Graham wood structural limited.
How to connect bearing wood wall to concrete.
Mortar nails are the cheapest option for attaching wood to concrete but there is a trick to get these nails to work.
Check the wall for plumb meaning straight up and.
Be able to describe effects of moisture on wood connections and implement proper detailing to mitigate issues that may occur.
3 to concrete and wood to wood connections.
Be sure to wear safety goggles when hammering masonry nails into concrete.
Attaching wood to cmu concrete masonry unit is possible using several procedures.
Cantilevered floor to wood sill connection.
Figure r505 3 1 6 cantilevered floor to exterior load bearing wall connection.
Figure r505 3 1 7 continuous span joist supported on interior load bearing wall.
Additionally determine if you must make the connection removable or permanent.
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Pocket connection a pocket connection consists of framing the floor or roof system into a void in the masonry wall.
Outline wood connection design philosophy.
Be able to recommend fastening guidelines for wood to steel wood to concrete and wood to wood connections.
You can fasten wood to concrete using 3 different methods depending on your preference.
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Hammer set concrete fasteners concrete screws and mortar nails are all effective ways to connect wood to concrete.
Connecting wood to concrete can seem intimidating but with the right tools even an amateur craftsman can do it.
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Other nails have a thick shank that sometimes has spiral ridges for improved holding power.
Determine how much stress the fastener needs to resist for the connection between the concrete block and the wood.
One way to attach wood to concrete is to use mortar nails.
Some concrete nails are the cut nail design shown in the photo with a thick flat shank and a tapering v profile.
Choose a length that will penetrate the concrete at least 1 inch.
Any other wood will rot when exposed to moisture likely to leach through the concrete.
Fortunately there are many ways to make the transition from concrete floors and wall frames to wood floors and drywall.
Steel beam to concrete wall with pockets steel beam to concrete wall without pockets.
This connection is used at the top of concrete masonry walls or when a change in wall thickness provides a ledge with sufficient bearing area as shown in figure 1.
Align the wall with the location guide marks made earlier.
