As the bolt becomes larger the toggle will also increase in size and as it gets longer the more it can accommodate a thicker wall.
Bolt anchors in wood siding.
Toggle bolts are sized by the diameter of the screw and its length.
Be sure to follow manufacturer instructions.
Toggle bolts are the traditional anchor method.
Place the inside piece of the mounting block on the siding and trace the outline onto the siding panels.
With toggle bolts you simply drill a oversized hole.
Use a number 8 1 1 4 inch long by 0 375 inch wide hd ribbed wafer head or equivalent screw on steel studs.
Temperature changes can cause some siding to expand and contract so leave a little room between the head and siding to compensate for this movement.
Assuming you can t screw into studs behind the siding i would use hollow wall anchors such as toggle bolts.
The term applies to a nailing screwing method for joining hardieplank planks to hide nail or screw fasteners.
Fit a cordless drill with a standard wood bit about 1 16 inch larger than the screw if you re drilling through vinyl or steel siding.
Lag bolts or coarse threaded wood screws are usually specified for the installation but each awning is different.
Disassemble the mounting block.
Use a carbide or masonry bit if the siding is a composite or.
The manufacturer does not list an appropriate wood stud screw.
This type of anchor has two parts.
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Doing so ensures the cement board doesn t crack during.
Hardiplank is only about 1 4 thick which doesn t give much meat for a screw to bite into.
The toggle and the machine bolt.
In these cases you will most likely need to supply the screw.
How to anchor to vinyl siding.
Cobra 50 pack assorted length assorted diameter standard drywall anchor screws included item 274654.
One recommendation is before installing the fasteners drill pilot holes through the cement siding with a high speed drill.
Consider drilling pilot holes before driving exterior wood screws deck screws or nails especially when driving close to the edge of the wood.
The inside piece mounts to the structure of the house and the.
Stud solver anchors are great for hanging bathroom kitchen accessories shelving light fixtures mirrors picture frames and more.
Some anchors are pre assembled with a screw or have a threaded stud.
The mounting block is sold in two pieces.
Three screw threads must penetrate the steel stud.