Lag Shield
1/4" Lag Shield Anchor
1/4" lag shield anchor specs: 1/2" pilot hole, 1-1/2" embedment, 300 lbs tension. Accepts 1/4" lag screws. Removable anchor for wood-to-masonry connections.
Diameter
1/4"
Pilot Hole
1/2"
Embedment
1" (short) / 1-1/2" (long)
Torque
Hand-tight + 1/4 turn
Free Tool \u00b7 ACI 318-19 Compliant
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Type
Lag Shield
Diameter
1/4"
Available Lengths
Short (1"), Long (1-1/2")
Pilot Hole Diameter
1/2"
Pilot Hole Depth
1-1/4" (short) / 1-3/4" (long)
Embedment Depth
1" (short) / 1-1/2" (long)
Recommended Torque
Hand-tight + 1/4 turn
Compatible Substrates
Concrete, Brick, Solid block
Max Load Rating
300 lbs (tension), 400 lbs (shear)
Material
Zinc-plated lead alloy
Removable
Yes
Best For
- ✓Wood ledgers to masonry
- ✓Fence posts to concrete
- ✓Deck ledger attachment
- ✓Wooden furring strips
Not For
- ✗Hollow block
- ✗High vibration
- ✗Structural loads
- ✗Wet or exterior without stainless lag
Installation Tips
1.Drill an oversized hole — 1/2" hole for a 1/4" lag shield
2.Use a 1/4" lag screw or bolt to drive the anchor — the lag threads into the shield
3.Short shields for hard concrete; long shields for softer or older concrete
4.Removable — remove the lag screw and reinstall without disturbing the shield
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