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hello I have a ryobi hammer drill and some anker screws with concrete fixings I'm planning on using to secure garden shed to concrete slab. Is it hard to do this .... I'm a 38year female that is trying to do as much diy jobs I cam around my new home but I'm also passing jobs over that may not be suitable for me.... wondering how hard it is to drill in concrete, what is it going to take.... steps for me to get this job done if it is appropriate for me. I then plan in sealing with some silicone some sort so no water gets in and also wash away the green water stain moulds (prior the silicone), not sure what will wash that off? Thanks
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Hi @Bell_1986,
You could potentially use a cordless hammer drill to drill multiple holes in concrete, but a corded drill such as the Ryobi 800W 13mm Corded Hammer Drill would be much more proficient. Typically, the cordless versions are great for drilling a few smaller holes in brick or concrete, but multiple larger holes for Ankascrews would be a job best left to the corded drills. You could certainly attempt the job if you wish. Here's a helpful step-by-step guide: How to drill into brick. Although the guide is about bricks, it's a similar process for all masonry surfaces.
If these green water stains moulds are on the concrete, I'd suggest an application of 30 Seconds 2L Outdoor Cleaner with Rapid Hose End Technology and blasting the build-up off with a high-pressure washer.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Thanks Mitchell
So many lil project jobs to do ... I'm knocking them down one by one 😅 sometimes gathering supplies prepared early.
Would you recommend this on new build brick and mortar austral sea salt... haven't washed this once...the mould looks terrible...
Sorry, @Bell_1986, what was your question? Were you looking for a product to help you clean these areas?
The mainstay of cleaning many of these hard surfaces is a high-pressure washer. Even the budget-friendly Ozito 1800W 2030PSI High Pressure Washer will do a great job. The blast away most of this grime, especially the moss and lichen buildup on the surface. For staining that the pressure washer struggles to remove, consider outdoor cleaners such as 30 Seconds.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
Hi @Bell_1986,
Pressure washers are fine to use on new bricks and mortar. It's really only old compromised mortar that you might want to not blast at close range.
If your exposed aggregate is sealed with a coating, then the staining is likely on the surface, and the pressure washer should remove it. You'd really only use the 30 seconds on unsealed surfaces that stains have penetrated.
Mitchell
Stuck on which one to invest in.... I will be using to wash my small suv vehicle, around small home - brick house, patio concrete, driveway, areas around house .....
Hi @Bell_1986
I have a Ryobi 1800W 2030PSI Pressure Washer. It comes with a multitude of accessories which I think you'll find useful. My favourite ones are the deck and patio rotary cleaner which does an amazing job. There is also the soap dispenser gun which makes it so easy to soap and wash your car.
My best advice is to keep a digital copy of your docket and make sure to register your tool on the Ryobi website so that you are covered for your warranty.
In regards to drilling the AnkaScrews, I suggest practicing on a single piece of loose brick first before you commit to drilling into your slab.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
