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These Tapcon Screws Are A Bear

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#1 ·
I am just beginning my basement remodel and am having trouble with the tapcon screws. I am putting them into PT lumber for the bottom of my walls. I am following the directions, and using the provided drill bit. But I keep breaking them off when I screw them into the ground.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
 
#2 ·
I am just beginning my basement remodel and am having trouble with the tapcon screws. I am putting them into PT lumber for the bottom of my walls. I am following the directions, and using the provided drill bit. But I keep breaking them off when I screw them into the ground.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Try to drill deeper into the concrete, before inserting the screws and tightening.
 
#3 ·
I don't know what your using to tighten them down but I found when I used my cordless drill to drive them in they would snap off pretty easily.
When I tightened them by hand to a good snug fit I had much more luck.

I also agree with Atlantic.... drill deep enough holes so they don't bottom out.:thumbsup:
 
#9 ·
Thanks for all the help. I bought some longer drill bits and have been using the shop vac to get rid of the dust. They are going right in now. You would think the drill bit provided in the package would have done the job, well live and learn I suppose.

Thank you all!!!!
 
#10 ·
I am just beginning my basement remodel and am having trouble with the tapcon screws. I am putting them into PT lumber for the bottom of my walls. I am following the directions, and using the provided drill bit. But I keep breaking them off when I screw them into the ground.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Rent a quality concrete drill and purchase a bit or two. A 18 volt driver and you can do all the walls in under an hour.
You need to have the right tool for the job.....
 
#15 ·
Easiest solution I have found for a fool proof method is use the tap cons with hex heads, drill your holes with a hammer drill, then use a impact wrench to install the tapcons. Bada-boom-bada-bing, fool proof, anybody can do it, no vacuum, no skills needed, the hex head versions and the impact wrench do all the work.
 
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