How to anchor a string to concrete without drilling a hole?

Submitted by zijinuli t3_ydwzpq in DIY

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Hi guys I wanted to install a cat net so my cat wont climb the balcony railing anymore but I have ran into a problem, i'm renting and I cant drill anything and i'm thinking of using flex tape to hold a string that will have lots of tension then making it easier for me to install the netting.

Above I have included the picture and an idea of how to execute it. Im just wondering if anyone has any idea how to install something like a turnbuckle to the top left anchor point (in the photo) or something similar so I can create some tension with the string, without drilling into the concrete. The top right anchor point has a metal post I can attach the string to, but im' not sure what to do about the top left anchor point.

Or if someone has another idea of how I can do this project without drilling any holes will be appreciated thanks!

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Blear t1_itujeil wrote

Can you glue the string to the concrete? It wouldn't need to be under much tension or support any weight.

As a plan B, could you build a post out of metal or lumber to attach the string to, and just have that sit against the concrete?

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zijinuli OP t1_itukeg8 wrote

Yeah I feel like plan B would go well, a wooden post and some gorilla glue to the concrete will probably do the job and it won't damage the concrete after I remove it.

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tuckedfexas t1_itv8skc wrote

You’ll probably have better luck securing an anchor rather than just the string, if you don’t need much tension even a command strip might be enough

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HMS_Hexapuma t1_ituk962 wrote

I had problems with cats trying to escape from our balcony. I built a square, wooden frame all the way around that braces against the walls and railing, then attached the mesh to that. It worked quite well.

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iamthemoose t1_itvaodm wrote

Consider a pair of shower rods, or any decorative post you can cut a little shorter than the height of your space and then put shims under. Then you can tie around, drill through, whatever you'd like.

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kbhclt711 t1_itxi3tx wrote

Look for something called a tension rod. They are used to hang some window treatments.

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