Building Homes or Extensions/Hang heavy picture from TJI

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Expert: - 1/18/2010


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I want to hang a very heavy picture over our fireplace. The Above the fireplace is stone and concrete and I don't want to drill into it. Can I locate the TJIs with a stud finder? Can I drill into them and then insert a screw to support the picture?  

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Hi Roger, yes you can use a stud finder to locate your joists.  A 1/4" x 3" eye bolt lag screw will support up to 100 pounds if embedded properly into a joist.  I hope this information helps please feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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I can answer any construction related question in regards to carpentry, concrete, drywall, masonry, structural elements of any type of building, residential or commercial. Interior or exterior.

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Custom Commercial and residential buildings. Churches, theaters, schools and auditoriums. Most recently I am working with the Catholic Church on several design build committees. I have a website related to scheduling and project supervision. Although my expertise is more related to multimillion dollar commercial, educational and theatrical projects my generous credentials in residential and remodelling construction make me a viable source of information regarding all forms of building questions.

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