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How to anchor my carport??
Posted on 12/27/23 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 12/27/23 at 4:31 pm
I'm building a 20x20 carport.
First time ever project.
It's going great, but we get crazy winds up here.
I want to anchor the posts into the concrete.
So, looking for recommendations..
1. What hammer drill to get? Corded or cordless?
2. What L brackets? Strength? Length?
3. What size tapcon screws and how long?
Thank you for recommendations!!
First time ever project.
It's going great, but we get crazy winds up here.
I want to anchor the posts into the concrete.
So, looking for recommendations..
1. What hammer drill to get? Corded or cordless?
2. What L brackets? Strength? Length?
3. What size tapcon screws and how long?
Thank you for recommendations!!
Posted on 12/27/23 at 4:40 pm to WAR TIGER
See if you can borrow a hammer or rotary drill. Or rent?
Get a new bit for the size tapcon or anchor
I'd cut angle iron and drill holes for anchoring but i'm sure you can find some already made....maybe even look better.
And I'd probably use sleeve anchors, 3/8 or larger.
Get a new bit for the size tapcon or anchor
I'd cut angle iron and drill holes for anchoring but i'm sure you can find some already made....maybe even look better.
And I'd probably use sleeve anchors, 3/8 or larger.
Posted on 12/27/23 at 4:42 pm to WAR TIGER
eave height?
type and size of column?
thickness of concrete?
type and shape of structural framing?
without any other info and guessing your columns are wood, Simpson makes a column anchor which can be sized to your column base and comes with an anchor
set the anchor in epoxy after you drill and clean the hole
type and size of column?
thickness of concrete?
type and shape of structural framing?
without any other info and guessing your columns are wood, Simpson makes a column anchor which can be sized to your column base and comes with an anchor
set the anchor in epoxy after you drill and clean the hole
Posted on 12/27/23 at 4:42 pm to WAR TIGER
quote:
1. What hammer drill to get? Corded or cordless?
Do you already have a bunch of cordless tools? Do you plan on using the hammer drill a bunch after this project?
If you answered no to either question, you should probably just get corded. And that goes for pretty much any tool. Cordless tools are great, but for a homeowner who is only going to use it once every two or three years, corded is probably better.
Posted on 12/27/23 at 4:56 pm to BigBinBR
I bought a a rotary hammer drill from harbor freight and I drilled A lot of holes for anchors building a fence on a concrete slab.
It was less than $100 but don’t remember exactly. Works great, I might not use it again for years.
It was less than $100 but don’t remember exactly. Works great, I might not use it again for years.
Posted on 12/27/23 at 7:10 pm to cgrand
8 feet, sloping back to 7 feet
Framed on 4x4's
Concrete is 4"
Also, from other poster, great advice about cordless vs cord.
I just bought a new house. Had 3 pads poured. Building carport now.
Emboldened me to try a gazebo next.
Then a grilling smoke shack on back deck. All concrete poured already.
I'm thinking of getting the skil corded drill on Amazon.
I will use like crazy until spring, then will just kinda have it.
Thanks for the feedback!!!
Framed on 4x4's
Concrete is 4"
Also, from other poster, great advice about cordless vs cord.
I just bought a new house. Had 3 pads poured. Building carport now.
Emboldened me to try a gazebo next.
Then a grilling smoke shack on back deck. All concrete poured already.
I'm thinking of getting the skil corded drill on Amazon.
I will use like crazy until spring, then will just kinda have it.
Thanks for the feedback!!!
Posted on 12/27/23 at 7:48 pm to WAR TIGER
Sturdi-wall anchor brackets are engineered for specific loads. Look up the instructions and it will tell all install instructions and wind/shear/load ratings. They make drill brackets and wet set brackets. Not sure if you have a slab or pilings poured yet.
Posted on 12/27/23 at 8:44 pm to BigBinBR
I changed my mind and bought the corded Bosch Bulldog 1".
I'm pumped!!!
I'm pumped!!!
Posted on 12/27/23 at 8:59 pm to WAR TIGER
Redhead anchor
I used these with a quality carbide bit and a rotary hammer drill. Find some high quality angle brackets.
I used these with a quality carbide bit and a rotary hammer drill. Find some high quality angle brackets.
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