Anchoring framework to a masonry wall

A method for connecting a framework comprising a lowest portion to a top of a concrete masonry wall comprising at least one vertical channel, the method comprising the steps of:

• a) providing an anchor retainer assembly comprising an anchor connected to an anchor retainer wherein the anchor comprises a threaded upper end portion and a grout-engaging lower portion and the anchor retainer comprises a body having two flexible legs depending therefrom, at least portions of the flexible legs spaced apart by less than a thickness of the wall when the anchor retainer is not abutting the wall;
• b) placing the anchor retainer assembly on the concrete masonry wall so that the two legs of the retainer depend downwards on respective sides of the wall and pushing the retainer assembly downward so that the legs are forced apart to clamp the retainer assembly to the wall by spring forces so that a selected portion of the anchor extends above the top of the wall and so that the grout-engaging end of the anchor depends into the vertical channel;
• d) pouring grout into the vertical channel and allowing the grout to harden so as to capture the grout-engaging end of the anchor therewithin;
• e) disconnecting the anchor retainer from the anchor and removing the retainer;
• f) placing a lowest portion of the framework on top of the wall so that the threaded upper end of the anchor extends upward through a throughhole in the lowest portion of the framework;
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• g) threading at least one nut onto the anchor to fasten the framework to the masonry wall.