Picture this: You're standing in front of a freshly poured concrete foundation. The steel column needs to be anchored. The drawings specify M16 anchors, 150mm embedment. Simple enough. But here's the ...

The HIT RE 500-SD Epoxy Adhesive Anchor System is intended for securing standard threaded rods in cracked concrete applications. The system meets the 2003 and 2006 International Building Code ...

Q: I’m building two things this summer but can’t figure out how to get started. One is a deck that’s going to rest on concrete piers that will be buried in the ground. The other project is a ...

In January 2002, the American Concrete Institute (ACI) issued a new standard, ACI355.2-01, which prescribed a comprehensive testing program to ascertain design parameters for post-installed adhesive ...

When it comes to anchoring things to masonry, the process is not as simple as working with wood or drywall. Most homes require anchoring to masonry at some point, and there are three popular methods ...

When building a new structure, it is critical to securely fasten items to the foundation or slab of concrete with the use of a sill plate. A sill plate, also known as a sole plate, is the bottom ...

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