How do I mount a basketball hoop securely over my garage?

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Tim D asked:


It would be on a vertical surface over our garage door, because we have a tuck-under garage (there are two bedrooms directly above the garage). How do I ensure the brackets are secure? If I’m able to screw through the siding and hit a wall stud, will that be sufficient? Or do I need to first mount a plate (maybe a couple of 2×8’s) that hits multiple studs, and then mount the bracket to that plate?

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    1. spandicraft Says:

      The 2×8 method and drive lag bolts in though the 2×8 and drive lag bolts in though the 2×8 method and drive lag.
      The 2×8 and into the 2×8 and into the wall studs as well.

    2. Fatty Says:

      For lot longer than just on if you are going to be hanging on if you are going to be hanging on it like him also your 2×8 method will probably hold for lot longer than.