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    Posted by Derek Heron on 4 March 2006 at 20:09

    hi again fitting alupanel to 11mm exterior board two sections 2.4 metres X 400mm any suggestions as to how far apart fixings should be i have marked 6 on each panel will this be enough the panel is 3mm thick
    also what size screw recommended

    up a ladder in the morning

    Regards

    Derek

    Peter Normington replied 19 years, 10 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Peter Normington

    Member
    4 March 2006 at 20:16

    If thats 2 each end, and 2 in the middle it should be fine.
    But to be on the safe side, squirt a bit of evo stick serious stuff, or similar on the panel first (only if its permanent) I would use self tappers with caps, ( numberplate screws)

    Peter

  • Derek Heron

    Member
    4 March 2006 at 20:30

    thanks peter i was thinking of putting a bonding agent like no nails etc on the back getting it all lined up so the join in the middle was spot on and then screwing up i am predrilling the panel before going on site
    as it looks like snow tommorow
    not too happy with the layout of the job but its one of those customers with photoshop and its what they want 😕 and i got the call friday morning will post the pics when finished
    p.s thanks to the guys at pyramid in team valley warren Katie with advice and the guys in the warehouse
    who cut everything at short notice

    as its my wifes 43 birthday and she is now as old as me i will sign off for the evening and make her a card
    now where are those offcuts 😉

    Derek

  • Derek Heron

    Member
    4 March 2006 at 20:33

    ooops 😳 😳 😳 😳 😳 big slap 42

    not as old as i thought i was

    Derek

  • Peter Normington

    Member
    4 March 2006 at 20:44

    the other way is to make the screws hidden. use countersunk self tappers (you do dont need to predrill really as long as you press hard) and put a small circle of matching vinyl over the screw head.

    Now bog off and make your wife happy 😀

    Peter

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