Correct way to secure hose bib in hole that's too large?

[Wade G]

I am a new homeowner, and my two frost free hosebibs are not secured to the brick house. The holes are too big, so the previous owner stuffed some wood shims in there, but I can easily twist and pull on them, which makes me afraid of using the hose and accidentally giving it too good of a tug!

I could get one screw in one side to affix it to the brick, but the other side then won't be over the brick in the other side to secure it since the hole is too big. I'm still left with a massive gap as well..can I fill it with mortar like between the bricks? Other ideas?

 

[Plumber69]

Attach the hose to the brick

 

[Sponsor]

 

[Wade G]

Attach the hose to the brick

What about filling the hole? And will one masonry screw be enough?

 

[James Henry]

Hose bib mounting plate.

 

[LLigetfa]

A picture may help. If the hole is too large for the screws to be set in stable masonry, you might want to pack the entire void in lead or hydraulic cement.

 

[Wade G]

With that larger plate that splits in half, that should be good. Hole may only be 1/4" in diameter larger than the pipe, but I don't want to dismantle anything to get the solid plate on. Thanks!

 

[Reach4]

You could insert some caulk before applying the plate.

 

[LLigetfa]

For sure the hole should be caulked regardless to prevent air infiltration.

 

[Cjlambert]

Spray foam the hole, then install the mounting plate that James Henry recommenced.

 

[Michael Young]

I am a new homeowner, and my two frost free hosebibs are not secured to the brick house. The holes are too big, so the previous owner stuffed some wood shims in there, but I can easily twist and pull on them, which makes me afraid of using the hose and accidentally giving it too good of a tug!

I could get one screw in one side to affix it to the brick, but the other side then won't be over the brick in the other side to secure it since the hole is too big. I'm still left with a massive gap as well..can I fill it with mortar like between the bricks? Other ideas?

They sell mortar in a caulk tube. that's what we use

 

[Paul Blumer]

I am a new homeowner, and my two frost free hosebibs are not secured to the brick house. The holes are too big, so the previous owner stuffed some wood shims in there, but I can easily twist and pull on them, which makes me afraid of using the hose and accidentally giving it too good of a tug!

I could get one screw in one side to affix it to the brick, but the other side then won't be over the brick in the other side to secure it since the hole is too big. I'm still left with a massive gap as well..can I fill it with mortar like between the bricks? Other ideas?

 

[Paul Blumer]

BEST FIX! - Hose Bib Buddy - A plate that slides behind and will fit any fixture.
Found here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087J3LKYD