The EASIEST Way to Attach Wood to Brick

[@JamesMontana]

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[@vanwin5415]

I am over the mon about concrete screws. Doorpost into very old wall, didn't know to drill straight into brick and use concrete screws. Now I can install a doorpost into old brickwork...old lady 75 yrs old.

[@JamesMontana]

Good on you 👏 see these are so easy to use anyone can do it. Hope im still able to do diy when in 75 years old.

[@margaretseymour3252]

Loved the video. I too am a 75 year old grandmother who is installing a large window-frame to brickwork. (Building the lot myself). PS: I live in Australia.

[@michaelryan2562]

Hi I’m 76 next month it’s April 2024 now. A female I’m building a catio and for my cats to go out and an enclosed lean-to in my back yard over the back door, with a door on to the yard. Keep cats from going on the streets. I was wondering about how to secure the wood to the brickwork, you made it seem so easy. I’ve watched some other vids, that stressed me out, yours was perfection. I’ve done quite a bit of woodwork but never drilled anything into brick, Thank very much from East Anglia, Britain.

[@JosephWood1941-iz6mi]

75 is just a number. I'm 83 and still finding projects to do around the house. Don't ever stop. Don't stress over things you can't do any more. Find and do things you can do. I say again, never stop.

[@jcarr6945ify]

Finally a well made no nonsense video

[@maltvater6459]

This video told me what I needed to know with no BS filler content.

[@WhatTheFunkNews]

I rarely comment but I do really appreciate the straight to the point videos 10/10

[@bigdaddyj30]

Love your quick to the point video, Keep the coming!!

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks, will do!

[@ebisu8824]

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[@rossjames8839]

Perfect video, still the top of search results three years later

[@ricecrash5225]

I was taught to put washers on the back and front side. The back to leave an air gap so the wood won’t trap moisture and rot.

[@G4RY1159]

Agree

[@fenrir1701]

good advice

[@Locksport9872]

Yeah. Good idea. He said drill a screw in with impact drivers but impact drivers are for driving

[@MichelleLovesJesus4ever]

Thank you! Love the to the point video. I also appreciate how you provided the exact size of the masonry bit, socket, and screw.

[@62gwj]

Very helpful many thanks and yes to the quick no flaff videos

[@kayleighsmith4733]

Thanks for this video. But quick question, we have been trying to drill holes in our brick shed to put hooks up for my partners fishing gear, but we can't seem to drill through the brick! It's an old shed, and just ordinary bricks, and we've been using a hammer drill and a brand new masonry drill bit. What is making it so difficult to drill a hole? Yours went in like butter!

[@Jack-Surreal_Panes]

Right. Now I have done lots of work over the years and anything brick or concrete....we just don't get along at all. I try, like you, using the proper bit begin drilling and that's it. If I make a nice hole it is now too big. I used the same bits the concrete guys use to form concrete driveways. Guess that is why god created liquid nails and epoxy. LOL

[@NeilMagill]

Try a quality drill bit (try Dewalt or Erbauer) also make sure you are using a corded drill with hammer action on, that should do the trick.

[@rayl9335]

Hammer drills come with 2 settings. Normal and hammer. Be SURE you have it set on hammer. It should vibrate when in use.

[@dare369]

When drilling masonry bits into concrete it takes a min to get started sometimes and sometimes you have to put a ton of force behind the drill. I'm sure this isn't the recommended way but if you put a lot of your wieght behind the drill to hold the bit down with extra force after a min it should grab and then start drilling. I was able to drill with a regular battery powered drill. The bits can be rly expensive. Don't buy a bit that comes in a pack of mixed types but a single standard masonry bit. Usually around here they are blue. Good luxk

[@k.lalramngaizuala]

Sharpen the drill bit or use a concrete bit

[@Miles_on_bikes]

Really helpful, ive been srilling timber and bricks seeprately and struggling to line up!

[@theaccidentalhiker]

Perfect vid for me as I am about to try and build a porch in the back garden and am NOT diy minded. Thank you

[@davidperth4472]

Thanks for the video, just what I needed to get me off and running. Love short videos without the faff. Keep up the fabulous work.

[@paulwoodcock764]

good man, straight to the point & clear instruction . beltin

[@scottvillalobos8453]

love straight and to the point. I don't have time for a lot of monologuing.

[@kathhollandful]

Appreciate your short and to-the-point advice. Cheers!

[@peterhunt1711]

Yes I like and appreciate the straight to the point videos 👍

[@nh251]

Good stuff, thank you. I've got a building in the USA built in 1897 that I'm going to be adding some living quarters to, this will be important for the interior walls.

[@charvais]

I think, although nicley done you could have said less in the intro , also "show" how over tightening will pull the grip of the treads out! 👍

[@chaturvedikuldeep]

Thanks for this post. One question out of curiosity, why you haven't used any plastic or wooden wall plugs for firm grip?

[@williamturner6366]

straight to the point mate

[@joe77992]

Should you use some kind of moisture barrier? If planning on building a room?

[@hretailg]

Straight to the point. Love ❤️it!

[@garywilliams1759]

Really good video. I like the to-the-point format; thank you.

[@rosemarieharris5921]

Brilliant Really well explained I haven't a clue and couldn't do it myself but its really interesting to see how it's done. People like you who are highly skilled are what we need.. Thanks

[@anj315]

Definitely straight to the point

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks. Just what i was aiming for

[@MaryOKC]

Yes I like straight to the point…thank you for that.

[@SuperDavidkendall]

Yes. Straight to the point. Just what I want, thanks.

[@TheOscodaKid]

Great video! To the point, and very helpful. Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[@MaloneShea]

Yes I love quick and to the point!

[@ryanfreebourne5392]

Very quick and efficient method

[@garypepper9783]

Nice one lad saved me so much time

[@rebeccajames6977]

Do I need to do anything different to attach a wood panel to concrete fence post please?

[@kavya1638]

i have a somewhat enclosed patio, wanna close it off by putting a wall frame with a door (and use steel mesh), turning it into a catio.

[@gaqkhan]

Does it need any moisture proofing between the timber and brick?

[@karenmontalvo5595]

Thanks for the short and quick video!!

[@kathrynhardy9844]

Hi. Would you do the same on a Purbeck stone wall.

[@Kirkee7]

Straight to the point , great !!

[@robe461]

Brilliant. You're spot on. Great video and thankyou for taking the effort and time to keep us informed!

[@Lakelandcowboy69]

Wow. Your good-looking. Great video too.

[@cnoyes98]

Very clear - thanks for this.

[@ljkgtarchive]

Hi, can you tell me how to install wooden backing to mount an industrial clothes rail? I installed it on the concrete wall and got some reason it’s not holding… I read wooden backing would help but how do I install it so that it is sturdy??? Thank you in advance!

[@BellaDiiva]

Dude! We’re building a brick fence around our property. I was looking for DIY videos on how to attach wood cedar to the brick pillars. I was thinking like ‘eh, this guy looks familiar.’ Little did I know - YOU DO rugs AND OUTDOORSY STUFF TOO?! That’s so cool!! I’m subscribed here too! Nice!!

[@JB-lr1tf]

Can you use a ratchet spanner to tighten the last part of the screw instead of a wrench

[@mariolabriola1037]

Yes

[@NZLPsycho]

Nice video! I had some people install a gate into my brickwork and they used plugs after two days they started coming out. I wondered why they didn't just use these screws and four instead of 2! I'm on to fixing it now

[@paulkettle8834]

Brilliant - straight to the point

[@2010VIA]

Awesome, straight to the point, that was what I needed. Thank you!!👍

[@gettingsmaller3625]

Love the fast bit. Well explained.

[@JamesMontana]

Glad to hear it!

[@micheleroundtree9556]

Great video! Can you do one where you are adding molding to outside brick home??!! Thanks on advance!

[@stephenkermode489]

Countersink the bolts so they are flush ?

[@richard74200]

This is a very good video. To date I have always rawl plugged the hole or used frame fixings. I will use these concrete screws next time. I think the format of the video is brilliant.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou for your comment Richard. I will have to do more videos like this in the future.

[@robertcase8731]

Yeah Avin a Laugh aintcha?

[@Andrew8885W]

😮 that's great. Thanks mate

[@juliusjanardhanseptimus352]

Nice and to the point, no pun intended.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou

[@warrenhaney6038]

Legend ! Gr8 vid explaining it all 👍

[@davidgaskin1558]

Could I use this method to attach a rim joist for porch steps?

[@paulrichards1529]

Hi James. When using Thunderbolts, how far from the edge of the brickwork do you from the edge of the brickwork do you feel you need to stay to be safe of cracking the brick? Lets say that's using M10's.

[@haychiieii5606]

Love it buddy 👍🏽

[@robertblackard4404]

Good video, thanks for sharing 3:36

[@GAMERBOY-ez2ls]

Would this set up work/support a ledger board for a lean-to?

[@RandomReviewsforRealLife]

I’m wondering the same on this. Did you ever get a response?

[@cameros1982]

Excellent stuff, no jargon and easy to follow

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks man. Exactly what i wanted.

[@PaulHenreid]

Excellent, to-the-point video!

[@zagorskaewelina]

I loved the straight to the point video, thank you!

[@SuperTreemendus]

Keep it simple! Cool 😎👍

[@mrdealx]

What size drill bit and screw would be recommend if you wanted to do this with a 4x4 post please?

[@WillieLockett-qn9ow]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@stephentoplis484]

Fitting a 4x4 post to my house, what length bolt do I need?

[@anug5574]

Great video! Very informative. I was wondering if it would be safe to screw the batten to a brick wall and have it exceed the brick wall height by a foot ? I was trying to build a privacy fence and I wanted It a bit higher than the wall.

[@JamesMontana]

Yes absolutely no problem with that

[@JC-qf1jd]

really good video thanks

[@Sha-rl5bz]

amazing thank you

[@ahmadhamodat5955]

Thank you verybmuch this is so helpful

[@Beamin-vt7jm]

Does this work with concrete like from a house is foundation too?

[@Malcky-f7l]

It may do, but some times the bolt will spin if you touch a pebble.

[@FirstNameLastName-ev3jk]

Will it work on concrete blocks?

[@JosephWood1941-iz6mi]

I used these screws to mount a gatepost to the side of my now 125 year old brick house 12 years ago. Worked a treat. The gate was one side of a 6' high by 8' wide double timber gate. It's never moved at all. I used a ratchet to put the screws in. The other gate post was concreted 1000 mm into the ground with 50mm gravel in the bottom for drainage. At ground level and about 500mm below/250mm above, I wrapped Denso tape around the post. I also did the same with the post against the house but only to about 300mm deep. No rot in either post. Used pressure treated wood.

[@laurencefegan1875]

Great stuff - thank you!

[@JamesMontana]

Very welcome!

[@notnelc8quil863]

How many inches can you find the inner wood stud from the corner? 3 inches ?

[@Rycka9]

What about sealing the hole where brick wall is. Is it necessary for damp etc

[@mattbandura9015]

Good video, I've used it on my cantilever parasol, no need for weigths or any slabs, it's quite good fror post shoe too

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou 😁 good idea with the parasol. I actually want to get a cantilever one myself

[@POOCHIESCLOSET]

Thank you. I can do this.

[@walterkemp6558]

Yes great stuff without all the fuss.👍

[@alexlochhead3184]

perfect video ... short and to the point, excellent job

[@janwilliams4282]

Very good video

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou 👍 hope you found it helpful.

[@stuartbeswick8847]

150x50 x 3metre plank to fixed above my patio door for a lean to structure will this method of fixing be strong enough

[@JamesMontana]

Absolutely fine. Use M10's

[@adammcbride6159]

Would this work for a gate? Wouldn't the gate swinging eventually make the screws come loose?

[@wellingtongil]

What a great video - love the to the point strategy

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou. Makes a change from the long drawn out videos on youtube

[@lysy-yl6cf]

Thanks, straight to the point.

[@Morethanbobsonofbob]

Perfect, thank you.

[@Baltimore-WashingtonContractin]

Thanks a bunch!! I like this

[@eegw1199]

Would this be the same process if you have a brick carport and want to convert it to a garage? Meaning hanging up walls in this manner?

[@frankholehouse1393]

Brilliant video thanks

[@GadgetRebel]

Excellent straight to the point video. Thank you.

[@filipinaamericanmom]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. I learned something useful.

[@russ623]

I am hoping to put up some new Gallows Brackets. The timber is 70mm deep so would M10 x 120mm be sufficient especially if i am also considering a recess for the head and then use a wooden plug. I am a DIYer so certainly no expert. Thank you.

[@redd605]

Exactly what I was looking for no wall plugs just adjustable spanner to make it stronger. Because i can't get to the other side to screw it in properly because of of a six foot gap and drop

[@kenworth3609]

You’ve made a good point, nice and clear for everyone who wants to take up a do it yourself fencing replacement or repair. My choice has always been masonry nails, 100mm for a 50mm timber wall plate, six nails one hammer and I’ll be on to digging the first post hole while you’re still drilling. I’m not knocking you for what you’re doing here, I like your channel, if your average person with any capability to take on a job like fencing definitely needs the help from you as you well know. Back in the day we would chisel out the mortar, dowel it then nail into the doweling with ordinary nails, it’ll not want to go anywhere but sideways and the nails prevent that movement. My opinion comes from experience, and timber doesn’t last as long as it’s fixing these days 👍🏻

[@michaelrichie5]

Great and quick.

[@JessyJ318]

Quick to the point 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@stevebrown8163]

Thank you

[@DCIburgundy]

Question: I've planned on doing exactly this. I've bought M10 concrete screws but the pack says to use an 8mm masonry drill bit. Is that wrong?

[@mariolabriola1037]

Use a 10mm drill bit 👍

[@NeoCarbon77]

Great video, you speak my language