Using sleeve anchors for cinder block walls
Picking the right sleeve anchors for cinder block projects can be a real headache if you aren't sure how these blocks actually hold weight. Unlike solid poured concrete, cinder blocks—or CMUs if you want to be technical—are mostly air. They've got those big hollow centers and relatively thin outer shells, which means you can't just throw any old bolt in there and expect it to stay put. Sleeve anchors are usually the "goldilocks" choice for this kind of work because they provide a nice, wide expansion area that won't just crack the block's face. ...