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How are screw-on sockets used?
Screw-on sockets are mainly used in horticulture. With their help
can be used to erect light wattle fences or low wooden fences. For this purpose they are
They are screwed onto hard surfaces for this purpose.
- Screws,Â
- Dübel,Â
- Fixed orÂ
- Bolt anchorÂ
Fix them to the floor made of stone, concrete or stone slabs. There are models for round
or, as here, square wooden posts, which are also available in several sizes.
The four pre-drilled holes in the base plate can be used to pre-mark the holes for drilling.
the holes to be drilled. The holes must then be drilled to match the
holes matching the size of the screws must then be pre-drilled, rusted or blown out in the substrate.
When installing on concrete, the concrete screws can then be countersunk.
Alternatively, the post sleeves can be easily fastened with bolt anchors. When mounting on
wooden decking or wooden decking boards, we recommend using wood screws for fastening.
It is also possible to insert the anchors or screws without heads beforehand. In
In this case, the post sleeve is fastened later with nuts. If the post sleeve has been
the post is inserted and also fixed with screws. Due to their
structure, the post supports are much easier to install than variants for setting in concrete.
for setting in concrete.Â
What is the screw-on bracket used for?
Due to their low weight and material thickness of 1.8 to 2 mm, screw-on sockets are suitable for
screw-on sleeves are more suitable for lightweight constructions. Anyone who wants to attach load-bearing posts for
for a carport or conservatory should use the H-anchor for setting in concrete. InÂ
- lightweight fence,Â
- decorative privacy screen,Â
- Foil greenhouse orÂ
- a small pergolaÂ
can be easily realised with screw-on sleeves.
The post sleeve for screwing on is also suitable for the erection of
pole mat, picket or scaffolding fences. Regardless of which type of fence is to be
type of fence is to be built, the cable is used to erect wooden or metal fence posts.
metal fence posts. These are set up at regular intervals and help to secure the actual fence.
help to secure the actual fencing material such asÂ
- Wood struts,Â
- Mesh wire orÂ
- Stick mats
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Screw or dowel the screw-on sleeves?
Which method is the most suitable depends on the planned construction and its weight.
weight. A low plastic jumper fence or a privacy screen made of synthetic fibres,
which does not have to withstand a strong wind load, come with rods and screws.
Sturdy fixings should be used for a picket fence or pergola.
should be used. Bolt anchors or anchor rods with a composite sleeve are the better choice here. The
reason for this is that constructions with screw-on sleeves are only as stable as their
anchoring in the ground and the post sleeves on a concrete foundation provide the most stable fastening.
fastening.
Whoever uses the post supports onÂ
- Paving,Â
- Earth orÂ
- Natural stoneÂ
If you want to install the paving, you can use existing point foundations. Alternatively, the
Alternatively, the post fastening can be attached to the wooden deck of the patio to create a light pergola or a
to build a lightweight pergola or foil greenhouse. The more weight the structure is to bear later on
and the more wind load it has to withstand, the more stable the fastening should be. In most
cases, however, screws and dowels are sufficient.
What needs to be considered and what technical details does the screw-on sleeve have?
The screw-on sleeve is available in several sleeve sizes. It
has 8 pre-drilled holes with a diameter of 11 mm. The base plate
provides the necessary support for the steel construction, depending on the size. The
galvanised steel of the sleeve is 1.8 to 2 mm thick and is protected against weathering.
protected from the elements.
If you want to fasten a wooden structure or a fence made of plastic or metal using the screw-on sleeves
for screwing on should consider a few points before buying. Firstly, this type of
firstly, this type of fastening only offers limited stability. It is therefore mainly suitable for
for low or lightweight fences and other construction projects. In order to nevertheless
stable hold as possible, the bracket should be placed on the ground.
or a robust wooden deck can be screwed in place.
If the area in question does not have a solid base, point foundations can be poured.
point foundations can be poured. The higher and heavier the timber or steel structure is to be
the more effective the anchoring should be. For heavy and highly load-bearing structures
structures such as towering fences, carports or a garden shed, more stable post supports should be used.
post supports for setting in concrete or H-anchors should be used.
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