Anchor for hollow bricks: varieties and installation tips

Types of anchors

Anchor fasteners for hollow bricks differ not only in their dimensions, but also in their technical and design characteristics. Based on this, the areas of application of the anchor are distinguished, which are aimed at solving certain installation problems. In this regard, anchor bolts are divided into several types.

Driven type

This is the simplest type of anchor fastening systems. They are used mainly for fastening on structures built from solid brick. Its operating principle is that an anchor is installed in a pre-prepared hole in the wall, after which a special spacer element is activated in it, which ensures reliable fixation of all fasteners. At the end of installation of the main part, a threaded element is screwed into the bolt.

Wedge type

This design of the anchor bolt has a special element that is wedged during installation. It is precisely because of this feature that this fastener got its name. The wedge element, entering the brickwork, expands and reliably fixes the fastening system to the building structure.

Products according to MSA type

Their main feature is the presence of a brass sleeve in their design. On its side there are longitudinal cuts, thanks to which the sleeve is divided into peculiar petals, which expand during installation. And in order for the expansion of the spacer sleeve to be as large as possible, the internal hole in it has a cone-shaped shape.

Chemical type

An anchor bolt in a brick wall, working on a chemical principle, is fixed in a previously prepared hole using a special glue. This type is most suitable for use on walls constructed from hollow bricks and other porous building materials. This is due to the fact that the adhesive composition, which is used with this type of anchor fasteners, fills all internal cavities, thereby reliably fixing the bolt.

Anchor with ring

In this case, the ring replaces the standard hexagonal bolt head and is designed for more convenient and easy installation of various objects.

Double spacer anchor products

Their peculiarity lies in the presence of a spacer sleeve in the design, which expands during installation in several places simultaneously. Therefore, it is widely used when installing various products on structures made of hollow bricks, since at least one of the spacer elements falls on the solid part, while the rest are in the empty part.

Main types of fasteners for brick walls

Anchors specifically designed for installation in brick building structures differ not only in their size, but also in their design and technical characteristics. Accordingly, the scope of application of such fasteners also differs, each variety of which is designed to solve specific installation problems. That is why, in order to ensure high reliability of fastening objects that are fixed on a brick surface, you should approach the choice of anchor bolts very responsibly.

Specialists working in the field of modern construction and renovation are often faced with the need to perform installation work on masonry structures. This problem is solved using several types of anchor bolts:

1. driving;
2. wedge type;
3. MSA type;
4. double-spacer;
5. fasteners, the upper part of which is equipped with a ring instead of a standard hex head;
6. working on the principle of chemical fastening.

Each of the above types of fasteners used to perform installation work on brick walls deserves to be discussed in more detail.

Drive-in type anchor fasteners

Such anchor bolts are the simplest type of fasteners of this type. Drive-in anchors are used for fastening to building structures made of solid brick. The principle of operation of such an anchor bolt is that after installation in a previously prepared and thoroughly cleaned hole in the wall, a spacer element is activated in it, which ensures reliable fixation of the fastener. After the driving part of the bolt is securely fixed in the brick, the threaded element is screwed into it.

Parameters and installation of a drive-in anchor

Wedge type anchor

The design of such an anchor bolt, as is clear from its name, has a special element that is wedged during installation. Expanding in the holes made in the brickwork, the wedge element reliably fixes the fasteners to the building structure. Most often, fasteners of this type are equipped with screws that have a recessed type head.

Characteristics of wedge type anchor bolts

MSA Type Anchor Fasteners

A special feature of this type of anchor bolts is the presence of a brass sleeve in their design. On the side of such a sleeve there are longitudinal slots that divide it into separate petals that expand during installation of the fastening element. To ensure significant expansion of the spacer sleeve during the process of screwing a threaded element into it, the internal hole in it is made in the shape of a cone rather than a cylinder.

Dimensions and parameters of MSA anchors

Chemical anchor bolts

These anchor bolts, fixed in a pre-prepared hole using a special adhesive composition, are the most reliable type of fastener for walls made of hollow bricks and porous materials. The adhesive composition used for chemical fasteners fills the internal cavities in the hollow and porous material, thereby securely fixing the bolt in the hole.

Chemical anchor in the wall

The rules for installing such fasteners are quite simple and are as follows: a hole is drilled in the brickwork or in a structure made of porous material, which must be thoroughly cleaned. A capsule with glue is placed in the hole (or the adhesive composition is pumped into it from a special tube), and then a bolt is inserted.

Naturally, for the adhesive composition used for installing chemical anchors to completely harden, a certain time is required, which depends both on the composition of the adhesive and on the ambient temperature. Manufacturers producing such anchors for bricks must indicate in their recommendations the period required for the adhesive to completely harden.

The injection mass of the chemical anchor can be located inside the capsule or in a separate tube

Ring Anchor Fasteners

The ring, which is present in the design of such anchor bolts instead of a standard hexagonal head, is intended for more convenient installation of various objects: lamps and chandeliers, cable routes, communication elements for various purposes, etc. Manufacturers of such fasteners produce them with rings of different sizes so that consumers can choose bolt depending on the weight and dimensions of the objects fixed with it. A variation of such an anchor bolt is a fastener with a hook instead of a ring, which allows you to remove a fixed object from it if the need arises.

Characteristics of anchor bolts with rings

Double spacer anchor products

Anchor bolts of this type, in the design of which there is a spacer sleeve that expands during installation not in one, but in two places at once, allow reliable fastening, including in hollow bricks. The high reliability of using such products is explained by the fact that at least one of its spacer elements will be located not on the hollow part of the brickwork, but on the solid part of its internal structure.

Parameters of double-spacer anchors (click to enlarge)

The above review lists only the most popular types of anchor products used for fastening in brick. In fact, modern industry also produces other anchors that can be used for bricks and form reliable connections with such building materials. Such fasteners differ not only in their design features and technical characteristics, but also in cost, which must be taken into account when choosing them.

What are anchor bolts for masonry

A brick anchor is a universal fastener that is equally successfully used both in the field of capital construction and when performing simple repair and improvement work on buildings and premises for various purposes. With the help of such fasteners, which are a bolt of a special design, objects and elements of even significant weight can be securely fixed on the surface of a brick wall. Such anchor bolts, in particular, can be used to secure furniture and interior items, lamps and chandeliers, suspended ceilings, wall-mounted facades and much more.

The design features of this type of bolt and the principle by which it operates are contained in its name: anchor in German means “anchor”. The element that ensures reliable adhesion of such fasteners to the inner walls of a pre-drilled hole in the brick is a special sleeve. Placed in a hole in the wall, when the head of the anchor bolt is twisted, it begins to increase in diameter, pushing out the inner walls of the hole and coming into reliable engagement with them.

In order to make the adhesion of the anchor bolt sleeve to the walls of the hole in the brick even more reliable, a special notch is applied to the side parts of its outer surface.

Anchor bolt with nut: typical dimensions and technical characteristics

According to the technical characteristics, the use of an anchor bolt is possible in monolithic materials, such as concrete. During the installation process, you must always take into account that when you tighten the nut, the stud moves out. The minimum length of the anchor pin is 18 mm, and the longest can reach a size of 400 mm. Depending on the length of the stud, its diameter also changes and can vary from M 6.5 to M 24. Since the anchor fasteners are made of metal, it provides reliable fastening of structural elements in the event of a fire.

Typical dimensions of an anchor bolt with a nut, table

Rules for installing anchor systems

Make a hole for the anchor using a hammer drill in drilling mode

With the advent of household hammer drills, the installation of fastening systems in the walls of buildings has become significantly simplified. The older generation remembers the pain it took to install anchors.

Using a special metal tube (bolt), under the blows of a hammer, a hole was slowly made in the brickwork. Now such an operation takes minutes.

To correctly and safely install anchors in a brick wall, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. Whenever possible, the hammer drill is used in drilling mode. Brick is a rather fragile material and can simply crack and collapse under impact load. The resulting hole will not fulfill its purpose.
2. The temptation is to make the work easier for themselves, they drill holes in the cement joints of the masonry. However, this position of the anchors can lead to dire consequences. Under heavy loads, the cement crumbles and hanging objects can simply fall to the floor.
3. When drilling, you need to strictly control the horizontal position of the drill. At the slightest downward inclination of the cavity, there is a risk of the anchor falling out under the influence of an increased pull-out load.
4. When driving the supports with a hammer, place a spacer (wooden plank) under the anchor. This allows you to protect the stud threads from damage.
5. Before installing the anchor system, you need to check the cleanliness of the surfaces of the sleeve and rod. For more information about working with an anchor bolt, watch this video:

By following these fairly simple rules, you will always be confident in the strength and reliability of the fastening of hanging furniture and other items.

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Anchor in a brick wall

In modern construction, hollow ceramic stone is often used to construct load-bearing walls and partitions. When arranging a room, home owners are faced with the question: how can they securely fasten heavy objects to the walls (wall cabinets, air conditioning, etc.)? Today's article will help solve this problem.

Some types of brick, due to their unusual structure and large number of cavities, are considered fragile by many craftsmen, but this is not the case. Hollow brick has the same strength as other types. You can make holes in it without fear

But, for greater fixation of fasteners, it is still better to pay attention to new and modern technologies

Conventional fastenings are already fading into the background. Chemical anchors, which are an alternative to all old methods and fastenings, are gaining increasing popularity. It can withstand very heavy loads. And its fixation takes the same amount of time as conventional fastenings require. The anchor is specially designed for reliable fastenings in different types of ceramic stone, including hollow ones. In the case of such bricks, modern fasteners are used in conjunction with nipples, which have special holes that ensure strong fixation of the fasteners.

Kinds

Anchors for brick buildings differ in both size and design features. They determine the scope of application of the bolt and give it certain properties. To achieve the best quality of fastening, the choice of fastening elements must be treated with special responsibility.

The following types of bolts are used for a brick wall:

1. Hammers.
2. Wedges.
3. M.S.A.
4. Double-spaced.
5. With a ring at the top.
6. Functioning using the chemical fastening method.

The listed options have different advantages and can be used for individual construction tasks.

Frame

Frame anchor elements are in great demand due to their reliability and availability. However, there are a large number of low-quality analogues on sale that do not guarantee good fastening. To avoid the wrong choice, you should pay attention to the following nuances:

• Fastener material. In most cases, bolts are made from high-strength steel and brass. When choosing an element based on material, it is important to consider its scope of application.
• Hairpin length. It is determined taking into account the tasks performed.
• Bushing quality. This selection criterion is one of the most important, since it determines how long an object can be held on a brick wall. The minimum thickness must be at least 0.8 mm. When using thinner products, the fastening will not be strong enough.

The length and diameter of the working area are determined according to some standards: the classic reference provides for a size of 8x72 mm (the first number indicates the diameter of the sleeve, and the second the length of the stud). The maximum allowed values ​​are 8x172. Less commonly used are fasteners with a sleeve thickness of 10 mm. They are effective for securing large items weighing more than 10 kg.

Drive-in anchor

Such bolts appeared much earlier than other varieties. They will be effective when hanging products on solid brick buildings. To use this anchor, the space in the wall is prepared, and then the spacer is secured. Next, the threaded element is fixed.

Double thrust rods

The double-spacer anchor is equipped with a spacer sleeve. It can be expanded in 2 places, providing maximum reliability of fixation in the wall. 1 spacer element is connected to the solid surface of the masonry, which guarantees an increased degree of fastening.

Galvanized steel is used to produce double-expansion anchors. At the top of the element there is a washer and a fastening nut.

On adhesive chemical basis

Chemical brick anchor provides increased bonding strength because it uses a chemical adhesive. Of all the listed types of fasteners, this option has the maximum reliability. The glue used is able to completely fill the gaps.

Installation features require compliance with the following rules: a place is made in the structure for fastening the bolt and thoroughly cleared of construction debris. Next, you should attach the capsule with adhesive and secure the anchor.

In order for the adhesive composition to completely harden, you must follow the instructions and allow time to dry. It is determined by the specifics of the solution and temperature conditions. Leading manufacturers indicate the optimal interval on the packaging.

MSA fasteners

Such elements are made of high-strength brass. The outer part is distinguished by the presence of a sleeve with a large notch, which ensures tight fixation. The permissible diameter inside the sleeve varies from 8 to 10 mm.

Types of anchors for working with brickwork

Today there are many types of these fasteners. They have different purposes, therefore the design of different anchors is different. For example, there are so-called frame anchors, which are used only for attaching windows and door frames to the wall. There are foundation anchors. With their help, metal columns are installed, for example.

Anchors of different sizes are also designed to perform different tasks.

Chemical anchor for hollow bricks and ordinary bricks.

The future strength of the structure we create will depend on the correct choice of the fastening system.

Let's look at anchor systems used for brickwork.

The driven anchor consists of a spacer (sleeve), a bolt and a nut. The spacer part is hammered into the prepared hole. The bolt is screwed into the spacer together with the nut, then the nut is removed. This type of mounting fastener is used for subsequent screwing of hinges or corners using a nut. You can hang shelves, cornices, etc. on them.

There are such types of drive-in anchors as hook bolt, angle bolt, and ring bolt. Their purpose is different from that of conventional bolted anchor fasteners. For example, heavy kitchen cabinets or bathroom water heaters are usually hung on a bolt angle. The ring can be used to hang, for example, wickets or gates in a brick fence.

Scheme for screwing a dowel into a brick wall.

Wedge fasteners are used more often for through fastenings. The wedge firmly holds the attached element on the wall surface.

The so-called MSA. This fastener is made of brass. Like all fastening anchor systems, it has a notch on the outer surface of the sleeve for better adhesion to the inner surface of the hole in the wall material. The maximum internal section of the sleeve is 8 mm. It is intended for fastening not very heavy products and materials to a brick wall.

The double expansion anchor consists of a pin with two expansions and a sleeve with cuts in the middle and at the end. Thanks to two spacers, the fastening is more durable. It is used when installing on a wall made of hollow bricks, when greater resistance to tearing is required.

They also make double-spacer fasteners with a nut and a pressed washer. This type is used for fastening metal. Such systems are made of galvanized steel.

Not so long ago, a new type of anchoring system appeared - adhesive, or chemical. After all, attaching something to a wall made of hollow bricks is very problematic. For this purpose, this type of fastener is used. Instead of a sleeve, it uses an ampoule with a special polyester glue into which a pin is screwed. After a short time, the glue hardens, and a reliable fastening is ready.

Types of anchors

For fastenings in brick, anchor systems are used that differ in size and

technical specifications.

1. The driven anchor system includes a sleeve (spacer element), a bolt and a nut. A spacer is inserted into the punched hole, a bolt and nut are screwed into it, and then the nut is removed. This type of anchor is used later to secure hinges and corners. Well suited for wall cabinets, shelves, cornices.
2. The wedge anchor system is equipped with a wedge-shaped part and a screw that has a recessed head. Suitable for through-hole mounting. First, the anchor is installed on the brick, then the screw is screwed in, the wedge expands and the hardware is secured inside the wall.
3. MSA type anchors. They have a cone-shaped sleeve made of brass; there is a notch on its outer surface for better adhesion to the wall material. When screwed into the anchor, the sleeve becomes wider, thereby securing it into the brick. The cross-section inside the sleeve cannot be more than 8 mm. This fastening system is suitable for light objects.
4. The double-expansion anchor system is equipped with two expansion sleeves located at the end and in the middle of the anchor. This double expansion helps to secure objects more firmly to the brick wall (including hollow bricks) and can withstand greater weight.
5. Anchor systems equipped with rings or hooks that are located on the hardware instead of the usual hexagon. Used for convenient fastening of various communications, lighting fixtures, ropes, gates. The ring helps to secure the object tightly; the hook is used when the suspended object is supposed to be removed (for example, chandeliers).
6. Chemical anchoring is the most reliable of all methods. A capsule filled with special resins is inserted into the prepared hole; when it is pierced, the substance spreads inside and, solidifying, secures the part in the wall. This type of fastener is especially suitable for porous and hollow brickwork.

Features of application

The installation process is carried out in several stages. The main ones:

1. Preparing the hole.
2. Train room.
3. Installation of the anchor in the uncured polymer mass.
4. Tightening the nut.

Each of these stages is associated with its own characteristics.

For installation you will need:

• chemical anchor;
• injection gun;
• stud or threaded fittings;
• hammer drill or drill;
• Boer;
• torque wrench;
• metal brush;
• manual or industrial vacuum cleaner;
• Remedies.

Once you have the tools, you can begin installing the chemical anchor.

Preparing the hole

When working with brickwork, it is important to avoid splits and cracks in the brick. This requires refraining from using the hammer function on the equipment and drilling perpendicular to the plane

To successfully install a chemical anchor for hollow bricks, a hole that is 2 millimeters larger than the diameter of the stud is required. It is necessary to apply a mark on the drill in advance corresponding to the length of the anchor, or use a depth limiter.

To improve adhesion, you need to thoroughly clean the hole from dust and crumbs. This is done using a metal brush and a hand pump, with which the hole is blown several times until there are no visible dust residues.

Introducing the composition

The polymer mass is injected into the hole using an injection gun. If the mixture has a uniform gray color, then it can be used. It often happens that initially it is not possible to achieve high-quality mixing - such a mixture should not be used. To use the gun, you need to place the nozzle in the drilled cavity and fill it with the composition. After each dose of glue placed in the hole, you need to remove the tool a little until more than 65% of the cavity volume is filled.

The procedure for placing a chemical dowel into a hollow brick is characterized by a number of features. They are due to the fact that the presence of a large number of voids does not allow the formation of a natural hole. To achieve the goal, a special plastic sleeve is inserted and filled with glue. When a pin is immersed in a hollow brick, part of the chemical composition escapes through the mesh walls of the sleeve into the cavity. This promotes greater grip.

There are also special ampoules. They are placed in the hole, the composition is mixed using a pin. The second option is more suitable for piece work, when there is no need to buy cartridges with a chemical composition.

Installing a metal anchor

We place the metal structure in the hole using rotational movements

It is important to distribute the solution evenly. To do this, it is recommended to periodically pull the fastener towards you and only then tighten it.

While the glue dries, you can correct the position of the anchor.

Tighten the nut

After waiting for the polymer mass to completely harden, you can proceed to installing equipment and structures. The manufacturer's instructions indicate the maximum force applied to tighten the nut. It is recommended to use a torque wrench to control the applied forces.

Chemical anchors are suitable for fasteners made of steel. Due to its positive properties, the anchor can be installed in high humidity or even under water. When used correctly, it is possible to avoid destruction of the brick, which allows installation at the very edge of the surface.

Chemical anchor is a new direction in construction, thanks to which complex work is simplified. The supply market is becoming more extensive, a larger number of anchors with various new fastener characteristics are appearing.

Amplifier options

Great demand and wide scope of application have forced anchor manufacturers to expand their product range into several types. Each of them has certain design features, differs in size, and specific use. A variety of anchors for hollow bricks allows you to solve the most complex problems with their help.

Healthy! Drilling holes in hollow bricks can only be done with a hammerless drill. An exception may be when working with masonry joints.

Double-spaced. Classic anchor element with a threaded rod and a sleeve equipped with opening double-spacer elements. As the rod is screwed in, the petals dig into the structure of the brick, making the contact much stronger.

Double-expansion anchor for hollow bricks Source goskrep.ru

Features of lightweight brick walls

Walls are hollow for two reasons:

• First
  : when slotted brick is used for masonry.
• Second
  : when the walls of a building are lightened by constructing cavities-wells inside the masonry, which are then filled with heat-insulating material. When making well masonry, both hollow and solid bricks can be used, so a variety of anchors may be needed in the work.

Well cavities in brick walls

Well-type masonry consists of two parallel walls connected to each other by transverse diaphragms - which is what we see in the photo above. It is they who perform the role of anchors in this case. Thanks to them, vertical wells are formed, which, in order to increase the thermal properties of the enclosing structure, are filled with either foam insulation or loose insulation.

As an option, concrete-anchor masonry can be performed. What is she?

In principle, this is a type of well masonry, only here cellular or ash concrete is used as insulation. Since it hardens and forms a strong monolith, the means to achieve maximum structural rigidity here is anchor brick.

Anchoring lightweight masonry with bricks

This intriguing name hides the most ordinary bricks, which are laid into a row of spoons with pokes. This is done so that the protruding edges form teeth in the internal cavity of the wall.

During the hardening process of the concrete poured into the wells, the anchor bricks will be firmly fixed in it. In the above picture, even without words, you can clearly see how in this case the anchoring of the brickwork is carried out.

How to properly install an anchor in brickwork

Anchor products used for fastening various objects on brick structures are designed in such a way that their installation does not cause any difficulties. It is performed in the following sequence.

• A hole is drilled in the structure to be fastened. Its diameter must correspond to the diameter of the anchor product.
• After thoroughly cleaning the hole, an anchor bolt is driven, inserted or screwed into the brick.
• When tightening the bolt head, it is necessary to achieve maximum expansion of the spacer sleeve, which will be evidenced by reliable fixation of the fastener in the brickwork.

Anchor installation principle

When choosing a place to drill a hole, you should pay attention to the fact that it does not fall on the gap between the bricks filled with cement mortar. This hole should only be made in the body of the brick itself.

It is also necessary to pay attention to the condition of the material from which the building structure is made, because cracks in it can significantly weaken the formed connection

Requirements common to all anchors

It is pointless to list the nuances of using all types of anchor fasteners that exist today - each manufacturer provides detailed recommendations for their hardware, in accordance with their design and purpose. But there are a number of requirements common to all products that are intended for installation in brick walls:

• Holes for mounting any types of anchors are drilled exclusively in the body of the brick. Drilling masonry joints is prohibited, since they are most often not able to hold fasteners. In addition, the destruction of part of the seam leads to a weakening of the load-bearing capacity of the wall in this place.
• Any anchor is installed strictly perpendicular to the brick structure. Even a slight slope is a gross violation of construction technology and leads to weakening of the fastening.
• When calculating the hole depth and drilling, the thickness of the finishing layer - plaster or putty - must be taken into account. It must be taken into account that the anchor is fixed in the thickness of the wall, and not in its cladding. Errors in the depth of fasteners can lead to the most unpleasant consequences.
• Before installing the anchor, the hole in the brick must be cleaned of dust and debris that got into it during drilling. This can be done using a special brush, an industrial vacuum cleaner or improvised means.

These requirements are mandatory, since the quality of installation of anchor fasteners directly depends on their compliance.

Anchors for hollow foundations

The instructions given in the previous chapter were focused on anchoring the walls themselves during their construction and brick cladding. Now we will look at which brickwork anchor can be used when you need to hang a cabinet, lamp, CCTV camera, etc. on the wall.

Types of fasteners

There are no problems with solid brick walls: they simply drill holes in them and install dowel-nails. But for walls built from slotted bricks or porous ceramic blocks, this technology is not suitable. Due to the hollow structure of the base, a regular dowel will not hold - for this you need anchors for hollow bricks.

And this is what manufacturers offer to our attention today:

Product typeUseful information

Wedge type anchor, with nut

This anchor bolt is used for bricks - and not only solid ones, but also hollow ones. And in general, it is suitable for almost any base, except for plasterboard sheathing. The wedge anchor has the highest degree of reliability, and therefore is used in cases where something very heavy needs to be hung on the wall. It is also suitable for through fastenings.

This is a steel rod with a diameter of 6 to 24 mm, of various lengths, with a movable coupling and a cone-shaped shank. When the nut is tightened, the cone opens and the anchor is firmly fixed at the base.

They are made of galvanized steel, the price starts from 3.5 rubles. a piece.

Drive-in anchor, with expansion sleeve

This type of anchor is perfect for all types of hollow foundations. It consists of a spacer, usually a brass cylinder sleeve, a fastening element (bolt), and a fixing nut. First, they are screwed together, and then the nut is removed. Moreover, the bolt in such an anchor can have any shape: a hook, a ring, an angle, which allows you to use such anchors in a variety of situations - for example, hanging a water heater on the wall.

The cost depends on the size and material of manufacture, and varies from 4 to 50 rubles. a piece.

Two-component chemical anchor

These anchors provide the best grip on the wall and can be used in a wide variety of situations. Among them there are also options for both monolithic and hollow bases. The chemical anchor is held in the brickwork by a nylon sleeve, which increases in volume after the introduction of a special two-component composition. A long threaded rod is installed into it, and when the filling polymerizes, an almost monolithic connection is obtained.

The cost of a tube of adhesive composition, with a hardener in a separate package, is about 1,350 rubles. Studs with nuts cost about 45 rubles and are purchased separately.

What anchors for foundations with reduced load-bearing capacity have in common is the presence of sleeves with which they adhere to the wall. The point is that when installing the sleeve into a drilled hole, it expands and is firmly fixed, and then the anchor itself is inserted into it.

It can be anything - a pin, a screw, a long screw, or a smooth rod. But in everyday life, all these options are simply called: anchor bolts for bricks.

Types and methods of using anchors for a brick wall

Installation work on a clay base is usually done using brick wall anchors. These hardware not only do not destroy the masonry, but also reliably fix the elements due to the presence of special expanding parts. Brick anchors can withstand loads of more than 100 kg. They are widely used not only in the construction of buildings, but also in everyday life, when it is necessary to attach shelves, lamps, suspended ceilings, etc. to brick floors.

Operating principle and types of anchors

Today, consumers are offered several types of fasteners of this type. All of them are equipped with a kind of sleeve located at the bottom of the hardware. Once installed in the drilled hole, the sleeve expands, increasing friction between the anchor and the brick. Then the main fasteners are screwed into the anchor - screws, studs, screws, etc.

For work on a brick wall, several types of anchors are used, differing not only in parameters, but also in technical characteristics. They can be:

1. Driven, used for installation on solid bricks.
2. Wedge, equipped with special parts in the form of a wedge and a screw with a recessed head. First of all, the hardware is installed on the brick surface, then the screw is tightened. As it is twisted, the wedge expands and firmly secures the hardware to the wall. As a rule, wedge elements are used when through installation is necessary.
3. Chemical or adhesive. This type of fasteners is considered not only the most modern, but also reliable. Today, the chemical anchor has no analogues on the hardware market. The operating principle of the parts is based on chemical processes. An ampoule with polyester resins is placed into a hole drilled in a brick surface and drilled with a special pin. The resins flow out of the ampoule and firmly fix the fastening element in the cavity of the brick. The curing time of the resin depends on the ambient temperature. Thus, at a temperature of about 20 o C, the load on the fastening element can be applied within 20-30 minutes.
4. MSA fitted with a brass cone shaped sleeve. Inside the sleeve there is a cavity that tapers towards the base. When the screw is screwed into the anchor, the cone expands, fixing the hardware in the wall.
5. With rings or hooks. Hardware of this type have heads in the form of rings or hooks. Their installation is necessary when ropes, chains, gates, chandeliers and other removable structures with a large weight will be attached to the ceilings. The elements are capable of holding a load weighing about 100 kg.
6. Double-expansion, having expansion sleeves not only at the end, but also in the central part of the body. The use of such anchors is usually required when attaching reinforcement to brick. They have increased strength, holding the elements even if one of the sleeves weakens.

Some types of anchors
In addition to those described above, there are many other types of hardware, but they are used somewhat less frequently. The price of products mainly depends not so much on the type, but on the material from which the fasteners are made. Thus, brass anchors will cost more than steel ones.

Rules for fastening anchors

To secure anchors, you need to follow a few basic rules. Firstly, it should be remembered that anchoring should not be done into masonry joints. This is due to the low strength of the masonry mortar. Wedging of hardware can lead to damage to the integrity of the frozen mixture, which will result in fasteners falling out and damage to the surface.

Dowel for aerated concrete - design features

The soft and friable materials from which walls are built have always been problematic when it comes to attaching various household products to them. As a result, not a single manufacturer of fastening structures gave a guarantee that their anchor or self-tapping screw would adhere well to such a surface. In practice, this was very often confirmed; the soft base simply crumbled, and the fasteners lost their holding properties.

But a solution was found, it was the dowel for aerated concrete that solved the problems of installation in soft materials. The immediate solution to this issue was the specific design of such fasteners. Externally, this is a sleeve on which there are ribs made in the form of a spiral; when installing a self-tapping screw, it expands the sleeve, which, with spiral-shaped ribs, seems to cut into the soft surface of aerated concrete. As a result, we get a strong mount that holds a certain load.

Fasteners of this category are available in two versions, plastic and metal. As for the metal version, its design can also be of two types. The first design sample has the same wide spirals on its base as the plastic one, and the method of its fastening is completely identical to its plastic counterpart.

The second type of such dowel has a completely different design. It is made in the form of a bushing, which has teeth along its entire length, and the main feature is its cone-shaped shape, increasing from the bottom edge to the base. On the working surface with teeth, the metal has technical slots, which expand when the bolt or screw is tightened, and the teeth also bite tightly into the soft material.

Materials

Due to the fact that anchor rods on monolithic cladding are used in cases where it is impossible to tie with a load-bearing wall, manufacturers use basalt plastic and fiberglass for the manufacture of fixing elements. These materials not only have a high level of strength, but are also able to withstand a wide temperature range , and also have a low thermal conductivity coefficient, which significantly reduces the likelihood of the formation of cold islands. During operation, fiberglass products behave best.

Experts do not recommend purchasing steel anchors, which during operation are capable of accumulating condensate, which will inevitably provoke corrosion processes.

Due to the simple device, installation of the anchor is carried out without any problems or difficulties. The main thing is to take into account the basic requirements and follow these instructions:

• A hole is made in the masonry.
• After this, it is cleaned of contaminants. Next, the bolt is fixed.
• When tightening the head, you need to loosen the bushing as much as possible.

When choosing a drilling point, it is important to ensure that it does not intersect with the cement screed. The hole must be placed exclusively in brick.

You also need to take into account the condition of the material from which the building structure is made. Any cracks contribute to a strong weakening of the fixation.

Installation features

In the practice of modern construction, anchors are in demand. They provide a reliable way to install equipment and fix massive objects and structures on the walls and ceilings of a building

It is important to choose the right hardware for the job

Fastenings for solid bricks will not provide the necessary adhesion to hollow material

Therefore, it is important to first determine the base raw materials from which the enclosing structure was erected

Sequence of work:

1. The plane is marked. The work is done with the utmost care. Hollow ceramic bricks are fragile. If you make two holes with a small interval between them, the material will most likely be deformed.
2. The hole in the brick is made with a specialized drill. The cross-section of the anchor element and the depth of its placement are taken into account. The perpendicularity of the hole produced is a guarantee of high-quality work.
3. After creating the hole, it is cleaned of dust and debris. Depth accuracy is checked.
4. When inserting the anchor, make sure that the gap between it and the wall is minimal. If it turns out that the product is loose, it is better to take larger hardware. It should be selected according to the diameter of the resulting hole.

Attaching the canopy to a brick wall

Attaching the canopy to the wall is carried out taking into account certain rules. Since brick cannot be called a material with high strength, it is better to make holes with a drill. Even weak hammer drills can deform the masonry and lead to wall crumbling. Special drills are available in stores that create high-quality holes and do not destroy the fragile structure.

When starting drilling, you need to be careful and not rush. Next, you need to determine the height at which the canopy will be fixed, attach it to the wall and mark the attachment points. After this, you can proceed to screwing in the anchor bolts.

When making holes, it is important to avoid areas with cement joints. They are not strong enough, so when hanging heavy elements they will begin to crack, causing an irreversible deformation process.

Guided by the listed recommendations, you can correctly fasten the anchor elements and achieve better quality of fixation of hanging objects.

Miscellaneous autonomous equipment

"Fisher" has many significant advantages that are worth paying attention to. Firstly, it is well suited for working with almost any building material

Firstly, it is well suited for working with almost any building material

Secondly, the fastening system itself is quite simple and universal for any construction project.

Thirdly, thanks to non-expansion anchoring, it is possible to reduce the size of edge and axial distances.

Fourthly, such fasteners are quite different and are used for all kinds of devices.

What load can a Fisher anchor withstand? There are some requirements. As for the brickwork, there is no need to worry, since such fasteners provide for any loads that may be placed on a structure made of hollow bricks.

The same applies to aerated concrete structures. If we talk about working with compressed concrete, then it all depends on what kind of threaded rods you use.

Since the Fisher fastener is a chemical device, it is distributed into two separate chambers. The first chamber contains the chemical solution itself.

The other contains the hardener. Before use, they need to be mixed and then squeezed out.

Brick anchor

Each main type of fastener has many small subspecies. However, this should not confuse you. The fact is that in any case, the principle of their application is very similar, and the differences are only small.

You can learn about the features of each subtype of fasteners you are interested in from the consultants of the store where you will purchase them.

When choosing the type of fastener to use in your home, first of all you need to decide exactly what you want to attach to the wall. Analyze what types of fasteners may be suitable for use with your materials, and then choose the most convenient one. an acceptable and economically accessible fastening option for you.

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Installation Tips

In the modern construction industry, a large number of types of anchors are used for hollow and porous materials. With rational selection, each of them will last for decades. You just need to follow some simple installation rules, namely:

1. For structures made of hollow bricks, it is strictly not recommended to use a hammer drill. Such an “aggressive” tool can easily damage the wall.
2. Do not install anchors in masonry joints. These places are much “weaker” than the brick, so a fastener installed in such a weak place may lose its holding capabilities over time.
3. The hole in a vertical wall must be strictly horizontal. Even a slight vertical deviation up or down will reduce the reliability of the fastening.
4. When installing drive-in anchors, do not hit the metal directly with a hammer: this can damage the fastening. It is better to place a wooden block.
5. Before screwing in the bolt, you need to clean the sleeve hole to avoid damaging the threads.

Compliance with installation technology will ensure reliability and long service life of the fastening.

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What to remember when installing anchor systems

Everything that was previously attached to walls using nails, self-tapping screws, screws and bolts is now mounted using anchor systems. Anchors for a brick wall are the most reliable way to hang and connect any elements or objects to the brickwork. But in order for the fasteners to be strong, you need to remember a number of rules.

You cannot use a hammer drill to make holes in brick, since this material is quite fragile. Under the influence of blows from a hammer drill, it can crumble and crack. In this case, you will need to make a new hole.

Do not drill holes for anchors into the seams of the brickwork. Due to the presence of sand in it, cement mortar has lower strength than brick. The fastening, especially if the load on it is large, may fall out over time, and the consequences can be unpredictable.

Holes in the wall must be strictly horizontal. Even a slight downward tilt reduces the resistance of the fastener to tearing out.

When installing a driven structure, you should not hit the metal with a hammer; it is better to place a piece of wood so as not to damage the edge of the thread.

Before screwing the bolt, you should clean the inner surface of the sleeve to avoid damaging the threads.

By following these rules, you will be able to firmly and securely mount a canopy over the entrance, a sports wall for your son, shelves for flowers and books, or any other items needed in your house or apartment.

Which anchors are best to choose for a brick wall?

Nails, bolts, and self-tapping screws have been replaced by new fastening systems. Among them, the most durable are brick wall anchors. They are successfully used in large construction works and in domestic conditions. What is an anchor bolt? It looks like a structure made of several parts. It has a spacer part and a non-spacer part. During screwing, the anchor petals spread out to the sides and cling to the wall material, holding it tightly. Different structural types of anchors have different numbers of parts - from 2 or more.

Types of anchors for hollow bricks

1. Wedge (hairpin). This model is most often used for through fastening of heavy elements, such as sports equipment, advertising and information boards, lighting fixtures, etc. The anchor bolt is driven into a pre-drilled hole, the nut is tightened, the spacer ring opens and, as a result, the metal is securely fixed in the wall. They are made, as a rule, from high-quality galvanized steel, since the fastening is subject to heavy loads. Sometimes there are products made of stainless steel and non-ferrous metals, but the former are highly expensive, and the latter are designed for light loads.

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1. Driven. It consists of a spacer brass sleeve-cylinder, a fastening element - a bolt of any shape (ring, hook) - and a fixing nut. All parts are screwed together, and then the nut is removed. This is the most common, popular and easy to install type of anchorage.
2. Folding spring with hairpin. Used in materials with sufficiently sized voids. A folded spring anchor is inserted into the drilled hole, which opens into the void, securely held there by its petals. For final fixation, simply tighten the nut with a wrench. Such anchors are characterized by the fact that they do not require precise drilling depth and pre-cleaning of the hole.
3. Double bursting. This model includes a double-spacer pin and a sleeve, notched in the middle and at the end. This structure allows you to securely secure the necessary things on hollow walls and at the same time reduce the risk of tearing out several times.
4. Chemical or adhesive. Chemical anchors for hollow bricks have appeared relatively recently. According to builders, hollow material “gets along” best with anchors of this particular type.

   This metal threaded stud is fixed using a nylon sleeve and a special chemical composition. The composition hardens, after which the load-bearing capacity of the finished joint will be an order of magnitude higher than traditional mechanical. Chemical anchors are widely used in the installation of canopies, railings, balconies, and bridges. This type of fastening is resistant to water, alkali and other adverse factors. Its service life reaches 50 years.