hi everyone, my first post here! Anyone has an idea how the attached bracket can be used with a 200*50 mm sleepers to create a seat? In the description it says it can be used to create a seat but not quite sure how this possible? TIA
Hello @Rez_Mel
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about the seat bracket.
Imagine the bracket turned upside down and sitting on the edge of the sleeper. The two prongs pointing down serve as the clasp to the sleeper, the flat section serves as the support for the seat. I've placed a sample image below to give you an idea of how its installed. I recommend using https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-m12-x-75mm-hot-dip-galvanised-cup-head-bolts-nuts-each_p2444577 to anchor the bracket to the sleepers.
If you need further assistance, please let us know.
Eric
thanks Eric, I am planning to create a seat on a brick wall, something like the attached photo but now i am assuming this bracket doesn't hold up the weight of the framing. Ta
Thank you for sharing that extra information about your seating plan project. I'm sorry but the store does not stock that particular type of "T" bracket. I suggest having a look at the https://www.bunnings.com.au/carinya-250-x-195mm-black-heavy-duty-circle-stayed-bracket_p3962468 to be installed at the bottom instead of the side. I propose adding extra support to your seating frame such as noggings to create a stiff frame that will not shear when weight is applied to it.
Let me call on our experienced members @Dave-1, @Noyade and @JoeAzza for their recommendations on seat framing designs and wall mounting.
If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.
Hi @Rez_Mel, mounting anchors off a brick wall could have problems especially if the bricks are hollow, eventually the anchor screws will give way, maybe @EricL can add further to my advice.
I found another way to have a seat, however it involves concrete blocks that require a solid concrete base, I have attached the Bunnings s site of the project, looks easy to build, that’s if you already have a concrete base. This way you won’t risk the seat coming away from the wall. Just a different idea for seating.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/outdoor-living/outdoor-furniture/how-to-make-a-timber-and-concrete-bench.
That is excellent advice from @JoeAzza. It would be generally better if you created a base for the seat rather than anchoring it onto your brick wall especially if you have hollow brick walls. The repeated stress of weight being applied to the hollow bricks could compromise its structure and cause them to crack and break. This would technically lead to the mounting screws coming loose and your seat to lean out. As a possible option, I recommend having a look at these discussions:
Good Morning @Rez_Mel
I am not keen of the floating bench type deal without really knowing what the wall itself is like. Hollow bricks, solid bricks, age and even location of the wall and ground.
Is there any chance of a photo of the area you want to install the bench seat?
My main hesitation is over time that lever effect will want to pull out the attachments to the wall. Too many holes in the bricks/too close will weaken that section of the wall, too few and then there will be too much pressure applied. Sketching out what you want generally starts heading us in the direction that we need to go. Aesthetics can then be factored in.
Dave
