It provides the most consistent holding values. Sleeve anchor is the most common male expansion type anchor for brick walls. Male Expansion Brick Anchors (Sleeve Anchors) Inserting brick anchors requires the use of a hammer drill and a masonry bit. Most brick anchors can also be used in concrete walls as well. The hollow space requires a brick anchor in order to obtain the needed holding values in the hollow areas.
Brick anchors are used in place of concrete fasteners because brick contains hollow spaces, unlike concrete that is solid. Brick anchor fasteners attach an item to bricks or mortar joints in a brick wall.