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by biggles111
Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:37 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Decking Posts
Replies: 1
Views: 5194

deck posts

You say the height is around 2 meters ! I hope you have long posts. As a guide you would normally buy 8ft posts to build a 6ft fence .... ie 2ft goes into the ground. If you are leaving about 7ft above ground then you will need 10ft posts (3mtr)and again should be looking to get the posts at least 6...
by biggles111
Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:22 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: URGENT: Decking advice
Replies: 2
Views: 5693

Decking ?

sounds a bit dodgey! By decking pieces, do you meen deck boards ? stop the job if thats the case , tell the cowboys the cavalry is coming that should scare them away. If you need official advice go to the web site for the Timber Decking Association. From your brief description your deck is not being...
by biggles111
Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:14 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Decking Damp Problem
Replies: 1
Views: 8935

Decking to Wall

When installed your deck should (a) not touch your house wall (b) run or slope away from the dwelling. There should be a gap between the boards to alow run-off down below the deck instead of onto the brick work . If the deck has been fixed onto a ledger or wall plate against the house then again a s...
by biggles111
Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:02 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Remonving a fence panel
Replies: 1
Views: 4753

Panel adjustment

Use a pry bar to open a gap between the post and panel, then use a reciprocating saw to cut through the nails. If you dont have this tool then a hack saw will do the job. If the posts are laid out at the right distance you can allways replace the nails with panel clips and use screws to re-fix. the ...
by biggles111
Fri Jul 27, 2007 10:57 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: fixing 'picket fence panels' .
Replies: 2
Views: 7172

fitting panels into wall spans

I assume your picket fencing will have two rails to each panel . The best way to secure the panel will be to use an adjustable L bracket . You will need to mark the centre position on the brickwork where you wish the panel to sit. You then need to decide if you want the bracket to sit under the rail...
by biggles111
Fri Jul 06, 2007 9:35 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: unlevelground for fencing
Replies: 2
Views: 5962

If you intend to use panels then you will have to bury them to achieve a level . You need to set the leading edge down into the ground with the trailing edge remaining at ground level. Beware-Your panels will rot away very quickly as they are not designed for sub soil instalation. I would recommend ...
by biggles111
Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: flat roof construction
Replies: 3
Views: 12455

Flat roof Construction

Sorry can't help you with the type of beams required at this level of construction but I would not reccommend a bitumen system on a new build . There are many new membrane systems available now. Every thing from fiberglass and resin mixes to bonded rubber sheets. Try somewhere like the NFRC (Nationa...
by biggles111
Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Flat Roofing Forum
Topic: Roof with Shallow Pitch
Replies: 2
Views: 8026

low pitch roof

If you are worried about the holes made by nailing on the batten causing a failure in the underlying felt/vapour barrier, why not put a second layer of underfelt over your slate battens before laying the slate. I think that the slate if layed in the propper manner combined with the additional under ...
by biggles111
Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:33 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: cutting upto skirting when removing a timber floor
Replies: 4
Views: 4581

floor joists?

Are you talking about your floor boards or floor JOISTS. If you are planning to remove your joists be advised that if the structure is a timber frame your walls may be supported on these joists too. If not then I suggest use a saw that you dont mind blunting a few forward teeth off to partialy cut t...
by biggles111
Tue Jun 26, 2007 8:25 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Kitchen cupboard doors
Replies: 2
Views: 4276

35mm hinge cutting

Hi there are a couple of options, first as allready stated the forstner bit , next an expansion bit ( basically an adjustable forstner) and then there is a propper hinge cutter . All can be seen on line at Screwfix.com just take your pick as all are suitable. Practice on some scrap timber before set...
by biggles111
Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:28 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Replacement Gas Fire onto existing BackBoiler.
Replies: 3
Views: 4873

The only suitable location for a new boiler would be in a shared store room used by two seperate flats. Also the gas supply is at the opposite side of the property, with concrete floors in-between. there is no visable sign of the existing flow and return pipes to the heating. All this combined with ...
by biggles111
Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: 6 inch posts
Replies: 1
Views: 5103

Post Founds for your Deck

Hi Simon, It all depends on the stability of your slope, the soil type, and if you intend to anchor your deck to an existing structure- like the rear of your house etc. If the soil is sandy and light in consistancy I would take your found holes down to 800mm. If the slope is very steep then again yo...
by biggles111
Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:19 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Replacement Gas Fire onto existing BackBoiler.
Replies: 3
Views: 4873

Replacement Gas Fire onto existing BackBoiler.

I'm in the process of updating a small flat and want to remove the gas fire that is fitted. The fire is an old Baxi type with a back boiler. I am unable to fit a new condensing boiler due to the structure of the property. My wish is to remove the fire leaving the back boiler in place to continue in ...
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