When it comes to using concrete and other materials that are not as forgiving as more simple choices, like wood or pavers, having a good working knowledge of the project and skills required is important. Well, this is one of those projects that likely will benefit from you knowing a thing or two about construction or the building trades. At the very least, you should have some idea of how to use the appropriate tools. Your knowledge of building with masonry products will greatly assist you, but an avid DIYer could tackle a project requiring the use of concrete anchor bolts like this.
Concrete is one of those materials that is relatively inexpensive on the smaller scale and can be acquired quite easily with many uses. It makes it one of the more popular materials to use for an outdoor patio space. So, if you plan on building a wood or stone patio cover or have some other outdoor shed or garden plans, a little instruction or guidance about using anchor bolts might be a good idea or refresher for you.
There are really two basic ways that you can use or install concrete anchors around your home. If you are already occupying a home with a poured slab, then you will likely only have one of the options available to you. If you are opting to pour your own slab for a new project, then you can go with installing the anchors in the wet concrete.
This is the first option; installing the anchors in the wet concrete. If you choose to go with this approach, you’ll need to ensure that all of your measurements are accurate and you have the right anchors for this application. You’ll need to keep the threads exposed enough to reach through your bottom plate and avoid getting concrete on them. Often, the pros will simply wrap duct tape or some other tape around the threads above the concrete.
The second option mentioned is to drill holes with a masonry bit in the cured concrete and set your anchors in that. This will take you one more step and delay your project, but will also ensure that you place them exactly where you need them. If this is your first attempt at building an outdoor or patio structure like this, this approach for using your concrete anchors is the likely preferred option.
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