Hang Glulam Into Masonry Wall

You will need a drill and a masonry bit the same size as the anchors.

Hang glulam into masonry wall. A minimum of one course shall be laid over hanger top flange and one course below hanger top flange. Two examples are brick clips by a company called. Dip a rag into warm water and then apply 1 drop of dish soap to it and use it to clean off the entire area that you want to hang your bunting. Get whichever fits your bricks better.

Choose masonry anchors to hang objects over 25 pounds 11 kg. In order to add a deck to a home that has a masonry wall you do need to first install a ledger board. Do not place glulam in direct contact with masonry or concrete. Avoid moisture entrapment at connections.

If you re going to hang something heavy don t drill your holes into mortar drill into the brick because it s much stronger. In other words the ledger board is the anchor that holds the deck to the house. The purpose of this installation is that it will keep the addition secure to the house and keep it from moving in times of high wind. Both the style that holds the brick and the style that grips the open mortar space.

Install 2 16d duplex nails 0 162 dia. Then take a clean damp cloth and wipe off the soapy water. Let the area air dry for about 30 minutes until it isn t damp anymore. You need to use a drill bit that s a size or two smaller than your anchor screw otherwise your hole will be too big and your screw will just slide right in.

The best for hanging items on a brick wall with no drilling and worked best for all growing season support are the brick clips. Then continue laying the next course of block. Place hanger into position on top of concrete block. Allow for dimensional changes in glulam due to potential in service moisture cycling.

Avoid eccentricity in joint details. X 3 1 2 double head through the top flange nail holes. Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick. You can purchase masonry kits that include anchors screws and the correct size masonry bit.