Wrong anchor length for substrate

Anchor length/type must match the approved detail and substrate. Concrete, deck, steel, and wood are not interchangeable.

Stop if

• What anchor type/length/detail is approved for this substrate?

Watch out

• Do not install whatever anchor length is in the box because it fits the hole.

Check

• Identify the substrate.
• Find approved anchor/detail.
• Use the required bit/depth/method.
• Check edge distance/no-drill concerns.
• Ask before substituting anchors.

Steps

• Identify the substrate.
• Find approved anchor/detail.
• Use the required bit/depth/method.
• Check edge distance/no-drill concerns.
• Ask before substituting anchors.

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