The concrete is part of the security system. A strong anchor cannot compensate for an unsuitable base, so check its condition and thickness before choosing a fitting kit.

Can I put ordinary anchor bolts into wet concrete?

Do not treat expanding bolts or a drill-and-resin kit as a concrete-in installation. These methods have different requirements and installation sequences.

If you are pouring a new base, contact us before the pour with the anchor model and your proposed base dimensions. We can confirm whether a suitable concrete-in option is currently available or whether the concrete needs to cure before a drill-in installation.

When can I drill into a newly poured base?

The concrete needs to reach suitable strength before drilling and loading the fixings. Follow the requirements for the concrete and the chosen fitting kit; do not judge readiness from a surface that merely looks dry.

The concrete's curing period and the resin's curing time after installation are separate. Allow both before using the anchor.

What if the concrete is too thin?

Check the minimum thickness specified for the exact fitting kit. The hole must have the required depth in suitable concrete; shortening a bolt or reducing the drilling depth is not a substitute for the specified installation.

If the existing slab is inadequate, a properly designed new concrete base may be needed. Contact us with its measured thickness, photographs and details of the material beneath it before drilling.

Can I fit through paving slabs or block paving?

Paving slabs and block paving are not suitable anchor substrates on their own. A slab or block may lift away with the anchor attached or break under attack. A suitable concrete base is needed rather than simply fixing into the paving.