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Fixing 2 x 1 battens to hollow blocks

  • 29-06-2018 11:35am
    #1
    pawdee
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    Hi all,

    What's the easiest / quickest way to fix battens to a hollow blockwork wall? I just want grounds for very light timber sheeting externally on a boundary wall. I hate using masonry nails and I suspect that they'd burst the blocks anyway. Will I have to drill, plug, screw or is there a quicker way? Thanks in advance for any ideas!


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  • #2
    kieran.
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    Easi Fix Express Nail - drill a hole through wood/wall bang it in with the hammer simples


  • #3
    pawdee
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    kieran. wrote: »
    Easi Fix Express Nail - drill a hole through wood/wall bang it in with the hammer simples
    Sound man, thanks. I'll get a box of those so. I've always had trouble with steel nails.....bending, breaking, sparks flying etc etc!


  • #4
    Calahonda52
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    kieran. wrote: »
    Easi Fix Express Nail - drill a hole through wood/wall bang it in with the hammer simples


    I would suggest you drill the hole in the timber a tad bigger than the size of the express nail, as its easier to drive an you wont split the 2 by 1

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  • #5
    the_pen_turner
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    express nails are great but fairly perminant. i would go for plugs and screws. at least you can take it down again


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