Good day everyone! I have a mounting question for you. I recently made a 4'x8' 3/4" MDO sign for my own shop. Im mounting it on a brick wall on the side of my building. Will Tapcons suffice or should I go a different route for hanging the sign? Should i use hangers or brackets lag bolted into the sign and then tapcon those into the brick? Suggestions will be appreciated. Ps. The sign will also have another layer of 1/2" mdo that is 2"x6" shaped (of my logo) mounted to the face of the 3/4" for a 3d effect. I have a feeling this suckers gonna be kinda heavy when im finished with it.
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
Monte Jumper posted some pictures of a cleat system a while back. Email him and ask for a drawing.. Its a slick and easy setup and holds a heavy load.
Posted by Checkers (Member # 63) on :
Checkers
Posted by Dan Streicher (Member # 4515) on :
Hello Ryan and All who read this, first of all I mean absolutely NO disrespect just something to think about, these types of questions REALLY scare me as they imply that you don't know a safe technique to mount this particular type of job and in this case thank god or whoever that it is your own sign, but what would you do if it was for a customer or for that matter even your own sign if it was in a area that it could fail and hurt someone? I am glad you ask for help to do this type of work and I am sure you will get many different answers, I am going to save mine...which I know works because I am going to suggest another alternative for all of you very professional talented sign makers, and here it is HIRE A PROFESSIONAL SIGN INSTALLER OR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR THAT IS LICENSE BONDED AND INSURED TO DO THIS TYPE OF INSTALLATION, for those of us who do that work it is easy, and yes it sucks that it is your own sign and it will cost a couple bucks but isn;t it worth it to know that it is safe and that you don't need to worry about it because it is correct? But on your future jobs like this, make your wonderful beautiful sign that you are capable of and make a profit doing and call a professional get a quote for installation include it in your estimate and by all means mark it up (you are in business and you should make a profit) and have your installer get a permit and do things right. NO one gets hurt, everyone sleeps good at night not worrying about their questionable instalation techniques, we have happy customers that aren't calling with falling questionable mounted signs, inspectors leave us alone, customers give us referrals for doing good work and we all live happily ever after doing good business making a profit and not having to look at our caller id's to see who is calling and why???? Just my two and a half cents AGAIN
Posted by Ryan Ursta (Member # 1738) on :
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Brian, I think i might give those a shot and see how they do. We should be able to get it up there with those. I will let you know how it goes, and post some pics of the finished result.
Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
to answer your question yes tapcons will suffice.
Posted by Jack Leyden (Member # 2437) on :
Hi Ryan -
Here's my easy method for one guy to install a 4x8: 1) Use Checker's "nail-ins" to temporarily mount a 2x4 ledger board at base of where your sign will be. 2) Pre-drill 1/4" holes in the 4x8 behind where your overlay will go. 3) Carry your 4x8 up the extension ladder and rest it on the ledger board. 4) Did I mention that you should have your hammer drill in your belt holster? Now would be a good time to use it with your 1/4" masonry bit thru the pre-drilled holes in your 4x8 that is resting on the ledger board. 5) Did I mention that you should have your hammer and "nail-ins" in your belt pouch? Now would be a good time to use them to secure your 4x8 to the wall. 6) Finish nail your overlay to conceal the mounting hardware and remove the ledger board. 7) If it's necessary to secure the 4x8 towards the corners, I like to use 1/4" plastic shields and a counter-sunk screw.
