Anchor Bolts

Prevent structural posts from cracking stone by following these tips when installing the anchor bolts.

Carpenters used to make bolt-hole markers from job-site scraps, but the commercially produced version from Big Foot Tools has been a favorite with framers for over a decade.

A three-jaw chuck drives hex-head concrete screws in a pinch.

Epoxy connections require clean attachments; here's how to ensure every hole is perfectly prepped.

This 316 stainless-steel screw is designed for use outdoors and in corrosive environments.

Titen HD screw anchor by Simpson Strong-Tie

Q: What is the best way to place foundation anchor bolts in precise locations in a concrete foundation wall? Scott Mathews, via e-mail, None A: John Spier, a custom-home builder…

I frequently drill holes in concrete foundations for seismic anchors, such as all-thread bolts. The bolts are bonded to the concrete with epoxy, which means the holes that I drill…

As California builders, my colleagues and I are often called on to retrofit anchor bolts for sill plates to reinforce a house against earthquakes. Whenever we drill a hole for…

Here's a trick for quickly and accurately marking the centers of holes for 3/4-in. anchor bolts in 2x4 mudsills. First, chalk a line on the foundation that corresponds to the…