Thursday, March 27, 2008

How to Install Cedar Brackets


For traditionalists who just have to have wood cedar is the material of coice due to its ability to resist rotting and last a long time. Cedar brackets are also often used for structural purposes and thus installation is very different than PVC. In addition to using "construction adhesive" as a type of glue, lag bolts are also recommended to securely bolt the brackets to the building or structure. 3/8" holes are often predrilled and then lag bolts with washers are placed through the brackets to firmly secure them. For small decorative cedar brackets meant to be installed in the cornice, construction adhesive is sufficient enough since these brackets are meant only for decorative purposes.
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