ᐅ How do you install a workbench in the garage?

Hello

I want to mount a wooden board (2m x 0.6m) as a workbench with brackets on the garage wall. However, the wall in question has 20cm (8 inches) thick insulation (wall to the house), and that is the problem for me.

I understand that I need to reach the masonry, but I have read several times about thermal bridges.
Is this necessary in an unheated but insulated garage?
What do you think about the Fischer Thermax system? Are these brackets sufficient, or does the structure still need vertical support with beams?

Thanks and best regards

Hello Netfrog,

It depends on what you want to place on this wooden board, especially if it has some weight. I fixed my awning using the Fischer Thermax system. I find this system really good. The brackets can support quite a lot.

But if I were you, I would install a subframe first. That way you won’t have any problems and you can also load the board more.

Enjoy your work.

I agree, with a substructure you can avoid all concerns. Attaching the brackets then is no longer strictly necessary, and you won’t risk damaging any existing thermal insulation, if present.

netfrog schrieb:
What do you think about the Fischer Thermax system?

It is very versatile and allows for many combinations. The spacer mounting system is easy to handle and also provides stability. However, this Fischer system is not yet ideal for the workbench. Build something solid underneath, and there won’t be any problems.

That’s true, the Fischer system is good and everything here can be used universally.

But regarding what netfrog intends to do, I would take a different approach. To ensure everything is stable, I would build a wooden substructure. The advantage is that nothing needs to be screwed into the wall, which keeps the insulation intact—a very important factor in my opinion.

The board and the brackets are neither here nor there. You really need a proper workbench in the garage. If you want to build it yourself, use solid wood and a sturdy frame. That’s what I can only recommend.