How Do I Decide on What
Type of Fastener to Use?
Two basic things to consider:
How heavy is the item to be mounted?
Consider the size and weight. This information will help you determine the fastener size and quantity required.
What is it going to be mounted to?
Is it a hollow core base such as drywall, concrete block, or plaster and lath?
Or is it solid core like stone, brick, or concrete.
Is the installation to be exterior and subject to the elements? Or interior?
How far from corners?
Also, consider the thickness of the base material.
These are the answers to have for the fastener supplier so they can supply you with the proper fasteners for the job using their product information.
Manufacturers have developed guidelines for use of their products and have tables which list: the type of use as light, medium or heavy duty, types of fasteners, sizes available, and tensile and shear capacities.
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