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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:01:20 PM EDT
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put up a board with 3M 5200, it dries slow (about a week), but it will pull boards off before it fails and mount tv to it
HEY...you asked for ideas 
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:04:06 PM EDT
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Dowsing rods.
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:05:35 PM EDT
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Probably do not need to hit a stud if you can get a board with a few large screws through the hardiplank (Or just cut out a section of hardi) and into the exterior sheathing. Maybe some glue too.
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:06:15 PM EDT
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Drill two through-holes about 18" apart and loop a large zip-tie through. Guaranteed to grab at least a couple of studs.
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:08:13 PM EDT
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Strong rare earth magnets.
No, seriously. Quickest way to find drywall screws. |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:10:13 PM EDT
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It is best to scrape all of the paint off the entire house to see if you can find the nails going into the studs and than repaint. If you just scrape one side the paint will not match the other sides. If that does not work it is best to rip all the siding off to find the studs and than replace siding.
or you could find out if you are 16OC or 24OC and get an approximation of where you think the stud is and take a long thin finish nail and drive it in. You will know if you hit a stud or not and the hole is easily filled. |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:11:05 PM EDT
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Probably do not need to hit a stud if you can get a board with a few large screws through the hardiplank (Or just cut out a section of hardi) and into the exterior sheathing. Maybe some glue too. |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:13:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:17:45 PM EDT
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according to this
you actually do have to remove the siding and drill extra holes to hold wires and shit (I would only remove siding that is covered my the tv, it will look moar better) P.S. I you make hole too big, just buy a bigger tv 
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:21:58 PM EDT
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If you know your distance between studs, I'd think you could get pretty close just measuring from a corner. Drive a finish nail where you think there may be a stud. You'll know if you hit one. If you miss, adjust one way or another and try again. You should be able to find one without too many holes, which can easily be filled and painted. If you plan ahead some, you could even ensure that your holes will be covered by the tv anyways.
ETA: If you're going to be running your wires in the wall anyways, cut your holes where you want them and measure from there to the studs on either side. |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:38:13 PM EDT
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I was trying to hang some big screen TVs on a wall for my friend last month but the problem is that many offices use those f'd up metal studs instead of wood. I couldn't find the studs with an ordinary stud finder.
The magnet on a chain worked great. Not that expensive too. 
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:43:30 PM EDT
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I was trying to hang some big screen TVs on a wall for my friend last month but the problem is that many offices use those f'd up metal studs instead of wood. I couldn't find the studs with an ordinary stud finder. The magnet on a chain worked great. Not that expensive too. http://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/251584839741-0-1/s-l1000.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4EgF1DHkWjA/maxresdefault.jpg |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 2:45:08 PM EDT
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Probably easier to do a top mount and attach to the studs or plywood in the soffit
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:01:03 PM EDT
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My Hardi plank board ends line up on studs, find a joint/seam and measure in 16" increments to where you want.
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:07:02 PM EDT
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Strong rare earth magnets. No, seriously. Quickest way to find drywall screws. |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:08:29 PM EDT
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Strong magnet
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:11:06 PM EDT
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I've never done exactly that, but my Zircon stud finder has a "deep scan" feature for that type of situation. It works well for everything I've needed done.
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:17:55 PM EDT
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Strong rare earth magnets. No, seriously. Quickest way to find drywall screws. the hardi board has been nailed/screwed on. find those |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:31:58 PM EDT
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Strong rare earth magnets. No, seriously. Quickest way to find drywall screws. the hardi board has been nailed/screwed on. find those Of course they are not exactly where I wanted to mount the TV to keep it symmetrical between both windows but I can get a mount with a longer “arm” to position it better after I secure the mount. |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:32:11 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:34:54 PM EDT
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Have your husband do it when he gets home.
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:39:58 PM EDT
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I’m wanting to mount a TV on the exterior of my house. It has that hardie / fiber cement type siding. I have a Craftsman stud finder and it’s having issues locating the studs. Should I buy a better stud finder? I know people say measure for the stud from the interior windows, but the place I want to mount the TV is over a section of an interior restroom that does not have windows. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you. You can try running a magnet to look for nails, buying a better stud finder, or in some cases, a thermal camera will help. |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:40:57 PM EDT
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Over the years I've worked in IT we've mounted a lot of heavy stuff to plywood backboards that were screwed to studs. Your sheathing is essentially the same thing. The issue isn't the weight of the television, it's the force from wind and/or anyone that may pull, tug, or hang on the TV - during or after the installation. :D |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:41:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:46:53 PM EDT
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I have a FLIR thermal imaging camera.
If theres a good temperature differential between indoors and outdoors it’ll show exterior wall studs like you’re looking at an x-ray. |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 3:53:23 PM EDT
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Probably easier to do a top mount and attach to the studs or plywood in the soffit https://179432-522442-raikfcquaxqncofqfm.stackpathdns.com/catalog/product/cache/c687aa7517cf01e65c009f6943c2b1e9/c/m/cm-3255-adjst-tilt-ceiling-tv-mount-adjustable-pole.jpg |
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Posted: 8/22/2018 4:01:00 PM EDT
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I've never done exactly that, but my Zircon stud finder has a "deep scan" feature for that type of situation. It works well for everything I've needed done. Zircon also makes another great tool that plugs into an outlet and has a sensor to show you what breaker it is on. Two tools you need in old houses. |
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