How many people have dreamed of a four car garage home, but do not have the finances to afford a four car garage home? The current economic state has forced a lot of people to put their dreams on hold. However, there is a way to have that garage, without paying the cost of a new home. Building a garage is a fairly simple process and relatively inexpensive. Not only will it keep vehicles out of the elements, but it can also give homeowners that extra storage space, game room space, hobby space, lawn care storage, etc. Although much cheaper, it is still vital that the garage is constructed properly. Proper securing of the garage to the concrete pad is a vital step.
Sure, a concrete bolt may sound like the perfect step to skip. But, it is well worth the added cost to ensure the garage does not end up in the neighbors pool during a wind storm. Always properly secure the concrete pad to the garage with a concrete bolt.
Most people are surprised at how easy it is to use concrete anchor bolts to secure a garage. Start right after the concrete pad is poured. Insert an “L” concrete bolt at the center of the bottom plate of the stud wall. At 6′ to 4′ spaces continue to insert the concrete bolts. Then, 2′ from all four corners should also have a concrete bolt inserted. The wet concrete has a tendency to stick to the concrete bolt. Greasing the threads of each bolt can help prevent any unwanted adhesion. Later there can be some difficulty mounting the bottom plate over the concrete bolt, if they are not in the vertical position. Be sure to allow around 3 to 3 ½ inches of the bolt to protrude from the concrete pad. Next, drill a hole in the bottom plate. This hole should be 1/8 inch bigger than the bolt- to allow for some expansion. A washer and nut should be used to fasten the bottom of the plate. Allow the concrete to cure overnight. It should be completely dry before tightening any of the concrete bolts. When it is dry, hand tighten each concrete bolt. Check the positioning, and if properly positioned, then use a socket to completely tighten the bolts.
That really is not a hard step; especially considering the garage is now completely secure, and not going anywhere. Of course, the above steps are to be used to insert concrete bolts into freshly poured (wet) concrete pads. The steps for existing or already dry concrete pads are somewhat different.
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