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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low
concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
On Feb 17, 10:39*am, Jim K wrote:
as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K Expect a shattered wall. NT |
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Jim K writes: as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? I would probably screw some treated battens (roofing battens would be good) to the wall using SDS drill and plugs. Then attach whatever you want to those with nails or screws. Leave enough air gaps so the battens are not sealed in and can dry out; that way both the battens are whatever facing you use will last longer. -- Andrew Gabriel [email address is not usable -- followup in the newsgroup] |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
On 17/02/2012 10:39, Jim K wrote:
as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K I think I'd screw batons into the wall and nail the timber to them. |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
On Feb 17, 11:28*am, NT wrote:
On Feb 17, 10:39*am, Jim K wrote: as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K Expect a shattered wall. Eh? Would work fine, indoors, with the right nails and nail-gun. Outside, you want to allow water to drain and the masonry nailgun nails aren't galvanised (or ss or otherwise treated), so nailing or screwing into battens would be a much better way to go as others have suggested. But a concrete block wall shattering would not be an issue. |
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On Feb 17, 12:31 pm, Bolted wrote:
On Feb 17, 11:28 am, NT wrote: On Feb 17, 10:39 am, Jim K wrote: as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K Expect a shattered wall. Eh? Would work fine, indoors, with the right nails and nail-gun. Outside, you want to allow water to drain and the masonry nailgun nails aren't galvanised (or ss or otherwise treated), so nailing or screwing into battens would be a much better way to go as others have suggested. But a concrete block wall shattering would not be an issue. mmm was hoping to avoid battening as they will make the face timber[1] project too far off the face of the wall, and beyond the slight overhang of the copings... so brass screws into the block maybe with a plastic washer or too betwixt wall and timber? [1] which timber(s) goes a nice weathered grey colour over time and appears to not need much maintenance? Jim K |
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[1] which timber(s) goes a nice weathered grey colour over time and appears to not need much maintenance? Jim K Oak for one. Don't know about others. Tim |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
Iroko will weather better than (European) Oak and go a silver grey.
Iroko can also be oiled for a spectacular appearance. Iroko dust is carcinogenic and the oil can be a bit nasty too. Oak dislikes iron, Iroko dislikes brass. You can use individual short panels with Iroko, as a horizontal cladding, very attractive. No need to overlap and it gives a very attractive architectural finish. Why not use a coloured render, textured render etc? |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
On Feb 17, 1:12*pm, Jim K wrote:
On Feb 17, 12:31 pm, Bolted wrote: But a concrete block wall shattering would not be an issue. mmm was hoping to avoid battening as they will make the face timber[1] project too far off the face of the wall, and beyond the slight overhang of the copings... so brass screws into the block maybe with a plastic washer or too betwixt wall and timber? Is this plain planks, weatherboard, clapboard or what? Run horizontally or vertically? [1] which timber(s) goes a nice weathered grey colour over time and appears to not need much maintenance? I'd use cedar, oak, larch or chestnut ( the first two being more easily sourced). Any of the tropicals used for eg decking would also do (and go grey, all timber does with exposure to UV). |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
On 17/02/2012 10:39, Jim K wrote:
as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K If it's only lightweight decorative timber, would one of the epoxy or polyester based adhesives that comes in big sealant-gun tubes do the job? |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
On Feb 17, 4:07 pm, RustyCrampon wrote:
On 17/02/2012 10:39, Jim K wrote: as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K If it's only lightweight decorative timber, would one of the epoxy or polyester based adhesives that comes in big sealant-gun tubes do the job? mmm good idea - tho damp tolerance of the bond would be the acid question?? Jim K |
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On Feb 17, 2:38 pm, Bolted wrote:
On Feb 17, 1:12 pm, Jim K wrote: On Feb 17, 12:31 pm, Bolted wrote: But a concrete block wall shattering would not be an issue. mmm was hoping to avoid battening as they will make the face timber[1] project too far off the face of the wall, and beyond the slight overhang of the copings... so brass screws into the block maybe with a plastic washer or too betwixt wall and timber? Is this plain planks, weatherboard, clapboard or what? whatever not decided Run horizontally or vertically? Vertically along/round a curved "snake like" wall. [1] which timber(s) goes a nice weathered grey colour over time and appears to not need much maintenance? I'd use cedar, oak, larch or chestnut ( the first two being more easily sourced). Any of the tropicals used for eg decking would also do (and go grey, all timber does with exposure to UV). mmm put another way what's cheapest and how long would it last left to go grey? Jim K |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
"RustyCrampon" wrote in message om... On 17/02/2012 10:39, Jim K wrote: as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K If it's only lightweight decorative timber, would one of the epoxy or polyester based adhesives that comes in big sealant-gun tubes do the job? You can now get galvanised self tapping masonary screws - drill a hole, then screw them in without a plug. Seemed to work well fixing the joist hangers to concrete block walls for my shed. They are fairly meaty, though. -- No plan survives contact with the enemy. [Not even bunny] Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") |
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fixing timber cladding to concrete block garden wall - nail gun?
"Bolted" wrote in message ... On Feb 17, 11:28 am, NT wrote: On Feb 17, 10:39 am, Jim K wrote: as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K Expect a shattered wall. Eh? Would work fine, indoors, with the right nails and nail-gun. Outside, you want to allow water to drain and the masonry nailgun nails aren't galvanised (or ss or otherwise treated), so nailing or screwing into battens would be a much better way to go as others have suggested. But a concrete block wall shattering would not be an issue. ********* I'm with NT on this - true concrete blocks are mainly aggregate and blasting stones with a brad can excavate pits in the wall. I have had bad experiences trying to drill small holes where I have hit a large stone which has then pinged out of the block. I don't think may houses have concrete blocks indoors - usually brick or some kind of cinder. Could be wrong, though :-) -- No plan survives contact with the enemy. [Not even bunny] Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") |
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On Feb 17, 5:53 pm, "David WE Roberts" wrote:
snip I don't think may houses have concrete blocks indoors - usually brick or some kind of cinder. Could be wrong, though :-) indoors? Jim K |
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On Feb 17, 5:17*pm, Jim K wrote:
Run horizontally or vertically? Vertically along/round a curved "snake like" wall. Vertical points away from battens as you need battens and cross battens for proper ventilation and drainage, so that would stick it even further off the wall. So I think something along the lines of stand-offs under screws probably is best, like your washer idea or plastic packers. The end grain at the top and bottom is going to be where the rot starts to get you. I was going to suggest adding a flat board along the top just under the coving to shed the water further out, but the curve makes that a no-go. It would be better to replace the coving with something with more overhang to shed past the wood, but if that's out of the question, so be it. [1] which timber(s) goes a nice weathered grey colour over time * and appears to not need much maintenance? I'd use cedar, oak, larch or chestnut ( the first two being more easily sourced). *Any of the tropicals used for eg decking would also do (and go grey, all timber does with exposure to UV). mmm put another way what's cheapest and how long would it last left to go grey? Cedar is normally a nice balance, and if properly installed it would last 40-50 years. It won't last that long the way you are going to have to do it (especially if the water sheds the coving onto end- grain), but I'd guess you'd get at least 10 years out of it before it started looking too tatty. Ipe is probably the best of the affordable (and sustainable) tropicals and is widely available in decking form which is usually reversible with a plain side. At a guess - 20 or 30 years, but those are all complete guesses. |
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On Feb 17, 5:48*pm, "David WE Roberts" wrote:
"RustyCrampon" wrote in message om... On 17/02/2012 10:39, Jim K wrote: as per title - how would I fix "decorative" treated timber to a low concrete block garden wall? Ideally I'm imagining a nail gun for speed - but what sort of brads/ nails are needed for secure fixing and longevity? Cheers Jim K If it's only lightweight decorative timber, would one of the epoxy or polyester based adhesives that comes in big sealant-gun tubes do the job? You can now get galvanised self tapping masonary screws - drill a hole, then screw them in without a plug. Seemed to work well fixing the joist hangers to concrete block walls for my shed. They are fairly meaty, though. -- No plan survives contact with the enemy. [Not even bunny] Helmuth von Moltke the Elder (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") I did this ot the bottom couple of weatherboards on my recent workshop. The concrete floor was contained within a low concrete block wall. I used the plastic spacers from Screwfix to space the timbers off the concrete and ordinary screws. Rob. |
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