Hello everyone.
Since we won’t have a brick entrance area, we have been looking for suitable canopies for the front door.
We especially like the integrated lighting and built-in mailbox for the overall look.
Because the lower part of our house will be clad with facing bricks, I gave some thought today to how to mount the canopy.
According to the assembly instructions, it should be firmly attached with 12 mm (1/2 inch) anchors.
Can a brick veneer wall support this? Or will I have to worry about snow or other loads?
The canopy is 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) long and approximately 1 m (3 ft 3 in) deep. Depending on the conditions, it could hold quite a bit of snow. I don’t even know how heavy the canopy itself is yet.
I would really appreciate any practical experience or advice.
Since we won’t have a brick entrance area, we have been looking for suitable canopies for the front door.
We especially like the integrated lighting and built-in mailbox for the overall look.
Because the lower part of our house will be clad with facing bricks, I gave some thought today to how to mount the canopy.
According to the assembly instructions, it should be firmly attached with 12 mm (1/2 inch) anchors.
Can a brick veneer wall support this? Or will I have to worry about snow or other loads?
The canopy is 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) long and approximately 1 m (3 ft 3 in) deep. Depending on the conditions, it could hold quite a bit of snow. I don’t even know how heavy the canopy itself is yet.
I would really appreciate any practical experience or advice.
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hampshire5 May 2019 10:36Then rather not attach it only to the brickwork.
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nordanney5 May 2019 12:49Where is the problem with fastening through the brick cladding and the insulation to the “regular” wall?
I wouldn’t consider anything else because of the possible issues with fastening to the brick alone. Four longer screws or injection anchors, or however many are needed, and the issue is resolved. In a storm, if the brick facade is torn off, the repair will take a bit longer and be more expensive...
I wouldn’t consider anything else because of the possible issues with fastening to the brick alone. Four longer screws or injection anchors, or however many are needed, and the issue is resolved. In a storm, if the brick facade is torn off, the repair will take a bit longer and be more expensive...
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boxandroof5 May 2019 16:27When in doubt, consult a structural engineer.
With approval from the structural engineer, we installed two Juliet balconies for floor-to-ceiling windows anchored in the reveal within the brickwork. For the canopy, it is easy to use the load-bearing wall.
With approval from the structural engineer, we installed two Juliet balconies for floor-to-ceiling windows anchored in the reveal within the brickwork. For the canopy, it is easy to use the load-bearing wall.
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