Built up a mini moonboard (8x8ft) out of 2x4s @ 40 degrees (in the midst of lumber being astronomically high). The size isn't as big as other home walls so I went with 2x4s. Overall I find it is very sturdy and secure. To have piece of mind, I added horizonal pieces (4)behind the wall which are attached to the structure of my garage wall... works as a good storage shelf too! This is not my forever home and once I get a bigger place .. which means a bigger wall... I definitely would move to 2x6s. I firmly believe you can get away with 2x4s with most structures BUT you will need to add more horizontal or vertical relief behind the wall.
I like it, took down our Systems Board and Slab Wall and now looking to build something new. Looking at doing a full moon board as the light kit and light modules are for sale separately. And as my current T-Nut spacing matches the moon board that is likely the direction will be going. Original system board was build out of 2x8’s and slab was 2x6’s so have a few options. I will say that repairing the walls at move out took a lot longer than I had bargained for and as such will likely lay out my support structure differently. Something to note for everyone when building a wall. 3 weeks to build, two weeks to take down and a number of hours for repair.
with the vertical wall is there a reason you would just not put the plywood right over the drywall? I would think if you hit the studs it would work fine, and save you the trouble and cost of building the wall out.
You could do that but I don't for a couple reasons. Manly, I don't want to damage the drywall or anything behind it with the t-nuts, bolts and screws that will be protruding through the back side of the climbing wall.
You have been the biggest help for me in this build process. I finished the wall after several months of hard work and lots of overtime to pay for the wall. You replied to one of my previous comments about wanting to see the finished product. How do I contact you to share the photos?
Hey man, your videos have been awesome thanks for sharing! What’s that joint you’re using at the top for your overhanging walls? It’s like a beveled notch… is that stronger than using metal joist hangers? Thanks!
Thank you. I think most people call it a birds mouth. I don't know of any metal hangers that would be better in this application, different situation = different solutions.
hi i am working on designing a 11 ft. climbing wall out in my garage and was wondering if a 30 degree wall would be safe hanging off of the trusses of my attic, some people online say its safe and some say its unstable do you have any advice, i need it?
That's a tough one to answer because there are so many factors and no one wants to be responsible for other people's work, including myself. Think about how much weight will be suspended from the trusses, how many trusses will it be spread out/tied into the system, what else is on the trusses and how the weight will be transferred to the ground. Hope that helps.
Built up a mini moonboard (8x8ft) out of 2x4s @ 40 degrees (in the midst of lumber being astronomically high). The size isn't as big as other home walls so I went with 2x4s. Overall I find it is very sturdy and secure. To have piece of mind, I added horizonal pieces (4)behind the wall which are attached to the structure of my garage wall... works as a good storage shelf too! This is not my forever home and once I get a bigger place .. which means a bigger wall... I definitely would move to 2x6s. I firmly believe you can get away with 2x4s with most structures BUT you will need to add more horizontal or vertical relief behind the wall.
Thanks for sharing.
I like it, took down our Systems Board and Slab Wall and now looking to build something new. Looking at doing a full moon board as the light kit and light modules are for sale separately.
And as my current T-Nut spacing matches the moon board that is likely the direction will be going.
Original system board was build out of 2x8’s and slab was 2x6’s so have a few options.
I will say that repairing the walls at move out took a lot longer than I had bargained for and as such will likely lay out my support structure differently. Something to note for everyone when building a wall.
3 weeks to build, two weeks to take down and a number of hours for repair.
Thanks for your comment Darren.
Sorry a typo, 2 days to take down
its a home woody, I've used 2x4's with no issues, but if Cam T below says 4 bys are almost the same as 6 bys, then why not go with 6 bys?
with the vertical wall is there a reason you would just not put the plywood right over the drywall? I would think if you hit the studs it would work fine, and save you the trouble and cost of building the wall out.
You could do that but I don't for a couple reasons. Manly, I don't want to damage the drywall or anything behind it with the t-nuts, bolts and screws that will be protruding through the back side of the climbing wall.
You have been the biggest help for me in this build process. I finished the wall after several months of hard work and lots of overtime to pay for the wall. You replied to one of my previous comments about wanting to see the finished product. How do I contact you to share the photos?
Thats awesome! Glad to hear you got it finished. Please send them to theclimberdad@gmail.com
@@climberdad email sent.
What type(s) of screws would you use to affix your 2x4s to the wall of your garage?
In this project it was 4" GRK Construction screws. I also like grip rite construction screws.
Love it
Thanks Clay!
Can't even justify 2x4s from a cost standpoint; with skyrocketing lumber prices, 2x4-8s are nearly as expensive as 2x6-8s now.
So true.
Hey man, your videos have been awesome thanks for sharing! What’s that joint you’re using at the top for your overhanging walls? It’s like a beveled notch… is that stronger than using metal joist hangers? Thanks!
Thank you. I think most people call it a birds mouth. I don't know of any metal hangers that would be better in this application, different situation = different solutions.
hi i am working on designing a 11 ft. climbing wall out in my garage and was wondering if a 30 degree wall would be safe hanging off of the trusses of my attic, some people online say its safe and some say its unstable do you have any advice, i need it?
That's a tough one to answer because there are so many factors and no one wants to be responsible for other people's work, including myself. Think about how much weight will be suspended from the trusses, how many trusses will it be spread out/tied into the system, what else is on the trusses and how the weight will be transferred to the ground.
Hope that helps.
What does the finished wall look like?
I'll give a sneak peak on my community page.
2x6s in cm? (Italian)
3.8 x 13.3cm is what the actual size of a 2x6 in the states would be in centimeters.