I googled this and I got mixed opinions. This looked like the best forum I found so thought I'd sign up and ask.
Basically I want to put a hangboard up above my door, something like this:
I drilled a pilot hole above the door with a hammer drill and it took ages and I wrecked a cheap drill bit.
I'm guessing it's lintel above the door so obviously the first question is, is it a good idea to drill into lintel above a door and hang from it? Last thing I want to have is structural damage to the apartment!
If not, I'll scrap the idea and think of something else. If it is a good idea, should I use a plywood backing or bolting this hangboard directly onto the wall is okay?
Basically I want to put a hangboard up above my door, something like this:
I drilled a pilot hole above the door with a hammer drill and it took ages and I wrecked a cheap drill bit.
I'm guessing it's lintel above the door so obviously the first question is, is it a good idea to drill into lintel above a door and hang from it? Last thing I want to have is structural damage to the apartment!
If not, I'll scrap the idea and think of something else. If it is a good idea, should I use a plywood backing or bolting this hangboard directly onto the wall is okay?