Thanks for the video - I’ve a question on your point about not using concrete screws for applications that have some additional load in addition to compression. I’m planning on fixing timber panels (with gaps between each panel) to battens that will be attached to a hollow-block concrete garden wall to essentially clad the wall for aesthetics and privacy. I was going to use concrete screws to attach the battens. Do you think I should use something else instead like frame fixing nails etc.? I’ll be extending the height of the wall slightly with this cladding hence why I’m using an open-board approach for wind to pass through but there will be wind load I guess creating a lever force on the upper part of the battens.
If I’m understanding you correctly, you’re talking about fixing battens to a masonry wall and then fixing your timber panels to the battens. In that circumstance, where you’re essentially clamping a sub frame and then fixing to that, I’d be ok with it, although depending on the panel weights, I might consider resin anchoring the bolts rather than friction. It’s more where there are horizontal forces which create additional stresses which screws don’t cope well with.
@@build-better-things yeah that's what I'm doing. I did consider resin anchors given the voids in the hollow block but I've a lot of meters to do and it would take a lot more time and money and I'm trying to keep costs down. I test fitted a batten with the concrete screws and I couldn't pull it off the wall no matter how hard I pulled on it. Thanks so much for coming back so quickly, appreciate it.
Hi Adam. Ground screws are indeed a good option. I’ve never used them due to the amount of plant you have to transport. You can of course, sub contract to a company but then cost is the issue. What I’m trying to do with the channel is show what I think is the easiest and, more importantly with all construction, the fastest way to do things, through my own experiences. Spending a few pounds on a post hole digger, as a self builder, and a weekend of your time and some rewarding graft…surely that’s worth a two grand saving in cash? ;). Thanks a lot for the comment.
Great stuff - you're a hidden gem on RUclips.
Thanks Gwyn for your comment.
Really enjoying your videos. Learning a lot. Great points of reference.
Thanks a lot. Appreciate the support.
Did you upload the next video of the build?
Thanks for the video - I’ve a question on your point about not using concrete screws for applications that have some additional load in addition to compression. I’m planning on fixing timber panels (with gaps between each panel) to battens that will be attached to a hollow-block concrete garden wall to essentially clad the wall for aesthetics and privacy. I was going to use concrete screws to attach the battens. Do you think I should use something else instead like frame fixing nails etc.? I’ll be extending the height of the wall slightly with this cladding hence why I’m using an open-board approach for wind to pass through but there will be wind load I guess creating a lever force on the upper part of the battens.
If I’m understanding you correctly, you’re talking about fixing battens to a masonry wall and then fixing your timber panels to the battens. In that circumstance, where you’re essentially clamping a sub frame and then fixing to that, I’d be ok with it, although depending on the panel weights, I might consider resin anchoring the bolts rather than friction. It’s more where there are horizontal forces which create additional stresses which screws don’t cope well with.
@@build-better-things yeah that's what I'm doing. I did consider resin anchors given the voids in the hollow block but I've a lot of meters to do and it would take a lot more time and money and I'm trying to keep costs down. I test fitted a batten with the concrete screws and I couldn't pull it off the wall no matter how hard I pulled on it. Thanks so much for coming back so quickly, appreciate it.
Ground screws seem to be becoming popular now as a concrete-free means of supporting decking. One to consider?
Hi Adam. Ground screws are indeed a good option. I’ve never used them due to the amount of plant you have to transport. You can of course, sub contract to a company but then cost is the issue. What I’m trying to do with the channel is show what I think is the easiest and, more importantly with all construction, the fastest way to do things, through my own experiences. Spending a few pounds on a post hole digger, as a self builder, and a weekend of your time and some rewarding graft…surely that’s worth a two grand saving in cash? ;). Thanks a lot for the comment.
Good quality composite is better. No maintenance
See my next video. I’ll talk about maintenance there😉. But… thanks for your comment.
@@build-better-things you should use PVC pipes as sonotubes