Other nails have a thick shank that sometimes has spiral ridges for improved holding power.
How to attach wood frame to concrete block.
To use it load a special gun nail and a 22 caliber gun shell into the barrel.
If you need to attach wood framing to a concrete foundation use a wedge anchor if j bolts are not already installed.
When placing a door in an opening these doors must be fastened to the base material that is present in this location.
Most frequently this base material will be concrete brick or block and will require the use of special concrete fasteners door frames may range from solid wood to hollow steel.
Be sure to wear safety goggles when hammering masonry nails into concrete.
Fasten it with a clamp or some tape or hold it in place with your hand.
Place the washer between the nut and the wood and the wood secure with a wrench or socket tool until snug.
Choose a length that will penetrate the concrete at least 1 inch.
Your screw should be long enough to penetrate completely through the wood and at least 1 inch 2 5 cm into the concrete.
The length of the exposed threaded end of the bolt plus the size of the nut and a washer will determine the thickness of the wood that you can attach to the block.
Step 1 select nails.
Countersink the wood enough for the top of the concrete screw to be below the surface of the wood.
Press the nose against the workpiece pull the trigger and the shell will drive the fastener directly into the concrete.
Some concrete nails are the cut nail design shown in the photo with a thick flat shank and a tapering v profile.
Use a countersink drill bit for this step.
A wedge anchor is a bolt that is threaded at one end with a washer and an attached nut.
Measure the depth of your wood and concrete objects and purchase screws that will fasten the wood securely.
This method is only effective when you are attaching wood to concrete blocks or a concrete black wall.
Mortar nails are the cheapest option for attaching wood to concrete but there is a trick to get these nails to work.
Pre drill holes into the wood for the concrete screws.
Select concrete screws based on the length of the intended hole.
Place the wood on the concrete so that it is lined up exactly how you like it.
Use masonry tools and hardware when attaching a wood frame to concrete.