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gwb

use M8 110mm coach bolts,measure down 30mm from the top and bottom of the joists and drill through both the timbers and bolt together space the bolts out 600mm all the way along from one end to the other,should be strong enough for a tap dancing elephant.

gwb

yes that would be fine,just make sure you drill apilot hole through the metal just slightly smaller than the screw diameter then screw in the self taping screw,you can also buy self drilling screws that dont need apilot hole they can be used in softer metals like mild steel and alliminium.

gwb

you will have to remove the plinth board at the bottom off the unit.then adjust the feet down on the fridge and slide out this will give you access to the hinge.

gwb

make sure you give the timber a light sand to allow the paint to get a key.try using a grey primer first at least two coats once dry lightly sand and then apply two to three coats of white u can also apply a clear sealing coat to it to help protect the paint.

gwb

yes you can there is a small adjusting screw on the hinge to move it in and out and on the unit side u can slacken off the screws and this will allow the full door to be adjusted up and down. have a play around with one and you will see how it works.

gwb

you should be ok to cut them down most doors will have a cetain amount that you can safely cut off from top bottom and sides normally about 10mm from each side.

gwb

yes u can use a circular saw for 45 cuts but they can be inacurate.u can buy a true cut saw guide from screwfix that will steady the saw.if youre not that experianced with a circular saw best to just buy a mitre saw they can be cheaper and easier to use

gwb

modern ballistrades can be fitted and easily removed,the top handrail can be fitted to your nevel posts with brackets fitted under the handrail the spindles can just be placed in and there is packers in between each spindle to give you a regulation 100mm,just pin the packers in to place.to remove si...

gwb

if your left side door is your main opening door then the timber should be fitted on the outside of the right hand door or vise versa,the bottom timber is called a weather bar or drip bar fitted to shed water off the doors with the doors closed measure and mark the bar from the door frame to the edg...

gwb

hi am graham i,m a qualified joiner,sorry to be honest if they are rotten then they must be replaced as these are vital coverings for the roof space if water gets in to your roof space you could get a whole lot of problems

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