Chemical Resin Anchors
Used when a traditional fixing may not be adequate while fixing into crumbly concrete, bricks or blocks. There are other situations that these types of fixings come into their own. This fixing requires a hole to be drilled with a masonry bit.
Anchor Fixings
Anchor fixings are generally used to secure objects to concrete, bricks or blocks. There are a varied variety of anchor fixings on the market. This fixing requires a hole to be drilled with a masonry bit.
Masonry Nails
Masonry nails can be used to fasten wooden, or metal objects to concrete, bricks or blocks. Skirting boards, architraves are a couple of purposes that they can be used for. There is no need for a hole to be drilled, but a heavy hammer is needed to drive the nails home.
When fastening fixtures into brick walls, block or concrete it is essential that you get a good firm fixing. Always use the correct fixing for the application that it was designed for
Rawl Plugs
There are many other methods of fixings into these structures, mainly used in the construction industry. We are going to focus on Rawlplugs, as this is what you will commonly use whilst carrying out your DIY projects in and around your home.
Wall plugs are commonly called Rawlplugs or rawl plugs after the company that invented them. They are commonly made of plastic, and designed to expand in the pre-drilled hole once you start tightening up the screw.
Always follow the manufactures recommendations on selecting the correct size drill bit to use with the rawl plug.