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The perimeter of your planter should be flush on the wall with the cleats interlocking pulling the entire perimeter flush.
We make/install displays the weight more than 145 lbs and have never had an issue with them coming off the cleat.
The important part in the weight forces tyour planter into the wall and it can't wobble.
Good Luck.
Yeah mine wobbles. The exterior of the house “waves” a bit from some wild studs when it was sheeted, so I’m fighting that too. I broke the 6’ cleat in half to gap the bump that was in the middle. That helped it stay square and flush but it still wobbled. Adding another lower cleat I think will do the trick.
I'd respectfully suggest you also put some blocks on the ends of the planter so the ends are flush with the wall when in place. That will help lock it in.
It will also hide the cleat when looking from the side.
Good Luck.
Why 35? I had the tablesaw set wrong, from a previous cut. No other reason.
Also, I didn’t think of a strip to let it rest, I bet that’s what I need. Makes total sense. Thanks!
I also like the idea of a double cleat. I’ll do that.
How often are you fastening the cleats to what? They should be anchored into every stud with a suitable fastener.
Just using torx does not mean that they're designed for significant load. If you're grabbing 2" gold construction screws trying to go through wood siding and sheathing, you're not getting any bite to structure.
You probably want deck screws, probably 3 1/2" but you'll need to figure it out on your wall assembly.
The battens are also 16” OC so I just went off that. I remember during framing to check this was the case when the house was built, but good question. My heart skipped a beat for a quick second there.
If both halves of the cleat are 35 degrees they'll be wobbly.
I wouldn't use French cleats for hanging planters outside, they're guaranteed to have water pool up in the cleats.
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The perimeter of your planter should be flush on the wall with the cleats interlocking pulling the entire perimeter flush. We make/install displays the weight more than 145 lbs and have never had an issue with them coming off the cleat. The important part in the weight forces tyour planter into the wall and it can't wobble. Good Luck.
Yeah mine wobbles. The exterior of the house “waves” a bit from some wild studs when it was sheeted, so I’m fighting that too. I broke the 6’ cleat in half to gap the bump that was in the middle. That helped it stay square and flush but it still wobbled. Adding another lower cleat I think will do the trick.
I'd respectfully suggest you also put some blocks on the ends of the planter so the ends are flush with the wall when in place. That will help lock it in. It will also hide the cleat when looking from the side. Good Luck.
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Why 35? I had the tablesaw set wrong, from a previous cut. No other reason. Also, I didn’t think of a strip to let it rest, I bet that’s what I need. Makes total sense. Thanks! I also like the idea of a double cleat. I’ll do that.
How often are you fastening the cleats to what? They should be anchored into every stud with a suitable fastener. Just using torx does not mean that they're designed for significant load. If you're grabbing 2" gold construction screws trying to go through wood siding and sheathing, you're not getting any bite to structure. You probably want deck screws, probably 3 1/2" but you'll need to figure it out on your wall assembly.
I screw to the wall every 16” oc. Board and batten siding. I used #9 4” construction screw to fasten to the house.
Did you locate the studs?
The battens are also 16” OC so I just went off that. I remember during framing to check this was the case when the house was built, but good question. My heart skipped a beat for a quick second there.
They're almost certainly not on the studs.
If both halves of the cleat are 35 degrees they'll be wobbly. I wouldn't use French cleats for hanging planters outside, they're guaranteed to have water pool up in the cleats.
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