Hang Glulam Into Masonry Wall

Allow for dimensional changes in glulam due to potential in service moisture cycling.

Hang glulam into masonry wall.

In other words the ledger board is the anchor that holds the deck to the house. Choose masonry anchors to hang objects over 25 pounds 11 kg. Let the area air dry for about 30 minutes until it isn t damp anymore. 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.

Install 2 16d duplex nails 0 162 dia. 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. Clean off the area you want to hang your bunting with water and soap.

Devices called brick clips or brick hangers allow people to hang pictures mirrors and other objects on walls without drilling into the brick. 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. Avoid the use of details that induce tension perpendicular to grain stresses in a member.

Avoid eccentricity in joint details. Then take a clean damp cloth and wipe off the soapy water. X 3 1 2 double head through the top flange nail holes. You can purchase masonry kits that include anchors screws and the correct size masonry bit.

You will need a drill and a masonry bit the same size as the anchors. 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. Place hanger into position on top of concrete block. Avoid moisture entrapment at connections.

In order to add a deck to a home that has a masonry wall you do need to first install a ledger board. Then continue laying the next course of block. If you re going to hang something heavy don t drill your holes into mortar drill into the brick because it s much stronger. These anchors are generally plastic and come with the screws that you insert into them.