Base material considerations

Depending on the base material, it is recommended the use of different type of anchors:.

Base materialRecommendation
Solid concreteStandard type anchors
Cracked or damaged concreteAnchors with approval for cracked concrete
Lean concreteChemical anchors or through bolting
MasonryChemical anchors or through bolting

In case of doubt about the concrete quality, is recommended the use of mechanical anchors with approval for cracked concrete.

For lean concrete or masonry, chemical anchors or through bolting has to be used.

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