Fireplace mount question

[Dr. Evil]

For those of you that have a mount on a brick fireplace, I have a question. I'm going to put my elk shoulder mount on my brick fireplace. Which is better to put the anchor in, brick itself, or cement mortar between bricks? I'm guessing it weighs 35-40 lbs. th

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[systemnt]

I know the rule of thumb when hangin TV's is brick...never mortar...

[Eric Pence]

Never use the mortar...Get a good masonry drill bit and the right size masonry screw from Ace/HD/Lowes and drill into the brick...The mortar will eventually crumble causing the bolt to pull out and your elk will hit the floor.

[Walker]

Rule of thumb #1. Never hang a mount that you like above a.working fireplace.

[Dr. Evil]

Rule of thumb #1. Never hang a mount that you like above a.working fireplace.

It a gas fireplace with glass doors that cannot be opened. No worries about damaging mount.

Thanks

[Dr. Evil]

Never use the mortar...Get a good masonry drill bit and the right size masonry screw from Ace/HD/Lowes and drill into the brick...The mortar will eventually crumble causing the bolt to pull out and your elk will hit the floor.

Thanks!!

[Dr. Evil]

I know the rule of thumb when hangin TV's is brick...never mortar...

Thanks!!

[Walker]

It a gas fireplace with glass doors that cannot be opened. No worries about damaging mount.

Thanks

No heat radiates out the front???

[Dr. Evil]

No heat radiates out the front???

Very little and it won't be used much.