Hi Christian

I just went out and did test on the mortar. Its pretty sandy and crumbly so
I'm going the SDS way.

Stephen

"Christian McArdle" wrote in message
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I am loathe to spend any more money than I have to.

Do I really need to avoid fixing the battens to the mortar?

It's up to you. I've never had much success with fixing to mortar. I would
be cautious in attaching anything heavy to it. Perhaps a friend has an SDS
drill you can borrow?

Christian.