Banner installation

[atchleysigns]

Anyone have a better idea for installing (x3) 13'x35' banners on a cinder block wall using Tapcons in 20 degree weather? Without a ridiculously expensive framing stsyem?

 

[petepaz]

shoot it in with a hilti gun
you can get nails with washers on them for the gun
and shoot away
(i never did a banner that big but it works ok on 4 x 8)

 

[atchleysigns]

Any concerns about the nails chipping a much bigger hole in the concrete block? I have a gun, but never used in on concrete block. I was worries it would create a big hole in the client's wall

 

[Gino]

Install long eye-hooks and tie the banner off.

 

[petepaz]

it could blow a bigger hole but usually what i do is test it in a low out of the way area to make sure i have the right charge and it is ok also you don't want a nail that is too long
i have 3/4" in the past

(the only time i had a real problem with this method is on red brick...it will blow a good chunk out of that stuff
learned that the hard way...thankfully i was wearing my safety googles..haha)

 

[MikePro]

Install long eye-hooks and tie the banner off.

+1 as you'll most likely get a tighter installation this way AND you don't have to hold the banner roll as you're drilling with tapcons/washers.

 

[xtremesignshop/brad]

try using redhead anchors I wouldnt use a hilti especially if the block is old!

 

[James Burke]

Dang...this is an old post.

I was curious who was having 20 degree weather this week....it's sure not here.



JB

 

[sar bossier]

Dang...this is an old post.

I was curious who was having 20 degree weather this week....it's sure not here.



JB

I know, huh?! I fell for the same thing this morning - was gonna fly to wherever this was, DANG IT ALL!!