Anchoring a partition wall -- tapcon, ramset, or ??

[kaiser715]

I am using steel framing for my interior partitions.

Was planning to use Ramset pins to fasten the track down to the concrete.

BUT....as it turns out, two of my partitions (40' total of wall) will lay right on top of saw cuts in the slab. One will have the saw cut dead center under the track. Using 3n5 track/studs, the pin or screw will be only about 1-1/2 inches from the saw cut at best. The other track will sit one edge right along a saw cut, so I can pin off to the far side, and be about 3"+ from the cut.

Any tips/ideas on how to handle this. Figuring short Tapcons might be better....or is there a good option for epoxying some soft of anchor (that at least wouldn't exert forces towards the saw cut when I set it).

 

[DieselNut88]

Tapcons would probably be the best option so the slab does not crack. They will be more time consuming than Ramset nails. Be sure to drill deep enough for the screw and clean out the dust with a vacuum.

 

[The Cobbler]

in my basement I used tapcons. also used stripped 1" styrofom under the track to keep the steel off the floor . 3 tapcons per 10' lenght will be fine

 

[850xpeps]

The Ramset will be fine with in 1.5”. I wouldn’t worry about it. Pin me down and build. If the slab might move make sure you use the track with slots so the screw can slide.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

When I connect 2x to concrete I use a 3/16" x 6" SDS hammer drill bit for the hole right thru the 2x into the concrete, and then put in two pieces of tie wire long enough that they stand proud of the hole. A regular framing nail then is hammered in. You won't pull it off without a crowbar. Perhaps something similar will work in your case.

 

[850xpeps]

When I connect 2x to concrete I use a 3/16" x 6" SDS hammer drill bit for the hole right thru the 2x into the concrete, and then put in two pieces of tie wire long enough that they stand proud of the hole. A regular framing nail then is hammered in. You won't pull it off without a crowbar. Perhaps something similar will work in your case.

You don’t do that on steel track. That’s common forming with double headed nails to pull the nail out and remove kicker later on.


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[rsanter]

If it was me I would use liquid nails and then hit it with a few ramsets near the edge of the channel

 

[fivespdcat]

I've always preferred concrete anchors over anything for walls, especially if they won't be affixed to the ceiling. The ones I've used were from HD.

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[Lelandwelds]

I have used Tapcons to solve so many tough problems. They are reliable. And removable.