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Hip Irons ...
Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in
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On 29/11/2017 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They are worth having, since they keep the tiles in place even when the mortar fails. -- Cheers, John. /================================================== ===============\ | Internode Ltd - http://www.internode.co.uk | |-----------------------------------------------------------------| | John Rumm - john(at)internode(dot)co(dot)uk | \================================================= ================/ |
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On 29/11/17 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:
Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They hold the tiles in place after the mortar has loosened and failed. So they don't fall on your head. TW |
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On Wednesday, 29 November 2017 10:28:22 UTC, John Rumm wrote:
On 29/11/2017 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They are worth having, since they keep the tiles in place even when the mortar fails. Especially on slate/similar smooth roofs. |
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"TimW" wrote in message news  On 29/11/17 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They hold the tiles in place after the mortar has loosened and failed. So they don't fall on your head. Never seen them here. |
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"harry" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, 29 November 2017 10:28:22 UTC, John Rumm wrote: On 29/11/2017 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They are worth having, since they keep the tiles in place even when the mortar fails. Especially on slate/similar smooth roofs. what?.....surely you would have a concealed lead soaker ? |
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"Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "TimW" wrote in message news On 29/11/17 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They hold the tiles in place after the mortar has loosened and failed. So they don't fall on your head. Never seen them here. some are hard to see but I bet you will start seeing them now ....... |
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Hip Irons ...
"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message ... "harry" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, 29 November 2017 10:28:22 UTC, John Rumm wrote: On 29/11/2017 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They are worth having, since they keep the tiles in place even when the mortar fails. Especially on slate/similar smooth roofs. what?.....surely you would have a concealed lead soaker ? no you are correct I have seen them with hip tiles...I think..... |
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"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "TimW" wrote in message news On 29/11/17 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They hold the tiles in place after the mortar has loosened and failed. So they don't fall on your head. Never seen them here. some are hard to see but I bet you will start seeing them now ....... Nope, I wont because I know we don’t have them and can use google street view to prove we don’t. |
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Hip Irons ...
"Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "TimW" wrote in message news
On 29/11/17 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They hold the tiles in place after the mortar has loosened and failed. So they don't fall on your head. Never seen them here. some are hard to see but I bet you will start seeing them now ....... Nope, I wont because I know we don’t have them and can use google street view to prove we don’t. merrycans only build shanty towns and love shingles so not surprised.......  |
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"Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "TimW" wrote in message news
On 29/11/17 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They hold the tiles in place after the mortar has loosened and failed. So they don't fall on your head. Never seen them here. some are hard to see but I bet you will start seeing them now ....... Nope, I wont because I know we don’t have them and can use google street view to prove we don’t. merrycans Nothing to do with me. |
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"Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "Jim GM4DHJ ..." wrote in message ... "Rod Speed" wrote in message ... "TimW" wrote in message news
On 29/11/17 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote:Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They hold the tiles in place after the mortar has loosened and failed. So they don't fall on your head. Never seen them here. some are hard to see but I bet you will start seeing them now ....... Nope, I wont because I know we don’t have them and can use google street view to prove we don’t. merrycans Nothing to do with me. thanks for letting me know ....... |
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Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: "harry" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, 29 November 2017 10:28:22 UTC, John Rumm wrote: On 29/11/2017 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They are worth having, since they keep the tiles in place even when the mortar fails. Especially on slate/similar smooth roofs. what?.....surely you would have a concealed lead soaker ? More often zinc round here. Keeps its shape better when unsupported. Lead can sag. -- *Would a fly without wings be called a walk? Dave Plowman London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. |
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"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message ... In article , Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: "harry" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, 29 November 2017 10:28:22 UTC, John Rumm wrote: On 29/11/2017 10:16, Jim GM4DHJ ... wrote: Are hip irons really required or are they there just to hold hip tiles in place until the mortar sets ? ... They are worth having, since they keep the tiles in place even when the mortar fails. Especially on slate/similar smooth roofs. what?.....surely you would have a concealed lead soaker ? More often zinc round here. Keeps its shape better when unsupported. Lead can sag. yes you can't beat a good section of zinc ridging on a hip for a roof with slates...... |
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