The EASIEST Way to Attach Wood to Brick

In this video ill show you the easiest way to attach wood to brick. It really is super simple.
The method gives an incredibly strong fixing and can be used not just for fixing fence posts to a brick wall, but in any application when fixing timber to concrete or brick.
The screws used are called concrete screws or thunder bolts. You can hang gates off of the posts when bolted using these.
No rawl plugs required. You just pilothole into the brick or concrete and screw straight in, with the benefit of being able to easily unscrew them down the line.
I hope that this video helped you in some way, and if it did, please leave a comment for me in the comments section. I love to hear from people who gained value from any of my videos. I always respond to comments, so would be great to hear from you guys ! 👍
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M8 x 100 Genuine Thunderbolts - amzn.to/2OT5zDy
M8 Penny Repair Washers (20 PACK) - amzn.to/3lkX2oU
Dewalt DT4510QZ 10 x 133 mm Brad Point Drill Bit - amzn.to/3bMAnib
Draper 41787 Expert Flat Wood Drill Bit, 32.0mm - amzn.to/2OT7tUS
Stanley 1-17-093 Hex Socket Wrench, Silver, 1/2-Inch 15 mm - amzn.to/3lkIOof
LEXIVON Impact Grade Socket Adapter Set - amzn.to/3rQL217
Bosch 8mm x 200mm professional hammer drill bits SDS-plus-5 - amzn.to/3tgkbM6
Stanley 8m Tape Measure - amzn.to/3cwPOuh
Stanley 1.8m Sprit Level - amzn.to/38ItXPo
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Makita DHS710ZJ Twin 18v Circular Saw (Body only) - amzn.to/30JxYyL
Makita DTD152 DTD152Z Impact Driver with Battery and Charger - amzn.to/2ORceOC
Makita DHR263ZJ Twin 18 V Li-ion LXT Hammer SDS (Body only) - amzn.to/3bONvUj
Makita DHP484Z 18V Li-ion Brushless Combi Drill 54 Nm (Body Only) - amzn.to/3tlpU3b
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[@JamesMontana]

Links to all the equipment used - M8 x 100 Genuine Thunderbolts - amzn.to/2OT5zDy M8 Penny Repair Washers (20 PACK) - amzn.to/3lkX2oU Dewalt DT4510QZ 10 x 133 mm Brad Point Drill Bit - amzn.to/3bMAnib Draper 41787 Expert Flat Wood Drill Bit, 32.0mm - amzn.to/2OT7tUS Stanley 1-17-093 Hex Socket Wrench, Silver, 1/2-Inch 15 mm - amzn.to/3lkIOof LEXIVON Impact Grade Socket Adapter Set - amzn.to/3rQL217 Bosch 8mm x 200mm professional hammer drill bits SDS-plus-5 - amzn.to/3tgkbM6 Stanley 8m Tape Measure - amzn.to/3cwPOuh Stanley 1.8m Sprit Level - amzn.to/38ItXPo Combination Square - amzn.to/3qJFyDW Makita DHS710ZJ Twin 18v Circular Saw (Body only) - amzn.to/30JxYyL Makita DTD152 DTD152Z Impact Driver with Battery and Charger - amzn.to/2ORceOC Makita DHR263ZJ Twin 18 V Li-ion LXT Hammer SDS (Body only) - amzn.to/3bONvUj Makita DHP484Z 18V Li-ion Brushless Combi Drill 54 Nm (Body Only) - amzn.to/3tlpU3b

[@paulkettle8834]

Brilliant - straight to the point

[@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.

[@WhatTheFunkNews]

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

[@kathhollandful]

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

[@GadgetRebel]

Excellent straight to the point video. 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.

[@robe461]

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

[@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

[@SuperDavidkendall]

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

[@peterhunt1711]

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

[@WillieLockett-qn9ow]

Perfect! Thank you.

[@zagorskaewelina]

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

[@Kirkee7]

Straight to the point , great !!

[@roughriderta]

Love this because I never even thought of it myself. Thanks for the incouragement 👍

[@MaloneShea]

Yes I love quick and to the point!

[@karenmontalvo5595]

Thanks for the short and quick video!!

[@PaulHenreid]

Excellent, to-the-point video!

[@cnoyes98]

Very clear - thanks for this.

[@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

[@hretailg]

Straight to the point. Love ❤️it!

[@williamturner6366]

straight to the point mate

[@paulwoodcock764]

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

[@lysy-yl6cf]

Thanks, straight to the point.

[@bigdaddyj30]

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

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks, will do!

[@ebisu8824]

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[@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.

[@garywilliams1759]

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

[@alexlochhead3184]

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

[@MaryOKC]

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

[@ryanfreebourne5392]

Very quick and efficient method

[@62gwj]

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

[@SkafleArt]

Thank you!

[@filipinaamericanmom]

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

[@JessyJ318]

Quick to the point 🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@scottvillalobos8453]

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

[@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

[@TheOscodaKid]

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

[@greenearthblueskies8556]

Thanks

[@frankholehouse1393]

Brilliant video thanks

[@chaturvedikuldeep]

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

[@maltvater6459]

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

[@haychiieii5606]

Love it buddy 👍🏽

[@warrenhaney6038]

Legend ! Gr8 vid explaining it all 👍

[@jcarr6945ify]

Finally a well made no nonsense video

[@Miles_on_bikes]

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

[@SuperTreemendus]

Keep it simple! Cool 😎👍

[@kenhughes7343]

Great to the point video. It was very helpful to get my project done.

[@JamesMontana]

Youre welcome. Think ill make more videos that get straight to the point. Thanks for your comment.

[@ahmadhamodat5955]

Thank you verybmuch this is so helpful

[@Andrew8885W]

😮 that's great. Thanks mate

[@anj315]

Definitely straight to the point

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks. Just what i was aiming for

[@gettingsmaller3625]

Love the fast bit. Well explained.

[@JamesMontana]

Glad to hear it!

[@walterkemp6558]

Yes great stuff without all the fuss.👍

[@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! 👍

[@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?

[@campgoerOne]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cameros1982]

Excellent stuff, no jargon and easy to follow

[@JamesMontana]

Thanks man. Exactly what i wanted.

[@POOCHIESCLOSET]

Thank you. I can do this.

[@JC-qf1jd]

really good video thanks

[@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!!

[@wellingtongil]

What a great video - love the to the point strategy

[@JamesMontana]

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

[@marioaguilar8031]

Nice and easy!!

[@laurencefegan1875]

Great stuff - thank you!

[@JamesMontana]

Very welcome!

[@raytailor9251]

Like it! New subscriber.

[@doodledaddle231]

Hey that was brilliant mate thanks. Subbed

[@nascorob]

Forgot the washers my bro 🙏

[@robertblackard4404]

Good video, thanks for sharing 3:36

[@andyl5645]

Definitely like the shorter videos

[@NeoCarbon77]

Great video, you speak my language

[@Lakelandcowboy69]

Wow. Your good-looking. Great video too.

[@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

[@juliusjanardhanseptimus352]

Nice and to the point, no pun intended.

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou

[@walkie1985]

excellent vid thank you

[@JamesMontana]

Very welcome

[@SnookerDT]

Top Bloke ❤

[@alxnlol]

Love

[@Domwho1]

What depth would you recommend drilling to fix old scaffold board to block work to form a seating area?

[@reens78]

Like the to the point video

[@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 👍🏻

[@sherazalikhan2205]

I need to hook timber from one side to the brick. This timber will serve as a base of garden shed

[@janwilliams4282]

Very good video

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou 👍 hope you found it helpful.

[@dennis1662]

I've used these crews and they just came out again and I used the correct screw and bit

[@mrdealx]

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

[@charliedrake247]

Great 👍🏻😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏻

[@JamesMontana]

Thankyou mate 👍

[@charliedrake247]

@@JamesMontana handy tips all ways an education thank you 😊

[@JamesMontana]

@@charliedrake247 thanks man. I try and get as many tip in as possible but make it short and sweet.

[@micheleroundtree9556]

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

[@bens2248]

I'm about to hang up an enclosure for my cat, thanks for the video!

[@kathrynhardy9844]

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

[@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.

[@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?

[@gaqkhan]

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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@JB-lr1tf]

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

[@lydiabrindley1944]

I need to put a gate up using an 8mm drill bit but what size socket do I need did you say 12mm . I can't find an answer to this n it's driving me nuts . Thanks in advance ☺️

[@charvais]

It seems that there are still some in the comments that don't understand the difference between SDS drill and ratchet type drill.

[@AC-hv2lk]

If i build a second floor on a brick garage will that be nice and strong or will the brick become brittle overtime??

[@adammcbride6159]

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

[@Rycka9]

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

[@inderinder420]

Thanks bro.. you save me 900 dollars ❤

[@notnelc8quil863]

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