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Old 06-04-2012, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by buzzy View Post
One thing to consider is that these screws (usually Tapcons) are designed to go into concrete once, while cutting threads in the hole. They are not designed to be removed and reinstalled.
This is true but I've done it several times and no problem, just snug them down, don't over torque them. I expect the threads in the concrete to give out eventually and then will go to threaded lead anchors.
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