Hello! I'm about to install a support beam for a patio roof in rounded Mexican brick. I've watched several videos and googled for different solutions. The best solution I've come up with is to measure where the studs are, then cut/chisel out a brick, attach a spacer to the stud, and then screw the support beam into it, but what should be used as a spacer? Has anyone done something similar before? Grateful for all answers and input. Best regards.
I wondered about how much load would actually be distributed over each attachment point. Since I would have a bearer on one side and posts on the other side, I ended up measuring the beams in the frame of the outer wall, drilled about 8mm holes through the joint, and then used screws that were measured for bearer + mexitegel + air gap + beam (I think it was 6x280mm wood screws). And drove it through the bearer into the outer wall beams. Have now endured a winter completely without problems. (Built a porch with a plastic roof).Falken123 said:
Not really on board with the plan in TS's first post. But more generally, it's a bad idea to attach a load-bearing beam to brick, as it is usually just a facade, there's no load-bearing capacity here. Much better/easier to set into plinths, so the deck is completely detached from the house.