On Sep 6, 8:38*am, wrote:
Hello,

I have a piece of metal that I would like to secure to my brick
basement wall. *I'm wondering what is the best way? *Are there some
sort of screws available? *Do you need a special drill? *What about
types of glue such as super glue or epoxy?

Thanks
Sam


others have posted the usual means...varous forms of anchors..and
thats fine.

However if there is no weight on the metal, and its a broad area ...
many adhesives will work,
and you will end up with a utterly flat piece no deflections in the
metal from the anchors, holes or bolt heads.

If I were doing it I might go that route...if you then sink one anchor
into the sheet, near the middle, it would hold any
weight, leaving the adhesive largely unstressed.


My favorite adhesives advertises 'dries flexible'...and will be rated
for the combination of metal and brick.. many are...
including some varieties of liquid nails, goop, and a special clear
lexan type adhesive, looks like silicon seal but is a
lot stronger. comes in a clear tube..costs about 50% more.

If you use glue find a way to brace the metal flat against the brick
during the dry time...for best results do not brace it with points
but behind a flat sheet of plywood etc. so that when you are done the
steel will reflect light perfectly flat... that will be a nice\
job... waivy wont be nearly as slick




Phil scott