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sign fitting
first time for me…. putting up an 8×4 panatrim sign and panel, what the best fixing to use when the factorys building has a steel cladding.
thanks
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Well I have only ever used normal self tappers from screwfix etc.
Just don’t overtighten as the cladding is thin and at least one every 500mm on the top rail. Use a fairly thick screw thread.
Never had one fall off! -
tech screws, or self tapers like has been said.
i use tech screws with the open threads for soft metals like the plasitcol metal cladding on buildings.
much quicker and with a better grip as they come with a rubber washer fitted. you will need "full thread techs" -
Hilti – bag of cladding screws. Can’t go wrong – self cutting, with washer.
Dave
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The self drilling screws I use are too wide to put in panatrim because of the bolt type head. What ones are you using Rob and Dave?
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Self drillers i use are marked as drywall screws,about 1.5 ins long
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quote Andy Gorman:The self drilling screws I use are too wide to put in panatrim because of the bolt type head. What ones are you using Rob and Dave?
I use eurotrim 100, and sometimes don’t bother with the washers / take them off. Hilti cladding (grey) comes with them…the (gold) course thread ones don’t. It’s a tight squeeze even using a proper holder…but it’s fast, easy and really secure.
http://www.hilti.co.uk/holuk/modules/pr … OID=-27495 -
self tappers have always worked for me.
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Can somebody advise me what is a best / general size self tapper screw, I am not familiar with Imperial measurements and am lost in a world or fractions 😮 😳
Cheers
Warren
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I just ordered a pack of each :lol1: I suppose it’s the best way to learn 😉
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