ChiefUserJonF Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 Wanting to remove original knee braces / gable brackets and fascia from 1910 craftsman house in order to remove layers of lead paint. No evidence brackets ever detached - original cedar lumber. Cannot see any lag bolts. Any advice on removal technique and how to limit damage to surrounding shingles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGump Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 When I was building I did a lot of just this kind of thing in Old Towne Orange here. It has been my experience that the brackets are nailed in with rather long nails into the studs. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkMc Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 Magnet to find fasteners. Possible they're screwed with bungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefUserJonF Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 When I was building I did a lot of just this kind of thing in Old Towne Orange here. It has been my experience that the brackets are nailed in with rather long nails into the studs. Andy. My guess was 20 penny nails but before trying to pry the braces off I wanted to know what to expect. Some of them are at attic level so will be a mean feat to get the purchase required. Been kept in place for a over 100 years so must be really affixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefUserJonF Posted July 9, 2016 Author Share Posted July 9, 2016 Magnet to find fasteners. Possible they're screwed with bungs. Will give it a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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