Tut tut. He's utterly missed the whole point of this group...
BOLTING POST INTO WALL
Jul 21, 2005
28 Replies
It is a sorry thing when people put procrastinating off until tomorrow
Depends what the wall's made of, what state it's in, and how big/heavy the gate is.
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The wall is brick 3ft up from the ground followed by breeze block and are in a good state. The gates are to be 6ftx4ft each in softwood.
Proceed immediately to Wickes and purchase a Fixing Set 7 x 140, SKU No;510009 @ £3:99.
Easier to get a sailor off your sister than shift one of these.
Dave
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My builder swears by them, and uses them to mount serious loads. Personally I still prefer resin-bolting, cos I like the extra security of an adhesive bond.
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Me too, and increasingly they are being recommended for use on listed buildings. Minimal damage to the brickwork.
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