Attaching the sill

[dejmon]

What do you consider the best/smoothest way to fasten the sill to concrete blocks?
nail plug, anchor, shot nails...or something else?

../N

 

[Pake]

I used Biltema's lightweight concrete plug (86-779) and screwed in a French screw with a nut machine, worked really well!

/Pake

 

[ByggaNytt]

The best way is to cast with ready-made beam blocks, like:
http://www.familjenlindstrom.se/images/byggahus/murning/murning_3.jpg
http://www.familjenlindstrom.se/images/byggahus/murning/murning_4.jpg

The best is to cast on a layer of concrete on top of Lecan, like:
http://www.familjenlindstrom.se/images/byggahus/garage_takstol.jpg

Other possible ways are for when you don't know/aren’t up for doing as above

 

[Milkshaken]

Casting a cake with concrete on??? What???

Absorbs moisture like crazy, I think....

Nail plug for all lightweight concrete is what I would use.... there are several different types, ask your building supply store about different options.

 

[chris47]

I tested the expander because I was advised that play stones are much more homogeneous inside, but no. It just spins. Anyway, I think it should be enough to secure sideways. It would take a lot for the whole garage to lift off the base, but the lateral movement should be secured now anyway.
/CC

 

[dejmon]

I will buy 8*120mm nail plugs and hammer the sill with them!
I'll tell you about the result!

..//N