I would suggest a few additions to help with shear loads, currently it would just be the top mortar joint that is resisting the Shear loads pulling on the J bolts. 1. Join the blocks together with vertical rebar anchored into the slab/foundation if possible. 2. Add horizontal rebar and tie into the vertical rebar. 3. Make you mix a little wetter Thanks for taking the time to make the video
Y do u even have the washer preinstalled? Leave it off. Install nut on bolt leaving top of nut just above bolt top threads. Nut will protect bolt threads incase u use hammer or something other than wood block to drive bolt down.
I just did this....2-course block and used 1/2" wedge anchors to slab. THEN a piece of angle iron with a hole for the anchor with rebar welded also to the L-bolt for attaching the treated plate. With this effort, I have the block and plate firmly attached together. Think about this...all put together, the weakest point is how well the wall studs are attached to the plate.
i guess Im asking randomly but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the password. I love any help you can give me!
@Malik Brett thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
Dude where are you rebars? Concrete too dry and usually the J bolts should be attached to the cross rebar. Concept is correct but doesnt seem like any structural plans were done. Still should be fine if load is light especially your roof.
You don't remember the process so you just skipped that part ? Lol you cut the block in a "bond beam" fashion and throw horizontal in that way.... verticals go every 2 '@StevenLawAuthor
I'm undertaking a nearly identical project. My question is it not necessary for the anchor bolt to be drilled into the original foundation? If not, why is that? Is that an option? Anyone with information I would appreciate any input.
Scott, It depends on what or how you anchored the bottom course of blocks...if you're doing something like what I will be doing this spring, which is putting 2 courses on top of an existing slab, you can do it a few ways...I am going to drill down into the existing slab every few feet and put in rebar that will extend about 1/3 of the way up into my second course and then use the regular mortar bed technique to anchor my block to the slab. core filling will take care of those rebar and everything will be anchored tight to the slab. I have heard you can just do a mortar bed under the bottom course and use that to set it to the slab, but I'm a big proponent of the idea that if it's worth doing, it's probably worth overdoing. Mortar is cheap and the difference in time to me is well worth it if the building stands longer. Happy Projecting, and good luck!
You are right, they are commonly called J-bolts, which is why I have that bad habit! But in stores, online, or in manuals, they are called anchor bolts. I believe that is the correct professional term.
***Thanks to videos like this, people learn to DIY, so thank you. After read some comments, and with the interest of learn and add value to this conversations, just checked google and found this interesting meanings for "anchor bolts"..... Q: how many anchor bolts exist? R: four....In our industry, anchor bolts are typically used to attach steel to concrete. One end is embedded into the concrete, while the opposite end is threaded to attach structural support. There are four main types of anchor bolts: L-shaped, double end rods with plate, headed, and swedge. SO, ANCHOR BOLTS IS A GENERAL TERM, J-BOLT IS A COMMON NAME, AND L-BOLT (in this case only) IS THE RIGHT NAME. NICE DAY YOU ALL***
Local builder fills majority of hole with paper bags from concrete and top off about 1ft with concrete. I shudder to think where else they cut corners.
I know this video's 2 years old but I just can't help it I came back and finish watching the video and I have to comment God I hope at some point you came back and watched your own video by now and thought Jesus Christ we look and sound dumb as hell. Video should be called how not to install concrete anchors. And by the way 20 years in the business and everybody calls that a J bolt.
First off, very good detailed video. I work in Industrial supply for one of the largest fastener companies in the world and have had years of experience and schooling in all industries. It is called a J-BOLT. It is not an anchor bolt. If you ask me for an anchor bolt, i will not show you one of these. The problem is that your use to going to lowes instead of the professionals.
This is a great video until you say there is nothing wrong with filling concrete blocks. Please correct to let folks know...filling the block not only weakens it, it also decrease R Value of the block.
I would suggest a few additions to help with shear loads, currently it would just be the top mortar joint that is resisting the Shear loads pulling on the J bolts.
1. Join the blocks together with vertical rebar anchored into the slab/foundation if possible.
2. Add horizontal rebar and tie into the vertical rebar.
3. Make you mix a little wetter
Thanks for taking the time to make the video
Why can't you set the anchor bolt in the hole while your putting the concrete in and pack around it?
I came straight to the comment section, to see the pro's!😎
Thank you for the video
Y do u even have the washer preinstalled? Leave it off. Install nut on bolt leaving top of nut just above bolt top threads. Nut will protect bolt threads incase u use hammer or something other than wood block to drive bolt down.
Your concrete is too dry.
that is what i was thinking too.
I just did this....2-course block and used 1/2" wedge anchors to slab. THEN a piece of angle iron with a hole for the anchor with rebar welded also to the L-bolt for attaching the treated plate. With this effort, I have the block and plate firmly attached together. Think about this...all put together, the weakest point is how well the wall studs are attached to the plate.
I discovered my mason cutting the J off the anchor bolts to install in the solid brick cap. You could pull most of them out by hand.
I am preparing to do this - thanks for the tips!
i guess Im asking randomly but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account??
I was stupid forgot the password. I love any help you can give me!
@Zander Bronson Instablaster ;)
@Malik Brett thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and im trying it out atm.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Malik Brett It worked and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D
Thank you so much you saved my account!
@Zander Bronson You are welcome :)
What's a wursher
One of my teachers loved when people said “masonary” lol!
Good job enjoying the video😂
Dude where are you rebars? Concrete too dry and usually the J bolts should be attached to the cross rebar. Concept is correct but doesnt seem like any structural plans were done. Still should be fine if load is light especially your roof.
man you have 2 hands both left ones. and also a great talent! how it's even possible to shoot 16 minutes MOVIE out of 30 sec operation?
would have been a good idea to soak those concrete blocks first, so they don't wick all the water out of the fresh concrete
Good idea. Never seen that done before, but it sounds logical. Might be something more common in dryer climates.
@@StevenLawAuthor soaking is pretty standard for desert climates.
If you see ferns around your site... dont need it lol
Enjoyed the video.
great video sir!
Shouldn’t j-bolt be crosslink with rebar?
Rebar is used in some scenarios. I have seen it done but don't remember the complete process.
You don't remember the process so you just skipped that part ? Lol you cut the block in a "bond beam" fashion and throw horizontal in that way.... verticals go every 2 '@StevenLawAuthor
Wouldn’t anchoring cement work much better in this application?
I'm undertaking a nearly identical project. My question is it not necessary for the anchor bolt to be drilled into the original foundation? If not, why is that? Is that an option? Anyone with information I would appreciate any input.
Scott,
It depends on what or how you anchored the bottom course of blocks...if you're doing something like what I will be doing this spring, which is putting 2 courses on top of an existing slab, you can do it a few ways...I am going to drill down into the existing slab every few feet and put in rebar that will extend about 1/3 of the way up into my second course and then use the regular mortar bed technique to anchor my block to the slab. core filling will take care of those rebar and everything will be anchored tight to the slab. I have heard you can just do a mortar bed under the bottom course and use that to set it to the slab, but I'm a big proponent of the idea that if it's worth doing, it's probably worth overdoing. Mortar is cheap and the difference in time to me is well worth it if the building stands longer.
Happy Projecting, and good luck!
Buy a small viberater to compact the concrete that's a real tip or even tap the sides of the block
I wondered why you had no hair on your arms
Can it holds 5 tin shed weight
whats the ratio to water?
I always come see the comments to see professional. Your comment is matter
Leaving that washer on was giving me anxiety. You've got at least 1-1/2" of play in the threads for margin. LEAVE THAT DAMN WASHER OFF
everyone calls them j bolts. L has a sharp cut J has a soft cut so they do look like a J bolt. is the legitimate name anchor bolt?
You are right, they are commonly called J-bolts, which is why I have that bad habit! But in stores, online, or in manuals, they are called anchor bolts. I believe that is the correct professional term.
***Thanks to videos like this, people learn to DIY, so thank you.
After read some comments, and with the interest of learn and add value to this conversations, just checked google and found this interesting meanings for "anchor bolts".....
Q: how many anchor bolts exist?
R: four....In our industry, anchor bolts are typically used to attach steel to concrete. One end is embedded into the concrete, while the opposite end is threaded to attach structural support. There are four main types of anchor bolts: L-shaped, double end rods with plate, headed, and swedge.
SO, ANCHOR BOLTS IS A GENERAL TERM, J-BOLT IS A COMMON NAME, AND L-BOLT (in this case only) IS THE RIGHT NAME. NICE DAY YOU ALL***
I like packing wet concrete in my taint and solid into the bottom third of my crack. 30 min set up time and walk the yard.
Local builder fills majority of hole with paper bags from concrete and top off about 1ft with concrete. I shudder to think where else they cut corners.
First off she awesome. thank u for the video
Thank you
What size are the anchor bolts?
1/2 x 10
I thought it was 2.500 psi in the block wall
I’m sure she a fine lady who makes her own decisions and if she didn’t want to do it, she probably wouldn’t!
Your concrete needs more water
Mouth runs a lot for not doing any of the work
I know this video's 2 years old but I just can't help it I came back and finish watching the video and I have to comment
God I hope at some point you came back and watched your own video by now and thought Jesus Christ we look and sound dumb as hell. Video should be called how not to install concrete anchors. And by the way 20 years in the business and everybody calls that a J bolt.
Cement should be soupy. I'd throw some rebar to the bottom.
It's concrete and no it shouldn't be. That weakens it. Rebar without being pinned to existing isn't gonna do much.
First off, very good detailed video. I work in Industrial supply for one of the largest fastener companies in the world and have had years of experience and schooling in all industries. It is called a J-BOLT. It is not an anchor bolt. If you ask me for an anchor bolt, i will not show you one of these. The problem is that your use to going to lowes instead of the professionals.
You've won a cookie Richard😂😂😂😂
He calls it a J-bolt throughout the entire video... lmao
The package at 1:30 literally says anchor bolts so take it up with the manufacturer my guy
This video was so painful to listen to, I turned is off. 15 minutes too long. lol
Too dry
Too much talking and too slow!
This is a great video until you say there is nothing wrong with filling concrete blocks. Please correct to let folks know...filling the block not only weakens it, it also decrease R Value of the block.
Filling concrete blocks makes them stronger and more stable. It also increases their durability, adhesion, and water resistance.
Wtf r u talking about ? What's core fill grout for then