Will concrete screws hold in mortar?

[Makhaira]

I'm planning out a garage conversion into a workshop at the moment, and debating the best way to fix the timber studwork to the wall.

I could go down the rawlplug and screw route. Frame fixings (nylon type). Concrete screws.

I think concrete screws are the way to go, but I'm not sure if they will grip in mortar or if it would be too soft? I only want to do the job once!

Cheers.

 

[ANDARIAL]

Concrete screws aka Tapcons only get a GOOD fixing in solid blocks/bricks
If you need to fix into the mortar use plugs and screws(and ideally fix into the block/brick)
My opinion.... use plugs and screws.Tapcons are great for fixing upvc frames though

 

[a1ex2001]

I'd plug and screw to the block/brickwork more work but you will get a better end result and like you say you only want to do this once!

 

[DXP55]

If you haven't got a SDS drill - now is the time to buy one - you will not regret it - especially if your garage bricks are as hard as mine.

I would use frame screws - something like these https://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-nylon-hammer-in-fixings-6-x-80mm-100-pack/9836f -- in whatever size suites you

 

[ANDARIAL]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/rawlplug-nylon-hammer-in-fixings-6-x-80mm-100-pack/9836f
Not to say these are crap but they are basically nails.For a stronger fix (imho)use screws or `frame fixings`

 

[Makhaira]

Thanks, guess it'll be plugs or frame fixings. Cheers all.

 

[eviled]

put them straight into the middle of the brick after drilling a pilot hole

 

[spoffle]

WALLplugs!

 

[Makhaira]

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