Is there any practical difference - for fixing into brickwork?
Sleeve anchors or expanding bolts?
Aug 17, 2016
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Bigger hole needed for the M10 ones. :)
I've only ever used the "eazyfix" type, I'd always choose them over the other type purely because they "look" like they're more ruffty tufty and I absolutely over-engineer everything I build/make/do so the choice is easy.
@ £1.99 for 5 you can't go wrong....
Many sleeve bolts will fit through the hole in the object you're trying to fix. Sometimes this can be handy. But they're not quite as strong, sometimes this doesn't matter.
If you want a "non-expanding" one (near an edge say) you should use one of the "glue in" ones.
Use masonry bolts, unbelievably strong fixing, easy, don't crack bricks. I use these to fix awnings and ledger plates for decking.
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I often have to use a 15" breaker bar & socket to screw them in fully!
Not tried those, looks like a multi monti clone. Before I checked the link I was going to say they (MMs) are the dogs whatsits for fastening close to the edge of brickwork. Main secret is to get the correct size of pilot hole, and make sure it is a bit deeper than the bolt so that any loose debris has somewhere to go.
Sleeve anchors are cheap and quick for lightish permanant loads.
Rawlbolts for a very strong fixing into strong masonry. And far better for things which may need to be removed on occasion.
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