Depending on the base material, it is recommended the use of different type of anchors:.
| Base material | Recommendation |
| Solid concrete | Standard type anchors |
| Cracked or damaged concrete | Anchors with approval for cracked concrete |
| Lean concrete | Chemical anchors or through bolting |
| Masonry | Chemical 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.