Fitted punchbag bracket to ceiling joist, it'll be ok?

[mrmanzanita]

Today I fitted a punchbag bracket to my bedroom ceiling. I climbed into the loft to find the beam, which was probably 3 inches wide and then drilled through the artex into the joist, then I hammered in the plugs and screwed the bracket on. Whilst in the loft I screwed a board into the joist being used and also into the next one on the right, I also did the same to the left side but using a single thin plank and not a board, hopefully this will provide extra rigidity.

So I'm assuming I've done this correctly, will the bracket stay put now as I'm still a bit unsure if I start smacking the bag it'll fall out!

 

[Burnerman]

Forgive me, but its not necessary to use plugs when screwing into timber - just long screws......
Anyway, pull down hard on the punch bag.....I'm sure it will be perfectly solid if your screws were long enough.
John

 

[mrmanzanita]

thanks john, yes I did wonder why the plugs were to be used, it feels solid and doesnt wobble so it should be fine, im an ocd freak which doesnt help!

 

[Burnerman]

Just check the thing from time to time to make sure the ceiling fixing is tight, and I'm sure you'll find it will be ok.
John

 

[foxhole]

If you are just punching it will be fine but if you kick as well may damage the plasterboard ceiling if it hits it.