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jeff47

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3. We've used either wood walls or concrete walls.

Wed Jun 5, 2013, 04:11 PM

Jun 2013

The strap was bent in an "L" shape, so that one leg was on the wall, and the other leg went between two rows of bricks. The "between bricks" leg was anchored in place by mortar as the brick wall was built. It was short enough so that it did not show through the surface of the mortar.

The "wall" side of the anchor was attached by nails. Either wood nails for a wooden wall, or concrete nails for a concrete wall.

The frequency of the straps will depend on factors like your local climate, and if you face problems like earthquakes.

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So...now that I finished those concrete steps, a question... [View all] Adsos Letter Jun 2013 OP

We used regular mortar, and some metal straps pounded into the wall and placed between the bricks. jeff47 Jun 2013 #1

Thanks for responding Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #2

We've used either wood walls or concrete walls. jeff47 Jun 2013 #3

Thanks, jeff47! Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #4

Not really. jeff47 Jun 2013 #5

I wouldn't put an expansion fastener into uncured concrete, though. X_Digger Jun 2013 #7

Are you sure it needs it? I sorta like the look of it as is ... Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2013 #6

Partially...but primarily because my wife really, really... Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #10

Just a thought here.... dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #8

Yes, I see what you mean. Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #11

I understand. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #16

Bonding agent and a scratch coat? X_Digger Jun 2013 #9

Real brick... Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #12

Did you include a ledge in the pour for them to sit on? X_Digger Jun 2013 #13

Yes, there is a small footing for just that purpose around the base of the planter Adsos Letter Jun 2013 #14

Well, if you're in a warm climate, I probably wouldn't bother w/ wall ties.. X_Digger Jun 2013 #15