drill a hole through your concrete slab for each fence post.