Attaching Wood To Brick

Submitted by Jake on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 18:52

I want to attach a 2 x 4 to a brick pillar on which I plan to hang a gate. Not a big gate maybe 31 inches wide. I want to make sure the timber is very secure against the brick. Any suggestions? How about a sleeve anchor or a hammered in anchor ?

ReclaimedBuilder

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 07:20

Drill holes in the masonry, there are multiple fasteners available, ones that expand and lock in the concrete/brick and then also inserts you place in the hole which you can screw into and lock the board to the concrete/brick etc. There are even bolts that you place in and expand for heavier duty work.
http://www.concretefasteners.com/

ReclaimedBuilder

Fri, 05/03/2013 - 08:32

Glad to hear it. Those are a great option, I have used them for mantles above fire places, you can sit on the darn things!