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Purchase Tapcons Tapcon Screws Specifications: Sizes and Types The standard blue Tapcon brand masonry screw is manufactured in two diameters of 3/16” and 1/4” and is available with either a hex washer head or flat Phillips countersunk head.  The threads are Advanced Threadform Technology™ with a nail point at the point of the screw, and blue Climaseal™ finish. The stainless steel Tapcon comes in a 3/16” diameter in the flat countersunk head and in a 1/4” diameter wi …

Purchase Anchors Moisture Considerations Prior to installing a wood floor, the building should have been completely enclosed - with all windows, doors, and sheetrock installed.  Heating should have been on for a minimum of 5 days before installation. In summer weather, the area must be well ventilated. Concrete must be a minimum of 30 days old. The surface of the concrete must be flat and free of oil, grease, and dust. Always use a moisture bearer, which is usually placed be …

Purchase Anchors Uses The Crete-Flex screw is manufactured from a 410 stainless steel for added rust resistance in moist atmospheres. It is used for attaching an item to masonry surfaces such as block CMU, brick or concrete. Head Styles The Crete-Flex screw is manufactured in a flat head countersunk with a #3 Phillips drive for use where the head must sit below the surface of the item being attached.  The flat-headed screw is measured as an overall length including the h …

Purchase Tapcons ConFlex® is the brand name for Elco's concrete screws, which are American made and available in 3/8" or 1/2" diameter. Applications For use in most masonry materials such as concrete, brick, block or mortar joints. The 1/2" diameter ConFlex® should not be used in hollow block CMU. Head Style Described as a hex washer head, requires the use of a 9/16" driver for the 3/8" and a 3/4" driver for the 1/2" diameter. The washer diameter measures 11/16" on the 3/8 …

Purchase Anchors The many considerations for choosing the proper cement screw to use for any particular application are described in the following: Diameter Standard cement screws come in two diameters of 3/16” and 1/4”.  The measurement refers to the outside diameter of the screw, which allows the screw to be inserted through a hole in the fixture equal to the diameter of the cement screw being installed. Length Each diameter of cement screw comes in different len …