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Home Mount Install Help
Hi yall, I might just be dense but I have ordered the home mount which mentions adding an extra block per figure 3.4 in the instructions if your joists are too narrow. I don’t think I have access to the actual joist with out tearing out the ceiling and replacing it which is way too much effort/expense. Is it possible to add a square plywood block flat against the ceiling along the joist and attach the mount to that? What have you all done in your situation? I have 10’9” ceilings so I reaaally need it secure. How bad is it with just two screws into the joist?
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Disclaimer: X-Pole will always be your best source of installation information. Any physical installation in a rental residence may create a liability against your deposit or move out expenses. The below is also a suggestion with many variables, professional installation is the only way to guarantee your safety.
With the above out of the way my recommendation would be to cut a square piece of plywood that would span two joists entirely. In the US most joists are 16 inches on center which means to fully span two 2×4 joists you would need an 18×18 square of plywood that is minimally 3/4 inch.
Firmly attach this piece of plywood on either side to parallel joists, then bolt the mount to the center of this.
Since a permanent mount like these requires less pressure from the pole it should be more than adequate as a mounting spot for your pole.
NOTE: it doesn’t take nearly as much pressure from the pole when you have a permanent mount since you only need enough pressure to keep the pole on the ground since the top pressure plate is no longer used. This means you can get a better spin and will experience less long term bowing of your pole.
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