Webb24 nov. 2024 · The Tapcon screw is a self-tapping concrete screw that taps threads into a predrilled hole in the concrete. ... If a 2x4 is being used as a sleeper then add 1” to the 1-1/2” for a minimum length of 2-1/2”. The closest Tapcon length over the 2-1/2” is 2-3/4”. Webb23 apr. 2015 · Country. 21 Apr 2015. #2. I would do as you say, bed them in so they are nice and flat, and drive some stakes in behind them, 2x2 would work, and screw the sleepers to them. Might have to use an sds to get a hole, unless the concrete goes down really far, then your best bet may be a hole through the sleeper, through the concrete with a bit of ...
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Webb18 feb. 2016 · 1. 2-3/4" screws for a floor to ceiling wall will work great. if it is a 1/2 wall you will need 3-1/2". – Ed Beal. Feb 18, 2016 at 19:42. Interesting, I would have never thought to use longer screws for half walls, but I guess it makes sense. – 2 Left Thumbs. Webb4 apr. 2011 · I'd think about two bolts per post for 200x75 which will prevent the sleeper from trying to pivot against the post and pull on the bolt or cuping around the bolt location - a bolt near the top and bottom of the sleeper stops this happening. Sounds over the top but treated pine is a rubbish material if you need a wall to stay straight and look good. tiny house chalet
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Webb20 maj 2024 · What are the best screws for sleepers? Timberlok screws are an alternative to traditional coach screws and can be used in a number of timber to timber applications. One of the most popular uses for Timberlok screws is fixing timber sleepers together. Do sleepers need pilot holes? You don’t need to pilot- they will go in just fine without. Webb16 aug. 2012 · Securing Sleeper Wall - What screws/bolts. Thread starter dg1983; Start date 15 Aug 2012; D. dg1983. Joined 15 Aug 2012 Messages 3 Reaction score 0 Location Fife Country. 15 Aug 2012 #1 Hi, New to this so please bear with me. I'm building a railway sleeper wall, with the sleepers being secured to posts. WebbRailway sleepers are incredibly versatile, which is why they’ve gained popularity among gardeners, landscape architects, and even furniture designers. Lawsons stocks a huge range of sleepers, in a variety of colours and sizes so we are sure to have exactly what you need for your project. Our softwood sleepers are either spruce or pine and our ... past tense of smell