There are many times you need to hang a product on a wall, but can't necessarily locate a stud. Instead of banging your head against the wall (this never works, only makes big holes), we'll usually reach for a Buildex Twist-N-Lock E-Z Anchor. These drywall anchors are extremely versatile and come in many different configurations - from light duty to heavy duty. This makes them applicable for almost any use and they can carry from 30 to 85 pounds per fastener. The Buildex Twist-N-Lock fasteners themselves are made from either nylon or zinc and have a unique feature.
Grip-Rite's Collated Coil Roofing Fas'ners are held together with wire and are perfect for use with nearly all coil-style roofing nailers. They are available in sizes ranging from 3/4" to 2" in galvanized (both smooth and ring shank), and from 1" to 1-1/2" in stainless steel. Each nail has a 3/8" broad head. We used a box of 1-1/4" galvanized to, among other things, roofa 400 square foot addition. The nails loaded easily and the coils retained their shape, thanks to the double wire weld collation method. This made loading easy and jams were infrequent, though the last nail in a coil would often fall away loose within several of our nailers.
What makes Tapcons so popular is that you simply drill a hole and then screw them in place. There are no inserts, so the anchors themselves are the very thing that bites into concrete, brick or masonry materials and provides a very secure connection. This makes for a very simple solution to a whole host of potential issues commonly faced by both homeowners and professionals.
