chin up bar on a drywall and concrete?
#1
06-12-12, 10:52 AM
chin up bar on a drywall and concrete?
Hello everyone, I would like to hang a chin up bar in my condo. On one side there is a drywall attached to a concrete wall, however on the other side it is just the drywall. My idea was to hang one side of the bar straight to the concrete wall (through the drywall) with 6 bolts on 10cm square chin-up bar attachment plate that I have made, and on the other side use toggle bolts, again 6 bolts spread on a 10cm square attachment. Will it hold, is it safe? I am 140 pounds but it must be able to hold at least 250 pounds for safety of course.
#2
06-12-12, 10:58 AM
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You say one side is only drywall - what's behind the drywall for structure (to what is the drywall attached)?
You say one side is only drywall - what's behind the drywall for structure (to what is the drywall attached)?
#4
06-12-12, 11:38 AM
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Drywall is not structural, there must be something between the two pieces to which they are attached. Here in the US, it would be 2" x 4" lumber, which would provide something closer to 13 cm thickness but it sounds like you have something at least close to this.
In a condo, however, the structure might be metal. Is there anyone else you know in the building who might know what is there?
In a condo, however, the structure might be metal. Is there anyone else you know in the building who might know what is there?
#5
06-12-12, 12:10 PM
There is probably metal support behind, I can feel there is support at the corners of the walls, yet every where else feels empty. I don't think I can find anyone who knows what this building is made out of. Is the only way to successfully mount it would be to find a stud? What if I try to mount the chin up bar right beside a door frame with a wall outlet right beneath it? wouldn't it just be naturally more sturdy, as well as a greatest chance of hitting a stud?
#6
06-12-12, 12:36 PM
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There is very likely a stud on one side of the receptacle (wall outlet) and you may be able to tell which side by the sound when you tap on it.
Drywall alone will not give you the support you need for this. A wood stud (in the US) would but the fastener would be important. I don't have the background to say whether a metal stud would hold this much weight, I only know they have less capacity than wood.
Drywall alone will not give you the support you need for this. A wood stud (in the US) would but the fastener would be important. I don't have the background to say whether a metal stud would hold this much weight, I only know they have less capacity than wood.
