Onoff Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 11 minutes ago, MJNewton said: I've just re-read and spotted there was a 5mm gap, albeit filled with foam? Yes, correct. Studs are off the wall by a minimum 5mm gap. This gap filled with foam. Studs affixed at 5 points with plastic packs to suit with a concrete screw. It's just interesting to see on the FLIR how much darker the stud positions are. Pics later hopefully when I get them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassanclan Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Insulated pb would be the way to go. Fix it with exp foam and then 4 frame fixings to keep it in place in case of fire. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) SWMBO wants me to fit a mirror for some reason! On this white wall central to the basin. It'll cover that 1G back box: Plastered wall, 1/2" moisture resistant plasterboard on 50mm battens and infilled with PIR. It'll be one of these screws: But what "plugs" to use? 8 gauge screws in each case which I think equates to just over a 4mm screw. I was thinking these but use the mirror screws above, instead. Says suits "4.5x35" screws. ? Edited February 12, 2020 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJNewton Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I've never been too keen on the screw-in fixings shown (although have used the metal ones which are at least a bit better than the plastic) and would tend to use Fischer UX plugs now for direct-to-plasterboard fixing on non-heavyweight items. They scrunch up behind/inside the plasterboard and provide quite a secure fixing without damage to the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 I use the metal versions of those a lot and like them. Unless you find yourself in a damp house and the plasterboard is rotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 Ta both. I use the metal self drill ones a lot I should have perhaps said. Was only thinking plastic as it won't ever rust and streak down the wall. Sometimes think too you ideally need to use the screw that comes with them? Not overly keen that the mirror screws aren't stainless. This mirror needs to go on now simply to keep madam quiet but come off again later as I've a demister pad to go on the back. Thinking maybe these, if they don't work I can change to the metal curly wurlies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 The metal screw in ones are aluminium so no fear of rusting and staining. If you want to unscrew it later, there are two things to bear in mind. Firstly make sure the screws are not too tight self tapping into it. Often the case if they are not the supplied screws with the fixings. If they are too tight, hold the fixing in a vice and run the screw in and out several times until it becomes loose. If it is too tight then the fixing can unscrew out of the plasterboard. And to be sure a squirt of sticks like or your chosen adhesive as you screw it into the plasterboard helps prevent it unscrewing out of the plasterboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share Posted February 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, ProDave said: The metal screw in ones are aluminium so no fear of rusting and staining. If you want to unscrew it later, there are two things to bear in mind. Firstly make sure the screws are not too tight self tapping into it. Often the case if they are not the supplied screws with the fixings. If they are too tight, hold the fixing in a vice and run the screw in and out several times until it becomes loose. If it is too tight then the fixing can unscrew out of the plasterboard. And to be sure a squirt of sticks like or your chosen adhesive as you screw it into the plasterboard helps prevent it unscrewing out of the plasterboard. ? Used boxes of the metal ones over the years. Stuck in my head they were steel for some mad reason. Good shout on winding the "wrong" screw in first. Metal curly wurlies it is then! (Still smiling here that they're ali). I generally I must admit drill a hole first in the pb to minimise damage/bulging as they screw in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 On 04/12/2016 at 19:43, Onoff said: Well it's something to be going on with: The magazine fed bog roll holder is on hold given the current "ammo" shortage... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 Took the rainfall shower head down to clean the other night and dropped it on the ceramic tiled floor! (I had had a beer). Slight dink in the rainfall head but so far no visible damage to the tiles. Back up after descaling and it's not noticable. Surprising how much rusty crud in the little mesh filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone West Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Onoff said: Back up after descaling and it's not noticable. Should have connected your water softener . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 On 18/03/2020 at 22:38, Onoff said: The magazine fed bog roll holder is on hold given the current "ammo" shortage... Just think, if you had built it earlier, and had it "fully loaded" you would have been ahead of the game with your loo roll stockpile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 6 hours ago, ProDave said: Just think, if you had built it earlier, and had it "fully loaded" you would have been ahead of the game with your loo roll stockpile. Genuinely lucky enough to have been fairly well stocked prior to all this. Living where we do we were thinking we might get snowed in. Not having a 4x4 can make it tricky! Snowmobile.....yet another project! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 @Gav_P in answer to your question on @pocster's thread. The wet room corner, without screens: See the 4x4 tiles that are laid to falls in the picture. The full tile line outside that gets wet, so the top of then loo seat a bit and the bath corner. Up to the grey mat on the top right. Its the tiles get wetter that anything else. After showering it's a quick squeegee over the floor then kick the towel around the floor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 18 hours ago, Onoff said: @Gav_P in answer to your question on @pocster's thread. The wet room corner, without screens: See the 4x4 tiles that are laid to falls in the picture. The full tile line outside that gets wet, so the top of then loo seat a bit and the bath corner. Up to the grey mat on the top right. Its the tiles get wetter that anything else. After showering it's a quick squeegee over the floor then kick the towel around the floor. Wee still goes everywhere. We all know everyone’s wee’s in the shower ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 26 minutes ago, pocster said: Wee still goes everywhere. F***ing scrumpy necking, West Country yokel! In The Garden Of England we say "One still goes everywhere!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pocster Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Onoff said: F***ing scrumpy necking, West Country yokel! In The Garden Of England we say "One still goes everywhere!" Wee is nice . It spreads everywhere. Could be worse .... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav_P Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, Onoff said: F***ing scrumpy necking, West Country yokel! You called??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 14 minutes ago, Gav_P said: You called??? Buildhub has a veritable infezdation! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 SWMBO is still blathering on about some sort of dedicated storage in the bathroom cupboard! I want it on wheels so it can roll out allowing access to pipes etc. As it stands, looks much more organised with the door shut! I've just acquired some offcut ply strips, nom. 220mm wide. Been a bit damp but drying out fine other than done staining: It's nicely close grained and no holes on the edges. It's this: Mulling over whether I could use two of the long strips either side as "sides", maybe spaced with a gap in between. To gain shelf depth and aid air flow for when towels etc are on it. The shelf battens would join the uprights together. Then have a couple of solid shelves at the bottom with slats up above, all made out of the ply. Not sure whether this ply is thick enough to be used as battens similarly as slats. As to finish...maybe a blue woodstain? Off down the rabbit hole we go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 As SWMBO is an alumni of the Pat Coombs School of We Don't Like Excitement, I've gone traditional: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 My ceiling speakers... They fit in from the ceiling side but the screws go into silly little clips above the pb. In this pic three clips used, with the 4th screw into the adjacent noggin. Long term the plan is a fire hood like this: It'll be pushed down onto a bead of intumescent sealant. The gap between pir and hood will then be gun foamed. The speaker cable will come up through a conduit and sealed with Wiska gel. It'll be as good as I can get getting back to airtight as I cut a bfo in the vcl. 2nd pic above you can just see the green vcl through where the foil is split on the edge of the hole. What I need are "permanent" clips top side that I won't ever have to access again. Maybe a ply square with some threaded inserts? A steel plate with some tapped holes? I could stick either down to the pb topside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 I need to order some M4, A4 stainless, cheese head screws: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiking Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Onoff said: I need to order some M4, A4 stainless, cheese head screws: I’ve probably missed this somewhere but what is powering/controlling your speakers? Trad hifi setup? Bluetooth controller/amp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted January 11, 2021 Author Share Posted January 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, daiking said: I’ve probably missed this somewhere but what is powering/controlling your speakers? Trad hifi setup? Bluetooth controller/amp? Bluetooth controller / amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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