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re: Adding a TV Mount to Brick Wall--How to Properly Support?
Posted on 9/12/17 at 4:30 pm to LCA131
Posted on 9/12/17 at 4:30 pm to LCA131
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WHEN your TV falls, I hope it is 15 seconds before the biggest play of the season AND it lands on you.
Ha!! Jokes on you! My wife doesn't let me watch sports.
Wait. Hang on a second . . .
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Posted on 9/12/17 at 4:31 pm to TU Rob
Probably 2 feet from the bricks. I'm thinking I could tie in horizontal braces to those studs and to a 'plate' against the brick wall. Then attach the mount through the bricks and to the 'plate'
This post was edited on 9/12/17 at 4:34 pm
Posted on 9/12/17 at 4:35 pm to lnomm34
MFer, I told you what to do! You better go get the materials.
DAMMIT!
DAMMIT!
Posted on 9/12/17 at 4:37 pm to lnomm34
Do you do dentistry? Plates and braces.....
Posted on 9/12/17 at 4:37 pm to lnomm34
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Probably 2 feet from the bricks
Just box it in. Get some 3/4 plywood for your plate. Horizontal 2x6 from the existing framework. Put a diagonal 2x4 to support from the bottom.
Posted on 9/12/17 at 4:51 pm to lnomm34
5200 or epoxy
Posted on 9/12/17 at 4:53 pm to TU Rob
Lead anchors with lag bolts (in the mortar joints) , or toggle bolts (in the mortar joints)
Having access to the back you could literally drill a hole through and use a bolt with a large fender washer and a nylock nut on the back side.
Having access to the back you could literally drill a hole through and use a bolt with a large fender washer and a nylock nut on the back side.
This post was edited on 9/12/17 at 4:54 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 11:23 am to TU Rob
Ok, this is what I came up with as a solution. I'm going to try to get this done this weekend. I'll update this thread afterward with photos. I hope it doesn't end in a spectacular failure. 
Don't hate on my Microsoft Paint (RIP) skills.
Don't hate on my Microsoft Paint (RIP) skills.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 11:33 am to lnomm34
Even though this is not what I suggested, it appears as if it will work. I don't think bracing the plywood with the studs will do you any good, the weight of the TV coming through the wall will hold the plywood up against the brick. But you haven't listened to me before so I'm sure you'll go ahead and do what you want to do. I am done with this! It's like you don't even consider my feelings anymore!
Posted on 9/13/17 at 11:46 am to LCA131
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Even though this is not what I suggested, it appears as if it will work. I don't think bracing the plywood with the studs will do you any good, the weight of the TV coming through the wall will hold the plywood up against the brick.
The reason I feel like the bracing is needed is to counteract the moment that the TV extended from the wall will create.
I'll hope to build the frame similar size as the wall plate of the mount so I can ensure I'm attaching the connectors to something solid on the other side of the brick.
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But you haven't listened to me before so I'm sure you'll go ahead and do what you want to do. I am done with this! It's like you don't even consider my feelings anymore!
C'mon ole pal. We're still friends!
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 11:50 am
Posted on 9/13/17 at 12:28 pm to BR Tiger
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with nuts on the backside (in your closet).
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:04 pm to lnomm34
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The reason I feel like the bracing is needed is to counteract the moment that the TV extended from the wall will create.
Is your TV made of lead? From looking at the pictures if you have movement in that wall, you got bigger issues to deal with before considering hanging a TV on it. I seriously doubt (unless you got one heavy TV) you have any risk of the wall coming apart. The only thing you really need to be concerned with is how well you can anchor the mount to the brick wall. Even that single wythe wall is stronger than you think. I bet you could put that mount on there with lead anchors, extend it, and hang on it and there would be no movement of the wall!!!!
If you are going to go all construction on it for extra support, you might as well follow the rules for wood against masonry and put a layer of roofing felt between your wood and the brick and don't forget the air gap.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:06 pm to Displaced
quote:WTF you think he is mounting a jib crane?
Put a plate on the backside of the wall and secure all bolts through it.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:07 pm to td1
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Is your TV made of lead? From looking at the pictures if you have movement in that wall, you got bigger issues to deal with before considering hanging a TV on it. I seriously doubt (unless you got one heavy TV) you have any risk of the wall coming apart. The only thing you really need to be concerned with is how well you can anchor the mount to the brick wall. Even that single wythe wall is stronger than you think. I bet you could put that mount on there with lead anchors, extend it, and hang on it and there would be no movement of the wall!!!!
You might be right. I have no clue on whether the anchors would hold if I drilled the mortar joints and tapped them in there. No idea. quote:
If you are going to go all construction on it for extra support, you might as well follow the rules for wood against masonry and put a layer of roofing felt between your wood and the brick and don't forget the air gap.
Oh, good call! Didn't even think of that.
Seriously, though. This is the manufacturer's official stance on mounting on masonry brick walls.
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 1:11 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:09 pm to lnomm34
quote:no and no...lag shield are sketchy,toggle bolts are fine but not in the mortar joints.
Lead anchors with lag bolts (in the mortar joints) , or toggle bolts (in the mortar joints)
seems like you have it figured out tho....looks like it will support a tv plus a fully stocked mini-fridge
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:10 pm to LCA131
quote:thats just dumb.
Cut some 12" square pieces of 1/2" plywood. Drill your holes through the mortar and use bolts, washers and nuts. Put the bolts through the plywood to distribute the weight.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:11 pm to lnomm34
How far are the studs from where you want to mount TV? You could buy 2x6, 2x8, etc, and tie it into that frame. frick having the unsupported brick holding any weight at all, even with plates
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:11 pm to lnomm34
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