Thanks @EricL for your reply/suggestion.I'll give your suggestion on some heavy objects on top of the skirting boards to hopefully even out the bows ...
Well it took a bit of time by myself but I happy with my achievement Your recommendation @MitchellMc and @EricL to use the Buildex 10-8 x 65mm Clim ...
Hi @MitchellMc and thanks for your reply. Thanks for the advice about the Galvanised nails - I didn't realise they can react to treated pine.And also ...
ok, getting to the stage of putting the noggins in place. I have enough wood to do 2 rows of noggins - probably not needed, but I might as well use it ...
A question on whether to screw down Merbau decking boards over all joists or every other joist. My joists are 450mm (or there abouts) apart and wonder ...
Thank you @MitchellMc for your advice. I've never completed such a job, especially on this scale and on my own, so advice from yourself, Eric and staf ...
Thankyou @EricL and @MitchellMc for your quick replies and confirmations. Eric, I agree in using the Countersink drill bit - time saving for sure. On ...
It's looking awesome @GeoffMS. Very well done.
When you are finished I hope you can hit the Share a project button and document the steps you took. ...
Hi @GeoffMS
The screws should work well with the cement sheets, my only suggestion is to make sure that the countersink in the timber moulding is d ...
Since the noggins are an afterthought @GeoffMS, you could use the bright or gal nails it's just not a great building practice. Expect a limited life s ...
Hi @GeoffMS
You are absolutely correct, the reason the decking panel is fixed into every joist is to prevent it from moving and twisting. It also a ...
Hi @GeoffMS,
50mm screws will be fine. For countersinking, we also have the P&N 4 Piece Quickbit Pilot Drill / Countersink Bit Set. Once again, the ...
Well it took a bit of time by myself but I happy with my achievement Your recommendation @MitchellMc and @EricL to use the Buildex 10-8 x 65mm Clim ...
Hi @MitchellMc and thanks for your reply. Thanks for the advice about the Galvanised nails - I didn't realise they can react to treated pine.And also ...
ok, getting to the stage of putting the noggins in place. I have enough wood to do 2 rows of noggins - probably not needed, but I might as well use it ...
Thank you @MitchellMc for your advice. I've never completed such a job, especially on this scale and on my own, so advice from yourself, Eric and staf ...
Thankyou @EricL and @MitchellMc for your quick replies and confirmations. Eric, I agree in using the Countersink drill bit - time saving for sure. On ...