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Concrete post and rail

  • 18-08-2015 1:20pm
    #1
    Redriddick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    I have about 20 meters of concrete post and rail that I would like to make more private.
    I'm just looking for suggestions how to attach the 6x6 timber panels to it.
    I was thinking of express nailing 4x2 battens to the rails and then screwing the panels to this.
    Any suggestions welcome.

    It would be very hard to replace all of it because of where it is located so thats a no go!!!!
    Thanks,


Comments

  • #2
    slimjimmc
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    The 6x6 will be like a big sail, are the posts sturdy enough to stand up to the wind pressure?


  • #3
    Redriddick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,133 ✭✭✭Redriddick


    They are alright its pretty sheltered where they are going!!


  • #4
    foxy farmer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,194 ✭✭✭foxy farmer


    What size are the rails? Drilling the rails could be a hit and miss affair due to the reinforcing iron within. My experiences with post and rail fencing has found that a lot of time the reinforcement doesn't extend the full length of the rails with the result that the ends crack off at the posts. Hammering express nails into them won't help. Put some mortar into the sockets around the rails to stop any movement before you start. Drilling the posts and fitting angle iron then bolting timber to this might be a better bet.


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