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01-08-12, 06:13 AM | #1 |
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Attatching fence post to wall
I'm replacing a knacked fence with a new feather edge one. It runs across a 5m stretch between one wall and the wall of my garage, which is single skinned.
I cant plonk a post down alongside the garage wall, so I'll have to attatch directly, (as per the previous fence). I'm wondering if I should place anything between the post and the wall as it crosses the damp course like roof felt or something? Should I anchor it well, or just lightly in case of some impact ripping it out? |
01-08-12, 06:48 AM | #2 |
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Re: Attatching fence post to wall
Where I have done this, I have rawbolted posts to the wall and attached the fence panels where the fence is used to raise the height of the wall. However where the fence is being used for cosmetic purpose a couple of brown plugs and stainless screws to hold it.
I have not attached to building walls so cannot comment about damp ingress. What I have seen is 6ft fences pulling down 3ft walls when the wind gets up. However, when attaching to walls remember you haven't got access to one side. So a good dose of creosote before fixing.
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01-08-12, 07:34 AM | #3 |
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Re: Attatching fence post to wall
Yes, mindful of any wind loading I'm going to make the first span as short as possible, perhaps only 600mm, just enought to get past the foundations that currently prevent me putting a post in directly against the wall.
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01-08-12, 08:18 AM | #4 |
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Re: Attatching fence post to wall
Were our bolts to the utility room I have a plastic spacer so it does'nt bride the damp . Made up from ice cream pots 3.0 mm thick.
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01-08-12, 08:24 AM | #5 |
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Re: Attatching fence post to wall
If you're using the wall to support a short span of fence there shouldn't be too much load. Why not use a shorter post and attach it above the damp course?
I used three of these to secure mine. http://www.screwfix.com/p/frame-fixi...ck-of-10/17480 |
01-08-12, 08:29 AM | #6 |
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Re: Attatching fence post to wall
That reminds me, I have a roll of thick rubber strip, about 3mm thick - I suppose I could attatch that to the 50x100 post where it meets the wall but miss out the damp course?
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