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Removable alternatives to dynabolts?

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Created by Harrow > 9 months ago, 13 Jan 2016
Bigwavedave
QLD, 2057 posts
13 Mar 2016 10:39AM
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How did you anchor the sheep dog to the concrete?

Mastbender
1972 posts
13 Mar 2016 9:11AM
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Next step, covering up that stained concrete wall.
Been there.
Any paint or epoxy/paint won't do the job, it will eventually start to bubble up over time. You'll should attach some vertical wood ledgers (2"x2"), using the fastener of your choice (I know, gotta go thru that again) then side it with some nice wood siding, stain it, and walk away. Now you're done, enjoy.
Great job by the way.

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
13 Mar 2016 12:28PM
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Mastbender said..
Next step, covering up that stained concrete wall.
Been there.
Any paint or epoxy/paint won't do the job, it will eventually start to bubble up over time. You'll should attach some vertical wood ledgers (2"x2"), using the fastener of your choice (I know, gotta go thru that again) then side it with some nice wood siding, stain it, and walk away. Now you're done, enjoy.
Great job by the way.

Yep, you guessed the next job. Thanks for the tip, I was wondering how paint would go with the leaching concrete behind it.

Emeboy
NSW, 399 posts
13 Mar 2016 12:33PM
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The fence looks awesome.... Just be sure to use short series drills when you fix the timber to the concrete (pretty sure you have the fasteners covered now.... )

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
13 Mar 2016 1:40PM
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Emeboy said..
The fence looks awesome.... Just be sure to use short series drills when you fix the timber to the concrete (pretty sure you have the fasteners covered now....)

Thanks! Yes, I'll certainly keep that in mind. Already got images like the one below in my mind.




sn
WA, 2775 posts
13 Mar 2016 11:07AM
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Emeboy said..
The fence looks awesome.... Just be sure to use short series drills when you fix the timber to the concrete (pretty sure you have the fasteners covered now.... )


I wouldnt even bother with drilling into the concrete!


Clean the concrete with a pressure cleaner and any real crook bits get wire brushed - then drown it with a heap of silasec [concrete sealer] to give yourself umpteen years of good concrete.

Pump loads of liquid nails onto the timber and then prop the timbers against the wall for a couple of days while it dries and cures.

While the glue dries - stain and pre drill your horizontal screening timbers, when stain and glue are dry - S/S screws for untreated timber, or "green" screws for treated pine]


stephen

Jono77
WA, 356 posts
13 Mar 2016 12:52PM
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Nice grass!!

Mark _australia
WA, 23530 posts
13 Mar 2016 12:53PM
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That is a ripper job harrow.

Don't wanna think about that all those panels custom made in ally cost but it is a real quality job mate

Vince68
WA, 675 posts
13 Mar 2016 1:29PM
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Harrow your dog seems to be very happy to have some nice shiny new posts to piss on. But your next job o would think is to give some life back to the table and chairs. They're looking a bit sad and tired.

Nice job on the rest of it though

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
13 Mar 2016 4:48PM
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Vince68 said..
Harrow your dog seems to be very happy to have some nice shiny new posts to piss on. But your next job o would think is to give some life back to the table and chairs. They're looking a bit sad and tired.


Yeah, I know.

They're home made. Put them together 20 years ago. Got the local timber merchant to dress me up some 4 x 2 Merbau for the frame, then added some brush box decking I had laying around, all held together with 3/8 stainless steel threaded rod and screws. No kidding, you could use the chairs as car stands if required.

Just for you, I'll give them an oil this easter.

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
13 Mar 2016 4:58PM
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Jono77 said..
Nice grass!!

You should have seen it before the dog wrecked it.



Wineman
NSW, 1412 posts
13 Mar 2016 10:59PM
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Emeboy said..
The fence looks awesome.... Just be sure to use short series drills when you fix the timber to the concrete (pretty sure you have the fasteners covered now.... )


Paul
the best solution for stained concrete is a mix of aquadere and cement.
Have used it on bridge viaducts and exposed concrete where formwork or leaching have stained.
Lasts for 20+ years.
Don't tell any one as it is a trade secret.
Make it up into a runny paste and apply with a roller. Add another coat if necessary
cheers

cauncy
WA, 8407 posts
13 Mar 2016 10:35PM
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Harrow said...
Finished (almost - one panel to go).

Well here it is. I made some drawings and took them to a local engineering workshop to have made up. It's all in aluminium. Posts are 75mm sq x 3mm thick. Flanges and cleats 10mm thick. All fastened with 100mm stainless steel coach screws set into ramplugs with nylon washers so there's no stainless steel hardware touching the aluminium fencing.



















Nice pad
You must bloody rolling in it harrow
Next time don't freeloading And get a tradesman in

FormulaNova
WA, 15090 posts
14 Mar 2016 3:45PM
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cauncy said..

Harrow said...
Finished (almost - one panel to go).

Well here it is. I made some drawings and took them to a local engineering workshop to have made up. It's all in aluminium. Posts are 75mm sq x 3mm thick. Flanges and cleats 10mm thick. All fastened with 100mm stainless steel coach screws set into ramplugs with nylon washers so there's no stainless steel hardware touching the aluminium fencing.



Nice pad
You must bloody rolling in it harrow
Next time don't freeloading And get a tradesman in



I guess you are just joking around, but in my case, sometimes (often?) the homeowner takes the task a bit more personally, and sometimes they do a better job.

For a tradesman to do it to the same standard requires you to find one that takes that pride, or knows how to do the job properly. Sometimes they don't, sometimes the job is uneconomic to do the right way and the owners won't pay for doing it the right way.

I know I sometimes get asked why I insist on something getting done a certain way, but hey, if I'm willing to pay the extra, then why not. It is surprising though that sometimes you get told 'ya can't do it that way', which translates to 'I don't think you can do it like that'.

It's like all those home improvement shows where they show you the excellent trades people and then show you how easy it is when you hire a professional. They don't mention the others that you might have to wade through until you find the excellent trademan.



Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
14 Mar 2016 6:59PM
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cauncy said..
Nice pad
You must bloody rolling in it harrow
Next time don't freeloading And get a tradesman in

Hey it's only by building my own fences, servicing my own car, doing my own tiling, building my own furniture, etc, etc, that I can afford to live here.

Next up... DIY pool rust repairs. (Know where I can get some cheap marble-sheen? )

Test pilot 1
WA, 1430 posts
14 Mar 2016 5:34PM
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That extension cord trip hazard looks a bit dodgy though!

VB MAN
1156 posts
14 Mar 2016 6:20PM
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Why did you fence off the yard off from the yard ? Pic 1

I:E The house to the dodgy outdoor setting .

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
15 Mar 2016 3:24PM
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VB MAN said..
Why did you fence off the yard off from the yard ? Pic 1

I:E The house to the dodgy outdoor setting .

To stop the dog eating visitors as they try to approach the front door. Pic 9

VB MAN
1156 posts
15 Mar 2016 4:24PM
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^^^ WHOA, looks scary.

Wot's your address, I'll pop over and test that theory.

Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
15 Mar 2016 8:08PM
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VB MAN said..
^^^ WHOA, looks scary.

Wot's your address, I'll pop over and test that theory.


Beware the wolf in sheep(dog)s clothing.

FormulaNova
WA, 15090 posts
15 Mar 2016 6:32PM
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Harrow said..

VB MAN said..
^^^ WHOA, looks scary.

Wot's your address, I'll pop over and test that theory.



Beware the wolf in sheep(dog)s clothing.


Yep, I reckon it would be similar to this and you wouldn't know whether it was happy or angry:





Harrow
NSW, 4521 posts
15 Mar 2016 9:46PM
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FormulaNova said..
Yep, I reckon it would be similar to this and you wouldn't know whether it was happy or angry:

She's always happy, but gets rather excited and greets visitors by running at them and leaping on them. A full grown sheepie hitting you in the chest at full sprint speed just as you reach the top of a set of concrete stairs is rather dangerous!



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