Recent content by jmorgan1221

i was able to drive the anchors a little deeper than i did the first time. they did torque to 150 ft-lb quicker this time. they have enough embedment now, but i still worry that they will lose there grip being as they were already set once. i will give it a try and see if they loosen up any.

i hit one of the anchors back down and it did tighten up lower to the surface of the concrete. i cant find anywhere if this is ok to do. are the anchors able to be tapped back down if they were already set once before in the concrete? thanks for the clarification on the other manuals, the manual...

per the instructions on my particular lift, it states to torque them to 150 ft/lb.

looking for some advise on wedge anchors. i am installing an atlas 9000 pound 2 post lift. the included wedge concrete anchors are 3/4" by 5-1/2" long. after torquing the bolts to 150 ft/lb, the bolts range from 2-1/2 to 3" above the concrete. most are at 2-1/2 give or take a 1/8". how far...

thanks for all the suggestions.

what would you recommend as fill if i just graded the area? i was going to use a limestone mix like a 411 or something similar. to prevent settling, i was wanting to stay away from dirt fill. thanks.

the building will not be directly on top of the retaining wall. the pad will be a few feet back from the wall.

hey guys. was looking for some suggestions or advice. i am interested in having an all metal garage installed on a empty lot that i had purchased. the size of the building is going to be 30x45. the problem i am having is that the ground will have a 3 to 3 1/2 foot difference from one side to the...