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   mark_holbrook | Jan 28, 2001 04:16am | #1

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   I would try to screw the lags into lead shields or maybe hardwood dowels. Drill into the mortar not the bricks of course.

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   Jeff_J._Buck | Jan 28, 2001 04:35am | #2

   *I see no problem with the epoxy.Jeff

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   mark_holbrook | Jan 28, 2001 04:45am | #3

   *The only real problem with epoxy would be future removal. It would hold fine. Use epoxy putty in that case.

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   Madison's_dad | Jan 28, 2001 04:49am | #4

   *Interesting I was told to drill in to the brick because the mortar would crumble with the gate movement

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   Madison's_dad | Jan 28, 2001 04:57am | #5

   *Mark could you recommend a putty type, my local lumber yard caries simpson epoxy the liquid kind with the mixing tubes. I have used it for earthquake retrofits on foundations keeping it in the hole is a which

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   mark_holbrook | Jan 28, 2001 07:07pm | #6

   *I used a product called PowerPoxy. It's a putty and cures in 20 minutes. All situations are different however. If you have poor mortar, but strong bricks I might mount the hinges into the brick. However, most bricks are not very strong, and are softer inside. Old bricks are sometimes very weak. Another thought is to dig out some more of the mortar and set your hinges in anchoring cement. I'm not sure how well anchoring cement would work, but it is pretty strong stuff. I think the epoxy putty in the mortar is probably the best solution.I have seen epoxy putty in blister packs, I think by Duro. I found this on the web - Power Poxy Adhesives Inc. 800-248-7699. It comes in tubs. I bought mine at Builders Square before they left town.Here's another onehttp://www.pcepoxy.com/Products/PC-Putties_English_Ver_/pc-putties_english_ver_.html

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   Madison's_dad | Jan 28, 2001 11:07pm | #7

   *Thanks, the brick work is brand new so.. I don't know witch way to go but I leaning tords the mortar

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   Ryan_C | Jan 29, 2001 01:46am | #8

   *I'd drill a hole, mix some anchoring cement thicker than the directions say and stick the lag ends into the anchoring cement. So many ways to skin a cat.

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   Madison's_dad | Jan 29, 2001 01:58am | #9

   *Is anchoring cement diferant from Portland cement?Chris

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   mark_holbrook | Jan 29, 2001 04:46am | #10

   *Anchoring cement is way different from portland. It expands when cured, and takes only a few minutes to cure. Normally mixed to pourable consistency, that's why Ryan said to mix thicker than directions. I think the epoxy is stronger, but really don't know. It comes in small packages, should be at your hardware store. I think the one I used is called rockite.

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   Ralph_Wicklund | Jan 29, 2001 05:57am | #11

   *And be real quick about setting your lags or the anchoring cement will harden and seal your newly drilled hole right up.

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   Tim_Kline | Jan 29, 2001 06:31am | #12

   *b WBA At Your Servicedefinitely, definitely use the epoxy in this situation. much higher pullout strength and vibration resistance.

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   Madison's_dad | Jan 29, 2001 08:17pm | #13

   *I new I was in the right place thanks to all,..Now about this gates what are your thoughts about glue,titebond II, boat epoxy, or the gorilla stuffThe gates are built like a door,frame & panel, with TG VG Fir panels, the joints are dubbed biscuits , and the top is arched. the frame is 2X3 VG Fir. The gate is painted.Chris

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    mark_holbrook | Jan 31, 2001 02:33am | #14

    *I wouldn't use titebond. I don't think it's water resistant enough.

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    chris_dowling | Feb 14, 2001 05:30am | #15

    *I was going to post a photo of the gate but I couldn't figure it out any help out their.

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   Madison's_dad | Feb 14, 2001 05:30am | #16

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   Hi there
   I need some help,I am hanging some gates on brick columns, the owner wants to use hook&eye hinges the only ones I can find have lag bolt ends. Can I just epoxy them into the brick.

   Chris