Attaching to Chimney

[osgoor]

Hi all,

I will be making a few items from Coroplast for my first show. Both will be approx. 3' x 5'. I plan to put a few boards on the back as stiffeners. My question is about my options to mount them on the chimney. I really do not want to drill holes if I can avoid it. I was thinking a few bungee cords might do but am not sure. I would appreciate any other ideas.

Thanks

[deplanche]

Is the mortar flush with the brick or set back a bit?

[omzig]

Cable ties are one of my favorite inventions of all time. You can buy them in 5-foot lengths or even longer. You can also use multiple ties together to create a longer one.
http://www.cabletiesplus.com/Departments/Cable-Ties/Extra-Heavy-Duty-Cable-Ties.aspx

[osgoor]

Deplanche - It is a brick and morter chimney so, yes there is a setback.

omzzig - Good idea, I will check locally for long tiewraps.

[deplanche]

There are brick hooks that can be used if there is enough of a gap. They can be costly though (several dollars each), if you are trying to support heavy things such as wood. I thought I had a link to some bookmarked, but it must be on my other computer. Will try to post that later if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

[dirknerkle]

And don't forget about bungee cords!!! They can work in places where cable ties aren't practical.

[rstehle]

Not sure of the pricing, but they also make Antenna Mounts for chimneys. Very sturdy, and can be removed after the season if you choose.

[Photovor]

Ratcheting tie downs are what i've used in the past.

[ErnieHorning]

The first thing that comes to mind is the tie down straps used for holding tarps down.
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9403/tiedown.jpg
The problem I find with bungee cords is that they don’t hold up so well when stretch near there limit for extended periods of time when the temperature is below zero. The rubber inside deteriorates or breaks though the nylon braided cover keeps it from completely coming apart. And forget about the totally rubber ones. I’ve been slapped big time by one of those failing.:(

[omzig]

The ratchet tie downs are great, but to attach a 3' x 5' piece of Coroplast? Sounds like overkill.

[osgoor]

Great ideas all.

Thanks

[dirknerkle]

Great ideas all.

Thanks

So now that you have all these solutions, we think you should go out and buy a dozen of each one of them, test each separately and write up a 300 page document explaining your design, testing and results! :rolleyes:

Or...mebbe just pick one an use it, huh???

[bmcgeeny]

The ratchet tie downs are great, but to attach a 3' x 5' piece of Coroplast? Sounds like overkill.

Menards sell a set of 4 with out the ratched for about $6. They are the type you just pull the strap through and pull tight. You release by unlocking the friction clamp.

They would not need to hold any tighter than that.

[ErnieHorning]

I was speaking in terms of my own experience up there. I’d rather move a small ratchet then give a heave ho on a belt, slip and fall off the roof. I just have this feeling that the older I get, the more its going to hurt when I hit the ground.:neutral:

[kostyun]

the pull ones would work fine for this application I think - wally world has them also.

[osgoor]

I stopped by harbor freight today and found a pkg of 4, 15' straps for $10.00. I think that should do the job. They are bright orange so they will be getting spray painted first.

[D56VillageNut]

What about "Plumber's Tape". I've seen it used to secure antenna masts to brick chimneys. The holes would allow screws into the boards on the back of a display and a couple of stove bolts to join the ends on the other side of the chimney. Being galvanized metal it would stand up to the weather. It's around $3 - $4 for a 10' roll but can probably be found for less. Just a thought.

Alan T

[WireWrap]

Never heard it called tape before, I've always seen it as plumbers' strap. :) :)