JohnBishop

Hi All, Patio is mostly done (needs decking), mini porch is done but I proceed with the pergola and do the decking at one go on both. Same system like with my patio, steel bases in concrete. Just curing nicely. 3 days in and concrete is still warm.

Removed most of the plaster on the inside and taken some measurements: Frame H 203cm W 88cm Thickness 9cm Door H 192.5cm W 79.5cm Thickness 4.5cm Threshold H 9.5cm W 92.5cm Thickness 4.5cm I think the missing is the measurements of the opening itself. On the top I can see the frame is like 2cm deep into the plaster/plasterboard (second picture). On the sides it is about 0.5cm on each side. I think I need to hack off more plaster if I want to fit a similar size frame in there.

The other day I have removed the silicone in the corners and looked at the door frame (took some pictures) and it looks like the exterior insulation but also the interior plaster came after the doors so it looks like the frame goes deeper than I thought. I think I have to hack away the plaster to get a better idea and take realistic measurements. From what I know you need to give like 5mm gap on either side of the frame.

I bought these hinge screws but the thread is different to the original hinge screw on the right side. I think these HingeTite are to cupboard doors.

indeed "machine thread" is the term I was missing

Hi All, This is a silly question but what screws are for regular interior door hinges? I think it is M4 x 30mm but I think the thread on those is a bit different? Please advise. Thanks

Hi Everyone, I hope you are well. Are you allowed to installed back doors to open to the outside rather than to the inside like the front doors?

I went for the above post bases. On the patio I used 4x2 rafters. Will 5x2 rafters be enough for the pergola to support the 4 panels? I like the way you achieve some shade. I was going to felt it but now I don't know if this is going to be too much shade?

So do you guys think these 5mm thick steel post bases 150mm are sufficient for a pergola + 4 solar panels (approx. 100kg)? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324527521877 This is what I used on my patio but pergola is going to be a bit heavier due to the fact I put a roof (laminate boards and panels),

I just build like that. Thicker posts. If my patio has 6x6 I just cannot downgrade on my pergola. Patio 3.5x5m (roof dimensions) Pergola 4.5x4.5m (roof dimensions) What is the weight of those 2 panels? Do you install these fancy inverters under the panels? Did you wrap your roof with bitumen felt?

I have completed my patio project, now I proceed with pergola. This structure has to be stronger than the patio because I want to put 4 large solar panels on top. Same 6x6 posts but the question is about bases. Like we did this comparison previously: https://forum.buildhub.org.uk/topic/36582-patio-roof/#findComment-556352 I like these bases you can submerge into the concrete however this 5mm thickness does not give me confidence. I am confident with the timber, 6x6 posts and other bits like 2x7, rafters 2x8 to carry the load. Have you come across something similar but thicker e.g. 6-8mm thick steel?

Hi All, I hope you are well in 2025. I have to start planning for the decking. What would you recommend? Go for standard raised deck or paving slabs, EUR pallets and decking boards?

This Rust-Oleum galvanizing paint looks like is drying in minutes. Do you know how much time between coats? I don't see it on the can. On the website it says "To handle after 3 hours (at 20C)" so I would say 4h? So far I painted all the bases and some items that rust and this does the job. The paint is pretty thick, dries quickly and leaves some exposed bits but it even protects those nearby areas like a rust repellent of some sort - I think this is this cathodic protection at play. Without this stuff on the rust will pop up in some places even on stainless steel.

Thanks for the link. The empty tank is on top of the full one.

Hi, Please can you advise on a water pump to pump rainwater from one IBC tank to the other. I have filled up one and now want to transfer water from the bottom tank to the top tank. I know there are these immersion pumps like this one https://www.kaercher.com/uk/home-garden/drainage-pumps/sp-16-000-dual-16458330.html?utm_source=google-feed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=16458330&utm_name=SP 16.000 Dual&cid=ps_ggl_pmax_categ&gad_source=5&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8ome3qHwigMVFZiDBx1iQxRrEAQYAyABEgIHIPD_BwE but I won't be able to insert one from the top so it must be some inline water pump. I have looked up and found this one https://www.amazon.com/Seaflo-12v-Water-Pressure-Pump/dp/B01CPIHFSY What do you think? Thanks