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by fishnet
Mon May 19, 2014 6:18 pm
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Raising Fence Height Using Tensioned Straps
Replies: 3
Views: 3003

Re: Raising Fence Height Using Tensioned Straps

sounds exactly what I'm looking for - many thanks
Fishnet
by fishnet
Tue May 06, 2014 12:33 am
Forum: Gardens and Gardening Forum
Topic: Raising Fence Height Using Tensioned Straps
Replies: 3
Views: 3003

Raising Fence Height Using Tensioned Straps

I need to raise fence height by 0.5 metre for climbing plants. I propose to fix one metre heavy duty straps on posts 9 feet apart and suspend 'netlon' or similar, threaded with wire ropes fixed to the straps
Do not know how to attach ropes to straps and produce the necessary tension
please advise
by fishnet
Sun Apr 20, 2014 8:48 am
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Repairing Plaster around the Front Door Catch?
Replies: 3
Views: 2834

Re: Repairing Plaster around the Front Door Catch?

thanks WB - been doing some research - can you confirm :-
* Diall decorators PVA is OK (ex B&Q)
* Dilute 5 to 1
* Replaster before PVA is dry
Thanks Fishnet
by fishnet
Mon Apr 14, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: Plastering and Dry Lining Forum
Topic: Repairing Plaster around the Front Door Catch?
Replies: 3
Views: 2834

Repairing Plaster around the Front Door Catch?

I have chipped out cracked plaster around the front door catch several times, but the problem keeps recurring. Is there a special product or process which can solve this problem, Please advise
by fishnet
Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:37 pm
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Replace Shower Door With New Heavier Door - Will Stud Work be ok?
Replies: 2
Views: 2332

Re: Replace Shower Door With New Heavier Door - Will Stud Work be ok?

Thank you very much plumbbob - very reassuring - regards fishnet
by fishnet
Thu Mar 27, 2014 8:25 am
Forum: Bathrooms, Drainage and Waste Plumbing Forum
Topic: Replace Shower Door With New Heavier Door - Will Stud Work be ok?
Replies: 2
Views: 2332

Replace Shower Door With New Heavier Door - Will Stud Work be ok?

the three walls of my shower cubicle are only 3 inch stud walls. The replacement door, which has 6mm glass, has been delivered (awaiting installation) and the packaging quotes a net weight of 28 kgs. Will the stud walls support this weight , or should I insist on a different door with only 4mm glass...
by fishnet
Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:35 am
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Felt Nails With Extra Large Heads - Where Can I Get Them?
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Re: Felt Nails With Extra Large Heads - Where Can I Get Them?

Thanks for the advice proptech - will give it a try - regards fishnet
by fishnet
Tue Mar 11, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Felt Nails With Extra Large Heads - Where Can I Get Them?
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Re: Felt Nails With Extra Large Heads - Where Can I Get Them?

sorry - I should have made it clearer - I have already tried both screwfix and tool station and the heads in both 13 and 20 mm length are much smaller than the old felt nails I am removing perhaps this a case of ''they don't make them like they used to'' does anyone know where I might lay on my hand...
by fishnet
Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Roofing Repair and Construction Forum
Topic: Felt Nails With Extra Large Heads - Where Can I Get Them?
Replies: 5
Views: 2995

Felt Nails With Extra Large Heads - Where Can I Get Them?

I am replacing the felt on my shed. The felt nails I am removing have heads which are larger than any replacements I have found. Can anyone advise where nails with extra large heads might be available - or are these no longer in production
The length would ideally be around 18 mm
by fishnet
Mon Dec 30, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: Fencing Forum
Topic: Fixing Arris Rail Brackets - Screws or Nails and What Type?
Replies: 1
Views: 16980

Fixing Arris Rail Brackets - Screws or Nails and What Type?

What should be used to fix arris rail brackets - galvanised screws or nails
What size(length and diameter) is best for 75mm arris rail
If nails - should they be 'straight' or 'serrated'
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