These four types of fastener are specifically designed.
How to fasten wood to concrete slab.
Post bases typically made from metal attach directly to the surface of the concrete.
Attaching a metal post bracket to a concrete slab is easier than you may think.
Connecting wood to concrete can seem intimidating but with the right tools even an amateur craftsman can do it.
You drill into the concrete and insert concrete screws or anchors.
But attaching to concrete really isn t much more difficult than fastening to wood if you use the correct tools and specialized fasteners.
The cut nail and the concrete nail.
Two common nail options are shown below.
Many products adhere to concrete and wood equally well but choosing the right glue for the application is important for lasting results.
Attaching a wood post to a deck s concrete footing a concrete walkway patio or porch slab is easy.
The cut nail has a square tapered shape with a square tip.
Mark the location of the holes in a metal post bracket on the concrete.
The easiest approach is simply to nail the wood to the concrete.
Sill plates furring strips and floor installations are among common applications for wood to concrete adhesion.
Glue adds extra security to ensure a solid installation.
Here s how to do it.
You can surface mount a post that will have more than one point of support such as a post that attaches to both a concrete slab and a covered roof or a post that supports a handrail that s also attached to a house.
Drill holes into the.