It is currently 29 Mar 2024, 05:52
RogerS wrote:Excellent progress, Malc. Just wondered why you were screwing the cladding on. I'd have been tempted to hire a Finishing Paslode or similar.
Andyp wrote:I am sympathetic towards screwing. It enables easy adjustment and replacement. When time is not your master I will screw all the time.
Andyp wrote:I am sympathetic towards screwing. It enables easy adjustment and replacement. When time is not your master I will screw all the time.
Andyp wrote:........
There are 4 or 5 boards on the side of my barn that are screwd on now to allow easy access when I lock myself out.
Andyp wrote:You are a filthly lot.
Honestly guys you are reading more into my posts than I had intended.
out.
I hear ya on the arthritis Malc, I've a rare (lucky me ) rhumatic auto-inflammatory condition, it's been getting worse over the last couple of years. I really struggled with parts of my build. Partly why I've been quiet of late. Won't go on too much but starting on DMARDs next monthMalc2098 wrote:Jimmy Mack wrote:I've not caught up with your build for ages Malc ( it's been a busy time).
You've progressed loads, and you'll be in it soon! The cladding was my favourite stage.
Excellent stuff, Very neat roof work
Thanks, Jim. Too kind!
It's slow progress, really. My mate can only get over about 1 day a fortnight, and my arthritis takes such a hammering, I have to do one day on, one day off!
The cladding is satisfying.
Anyway, Gents.
Talking of cladding, we took about a half our each on the first two, until we got into a rhythm, then it was about 10 to 15 minutes each.
To be honest, I couldn't get on with the crucifix, as much as I wanted to. The rest of the cladding I will be fitting on my own, but the longest lengths will be 3.5m and not nearly so heavy as the 5.5s.
So, lying half awake for most of the night, I came up with this.
It can reference off the bottom of the most recent fixed board which should be level. It can hang, screwed, from a counter batten and can support the next board. I know I put two of them on it, but I think that might be a bit ambitious.
OK, as you get close to the eaves, you'll have to revert to other methods, but I hope I can get up a wall with a couple of these.
Any helpful comments, please.
TrimTheKing wrote:I'm confused. I thought the idea was that the cladding was nailed at the top edge so the nails were hidden from weather and aesthetically more pleasing...
Cheers
Mark
TrimTheKing wrote:I'm confused. I thought the idea was that the cladding was nailed at the top edge so the nails were hidden from weather and aesthetically more pleasing...
Cheers
Mark
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