Galvanized vs stainless for mounting Pergola hardware to concrete


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Old 05-24-20, 10:51 AM
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Question Galvanized vs stainless for mounting Pergola hardware to concrete

Going to be putting in a pergola soon, and am shopping for concrete anchors to attach the footers to the concrete. Is it really worth paying the 100% premium to step up from the galvanized anchors to the stainless ones? I'm in Colorado, so there will be some exposure to the elements. However, I am also going to install these over the hex heads, so they will have a fair amount of protection...

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Old 05-24-20, 10:59 AM
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What type of fasteners are you going to use ?

I use lead shields and galvanized lag bolts for some jobs like that.
There are also expansion anchor systems.
 
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I am going to use these. Their stainless counterparts are double the price...

https://www.fastenersplus.com/1-2-x-...vanized-Pkg-20
 
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Old 05-24-20, 01:28 PM
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Those are like a TapCon screw. They have their place but in my opinion.... in the ground where they are prone to get wet... is not one of them. I still recommend using lead anchors and galvanized screws.

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Great recommendation, thanks. Also glad to know I shouldn’t worry too much about galvanized.
 
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You know what they say, stainless is forever!
 
 

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