Installation

Titen HD Diameter (in.) Wrench Size (in.) Recommended Fixture Hole Size (in.)
3/8 9/16 1/2 to 9/16
1/2 3/4 5/8 to 11/16
5/8 15/16 3/4 to 13/16
3/4 1 1/8 7/8 to 15/16

What size hole do I drill for wall anchors?

To get the right-size hole, measure the shank of the drill bit against the front of the anchor — its diameter should be the same size or 1/16 inch more than that to make the opening for the screw. If the diameter of the anchor is displayed on the packaging, drill the hole with a bit of the same diameter.

Do I need to drill pilot holes for drywall anchors?





The dull-tipped un-pointed anchors require you to drill a pilot hole into the drywall. Pointed tip styles don’t need a pilot hole; you can just tap these into place with a hammer.

How do I find the drill bit for my anchor?

The drill bit for the pilot hole should be smaller than the width of the anchor that is being used. Use the drill bit recommended by the manufacturer. It will be mentioned on the package or in the instructions. Some kits include the correct size bit.

How do I install Titen HD screw anchor?


Quote from Youtube video: The Simpson Strong Tie Titan HD screw anchor is the professionals choice for a high-strength anchoring into concrete. And masonry the heat treated threads undercut the concrete with less torque.

How do I choose a screw anchor size?

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Quote from Youtube video: Remember when you're hanging a shelf that the long side of the bracket. Goes against the wall if you're looking to hang something a bit heavier you're gonna want to go with a medium duty anchor.

How do I choose the right size drill bit for a wall plug?





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Quote from Youtube video: Box right here one of the things that can be done is to simply put on a drill bit that you think might work well and then drill it into. You know a test sample.

How do you drill pilot holes in drywall anchors?

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Quote from Youtube video: You can go ahead and use these as designed to drill a hole in the drywall. But if you take a drill bit match. It up to that shaft size and drill a pilot hole.

Why are my drywall anchors pulling out?

If you put even moderate outward force on one, however, it can easily pull right out of the wall. The easy repair is to replace it with a larger conical anchor, but that anchor will probably also pull out in time. A more effective solution is to replace it with a plastic screw-in anchor, a molly bolt or a toggle bolt.

Do drywall anchors need to be flush?

You want the anchor to go in fairly smoothly with a bit of resistance, but you don’t want to be fighting with it to get it to go in. Hammer the anchor in until it’s flush with the wall.

How do you install Titen bolts?



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Quote from Youtube video: The Simpson Strong Tie Titan HD screw anchor is the professionals choice for a high-strength anchoring into concrete. And masonry the heat treated threads undercut the concrete with less torque. So it

How do you install anchor bolts in existing concrete foundation?

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Quote from Youtube video: Using a hammer drive the anchor into the hole. Until the head is seated against the base material. Set the anchor by prying or pulling the head with the claw end of the hammer.

What is a wedge anchor?

“Wedge anchor” is a generic term for a type of anchor used to fasten a variety of materials to concrete. Some companies have different brand names for their wedge anchors such as Kwik Bolt, Power Stud, and Thunderstud.

How do I install wedge anchors?



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Quote from Youtube video: Take the wedge anchor. And place the nut on the threaded end so as to protect the threads when hammering it into the hole. Next place the anchor through the fixture. And into the hole tapping.

Which is better wedge anchor or sleeve anchor?

The wedge anchor, drop-in anchor and concrete strike anchor can only be used in solid concrete and have the highest & most consistent holding values in concrete. Concrete sleeve anchors can be used in concrete, brick or block but their holding values are less in terms of shear and pullout values.

How deep do wedge anchors need to be?

2-1/2 inches

When installing a wedge anchor, it’s important to have a minimum of 2-1/2 inches embedded into the concrete. There should also be at least an inch exposed, enough for the attaching material to grab onto.

What diameter wedge anchor do I need?



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Quote from Youtube video: If it's a half inch hole. You need to use a 3 8 inch anchor. And that seems counter intuitive. But with an anchor if you're going to put the anchor.

Do wedge anchors need epoxy?

In my experience, regular wedge anchors will break before they pull out, so there’s no benefit to using epoxy anchors in solid concrete. If you are mounting in something hollow, there’s an epoxy anchor system that works very well.

What size hole do you drill for a 1/2 wedge anchor?

Technical Specifications for Wedge Anchors

Size Minimum Embedment Drill Bit
1/2” 2-1/4” 1/2”
5/8” 2-3/4” 5/8”
3/4” 3-1/4” 3/4”
7/8” 3-7/8” 7/8”

What size bit do I need for 1/2 anchor?

Technical Specifications for Drop-In Anchors

Size Minimum Embedment Drill Bit
3/8” 1-9/16” 1/2”
1/2” 2” 5/8”
5/8” 2-1/2” 7/8”
3/4” 3-3/16” 1”

What size hole do you drill for a 3/8 wedge anchor?



1/2″

1. Drill hole into the concrete using a carbide tipped bit. Bit size = 3/8” (same as anchor diameter) Drill the hole at least 1/2″ deeper than the length of the anchor.