{"id":1265,"date":"2022-04-04T14:37:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T14:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2022-04-04T14:39:34","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T14:39:34","slug":"anchor-hole-installs-cinder-blocks-and-concrete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cohesivehomes.com\/anchor-hole-installs-cinder-blocks-and-concrete","title":{"rendered":"Effective Anchor Hole Installs In Cinder Blocks And Concrete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Properly locating and bedding down the hold-downs or anchor bolts on your building project is about more than just passing the inspection. The extreme storms in recent years have made it a matter of life or death to have our houses and outbuildings built to withstand even the most severe storms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your engineering layout must specify the location and type of anchor bolt. The engineer will specify the type, length, and location of each hold down exactly. Work with the appointed framer to mark and locate each anchor bolt and be prepared for the concrete pour well in advance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working with the design engineer, framer, and the concrete supplier is important to ensure that the reinforcement and tie-downs are securely installed and give your building the required strength. Let’s look at all the aspects to consider when planning and installing anchor downs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anchor Hole Planning Prior To Concrete Pour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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An engineer looking at an anchor bolt design<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Your design engineer will plan the number, type, and location of anchoring bolts during the design of your building. The designer has to consider the local building code and account for any additional risks posed by the nature of the building site. Design engineers will specify the exact manufacturer and model of the anchoring system to be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most significant damage to foundations<\/a> and filled cavity walls is as a result of water ingress.<\/a> The water can freeze, expand and cause the concrete to crack and weaken. The strength of the anchor bolt can be compromised and lead to catastrophic failure in the event of a severe storm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use the design drawings to mark out the location and type of anchor bolt to be installed on the top of the cinder block wall. The reinforcement steel and boxing for the foundation pour can also be marked where anchoring bolts are installed. The anchor bolts must be prepared and laid out before the concrete pour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each anchor bolt will have a washer and a nut to tighten the framing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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