Recent content by Ginmn

I don't have a Cannon, that safe is the real real. I've got a "cheaper" 30-minute fire safe. Nothing special, but I'm concerted about drilling concrete for anchors… what works to lock down the safe and keep the concrete from cracking? Also do you put something between the concrete slab and the...

when you mount something like a safe to concrete, do you put a plastic or wood piece between? Will drilling holes in old concrete for wedge anchors eventually cause the concrete to crack off the holes?

I remember hearing if the stuff in the safe is worth $100, then the safe should cost an amount "worthy" of the stuff it's supposed to protect. But I'd rather have something… so I've got a lower-end "box-store" model. It's nothing special, I've got some family hand-me-downs inside (never going...

For the common bolting to the floor, I've gathered, wedge anchors are the way to go. I've never used wedge anchors before. My concrete isn't in bad shape (40+ years old), but to prevent cracks what do I do? If I drill out the floor to accept for the wedges, is there some method to prevent the...

If you had a large safe like what's pictured would you put a mat of some kind between the concrete before bolting? Also what are the best bolts for concrete, I don't want to cause future cracks. Does epoxy in the drilled holes help prevent cracks? I have a safe, so just wondering. It seems to...

Good day, I've been researching radiant systems and have worked with Pex for potable plumbing within my home, so the next logical step would be to install in slab and in house heat. So, yes I have not installed a system such as what you are talking about, but I feel rather capable given...