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re: Adding a TV Mount to Brick Wall--How to Properly Support?
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:12 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:12 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
See my fancy Microsoft Paint drawing a few posts up. This is where I'm leaning. Because I agree with you on this:
quote:
frick having the unsupported brick holding any weight at all, even with plates
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Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:14 pm to lnomm34
That shows distance from tv to wall, what's the brick to stud distance
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:14 pm to HeyHeyHogsAllTheWay
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Sometimes Google is your friend, here are step by step instructions
LINK /
From the manufacturer:
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:15 pm to lnomm34
Tapcon screws
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:15 pm to Thib-a-doe Tiger
quote:
That shows distance from tv to wall, what's the brick to stud distance
The length of the "2x4 bracing" sections in the photo below will be around 24 inches, I'm guessing right now, I haven't measured, but that's probably a pretty good guess.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:18 pm to lnomm34
people dont understand hoe stong some anchors really are. the concrete shears before the anchor pulls out.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:20 pm to lnomm34
Instead of doing what you have, why not create a standalone frame from whatever brick wall goes up to to as far down as you can go, then put in 2 cross braces. Total of 3 2x4's and 5 minutes of labor
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:20 pm to CarRamrod
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people dont understand
hoe stong some anchors really are. the concrete shears before the anchor pulls out.
You mean the people who can spell? What an idiot.
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:22 pm to LCA131
hey gramps, zip it or ill break your hip.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:23 pm to CarRamrod
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people dont understand hoe stong some anchors really are. the concrete shears before the anchor pulls out.
My concern is that the anchors would be in the mortar. Hammer drilling the mortar to insert the anchors could weaken the mortar joints unknowingly. If the anchor pulls out of the mortar joint, then what?
I'd just rather be safe on this since I have the option to get back there and build a support structure. It won't be difficult to do, I'm just making sure I account for the job properly and don't miss an easier way of doing it safely.
ETA:
Even the manufacturer, in their instructions for hanging the mount on a cement block wall, warns against using the mortar joints for the anchors:
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:26 pm to lnomm34
quote:ok ill reason with you, if this is your concern, Why build a support structure? you are worried about the mortar. Just drill holes for some lag bolts to go completely through the wall and have washers on the other side.
My concern is that the anchors would be in the mortar. Hammer drilling the mortar to insert the anchors could weaken the mortar joints unknowingly. If the anchor pulls out of the mortar joint, then what?
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 1:26 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:26 pm to lnomm34
Inommmmm, you have this covered.
Ramrod is a mall cop and poor one at that. He wanted to work for the Feds, but misspelled both CIA and FBI.
Can't wait to come down there and visit.
Ramrod is a mall cop and poor one at that. He wanted to work for the Feds, but misspelled both CIA and FBI.
Can't wait to come down there and visit.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:27 pm to LCA131
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He wanted to work for the Feds, but misspelled both CIA and FBI.
It's obvious he can't spell three letter words (or acronyms).
Ramrod:
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:27 pm to LCA131
quote:
Inommmmm, you have this covered.
Ramrod is a mall cop and poor one at that. He wanted to work for the Feds, but misspelled both CIA and FBI.
quote:well your invitation is obviously rescinded.
Can't wait to come down there and visit.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:28 pm to CarRamrod
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washers
lag bolts
Case in point. Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:31 pm to LCA131
are you still upset i dont email you anymore?
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:32 pm to CarRamrod
You Barney Fife d-bag. Tell me where the washers go when using lag bolts.
You are trying to suggest what I did pages ago but I, of course, said carriage bolts. The CORRECT CHOICE.
You are so dense.
You are trying to suggest what I did pages ago but I, of course, said carriage bolts. The CORRECT CHOICE.
You are so dense.
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:32 pm to Displaced
quote:and add a simple bracket or two to tie the plate to the studs. Remember, a 65" TV only weighs 55-60 lbs
Put a plate on the backside of the wall and secure all bolts through it.
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:33 pm to CarRamrod
quote:
you still upset i dont email you anymore?
Not once I gave our child up for adoption...
This post was edited on 9/13/17 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 9/13/17 at 1:33 pm to LCA131
I still think you would be fine drilling all the way through the wall and using hex bolts with the largest fender washer you can find and a nylock nut on the back side. That will spread out the "stress", if there really is any, on a larger area. Drill through the mortar and not the brick if possible. Drilling will be easier and you do not run the risk of shattering or cracking the brick.
I did just have another thought. Buy another of the same mount. Drill all the way thru, and you can bolt them back to back with the brick in between. That would spread out more weight too. that is unless you bought one of those super expensive mounts.
I did just have another thought. Buy another of the same mount. Drill all the way thru, and you can bolt them back to back with the brick in between. That would spread out more weight too. that is unless you bought one of those super expensive mounts.
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