How to Install PVC Brackets

Most of our brackets are hollowed out in the back for light weight and easy installation. Installation is available in a multitude of options. The ideal choice for application is to apply deadwood to the building surface so that the bracket can slip over and be screwed in from the side. Additional options for many of our lightweight brackets is to simply use an adhesive and to toenail (shoot small nail at a 45 deg angle into) the bracket in with either a few brad nails or screws. If PVC trim is used, PVC glue and brads will create a strong bond for smaller brackets. Screws are recommended for larger brackets that need more support. PVC brackets are not meant to be structural. Although durable, they are meant only for decorative appearances. more information on pvc brackets

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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