The foundation of building has been around for more than 6,000 years and it has been the most crucial factor in making shelters. Masonry has many benefits with one of the most important ones being durability. Masonry construction guarantees an energy-efficient shed or home as well as one that is safe from fires. Masonry construction is a cost-effective method of building and it can be energy efficient too as masonry delays the passage of heat. Masonry strictures also provide an elegant rustic look while being safe from rotting or pests.
Masonry has created all sorts of hardware too with one of them being wall anchors. Masonry wall anchors are fixings used to either attach or fasten an item. They are both durable and strong made to provide a secure hold for whatever you need hanging or supported. Since they have been around for a long time now, masonry anchors have been used almost everywhere, hence why there are a lot of different variations.
Types of Masonry Anchors
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Drop-In
When you want to hold something onto a wall and you're working with poured concrete, you should definitely consider drop-in anchors. Using a drop-in ramset hollow wall anchor in high-strength applications is almost a must since the fastening of the bolt is done into tan internal threading of the anchor itself. Some of these masonry wall anchors have a lip to keep them from dropping too far into the concrete.
Hanging
If you plan on hanging an item onto a wall then there is no best way to do so than with a hanging anchor. This type of ramset anchor is common for hanging applications since it has a threaded opening to receive a herded rod in. You can use these anchors with HVAC systems and they can be installed both vertically and horizontally. Hanging anchors require using a socket wrench to drive them into the material.
Lag Shield
A lag shield ramset hollow wall anchor is often used together with a lag screw. This type of masonry anchor is made of two parts which expand when the lag screw goes through the shield. This wedges the anchor into the wall, which is most commonly concrete. Unlike a drop-in anchor, lag shield anchors are made to be used only with a lag screw and they do not require a settling tool when installing them.
Concrete Screws
Talking about concrete, there are also anchors made especially for it. Be it a wall or any item made of concrete, concrete screws are most probably going to be used. These anchors are easy to recognize since they have a bright blue coating. They can also be driven in different materials such as metal or wood.
Pin Anchors
Hammer driven pin anchors are exactly what you expect them to be. These are small anchors which are mainly used to fasten plywood to concrete. Pin anchors are simple to use as they have a lip over their head making them easy to use even with holes that have been drilled in too deep. The pin in the anchor is driven by hammering it down which then expands the anchor to keep the pin in.
Toggle Wing
If you have a hollow wall then you should go for a toggle wing anchor. Why? Because toggle wing anchors are made so that when they are pushed into a hole their wings expand making it easier for the anchor to get wedged inside the wall. For this type of anchor, you need to open a wide enough hole to fit the wings.
Sleeve
A sleeve anchor is similar to the pin anchor by design. They are too fairly simple to use especially in bricks or blocks. If you are using them in light to medium holding applications you can count on sleeve anchors. Sleeve anchors are available in different versions. One is called the nut drive which adds extra strength. The other is a Phillips or a slotted combo driver flat head anchor, mainly used when you need to have a flush surface.
Wedge
These anchors are extremely popular when it comes to providing strength and nothing else. Wedge anchors are made so that they function like a sleeve anchor. However, they do have a smaller sleeve near the bottom. A wedge anchor is installed simply by drilling a hole with the same diameter and putting the anchor into it. Nothing special is needed.
Double Expansion
A double expansion shield anchor is one that is similar to a sleeve anchor when it comes to applications. Double expansion anchors can be used in block and brick applications since they have a screw driven into them. Unlike sleeve anchors though, double expansion anchors are thicker and wider since they pull their bottom and top half towards the middle. This prevents bricks from cracking but it gives limited results since the expansion of the anchor is not as versatile.
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