Recent content by Peter2222

The same builder laid the patio and then installed the fence on top. Unfortunately it was 2 and a half years ago, I just haven't got round to thinking about it until now, so I've got no chance of getting him back to sort. Thoughts on me having a hack at it with multi-tool?

Thanks - It does drain off ok, maybe slower than it should but it does, one or two small puddles but not near the fence. Yeh can't be taking them off

They are nailed in. Wooden posts Water drains to the left of the picture of the front of the patio Ground level is a foot lower the other side of the fence What do you reckon John?

If I was a bit more confident and capable I’d take off and refit but I don’t think I’d do it without stressing out. But good flag about waiting for a prolonged dry spell (not now) to do any cutting

Thanks for that, I could probably do with buying a multi tool for other things too so sounds like it could be a worthwhile buy

Hi all, looking for some advice We had this fence installed on top of patio tiles. As it’s directly in contact with the patio when it rains the slats get damp at the bottom. Pic attached Im worried they will rot. So would you advise trimming the bottom centimetre or so off each one? (They are...

Thanks @Diver Fred I’m replacing the handle with a new one so it doesn’t matter what state I leave the handle. I’ve tried to get that mangled screw out but it’s too firmly in and I cant grab it. When you say drilling out do you mean drilling through that mangled screw? And cutting through the...

Hi all, help need please Trying to remove a bathroom door handle and just can’t get the thing off. It seems like the lock end of the handle won’t won’t detach. I can’t see anything that would release anything like a screw, although on the lock there does seem to be a mangled/deformed bit of...

@chirpychippy hi again, would any other grade wood glue work do you think? D5 doesn’t seem very readily available at regular outlets. If I get the screw right could I get away with a different D-grade do you think? Thanks again

Wow thanks for the detailed instructions. Looks like I’ve got some shopping to do but will give this a go. Thanks very much

Not that I can see…

Hi all, looking for help please… A small section of bannister we have on our stairs has come loose from the post it should be attached to. I tried using Gripfill or something similar but it didn’t have enough grab. Has anyone any other ideas that could help? Other adhesives maybe? I’m not...

Ah do you mean this bit? The screws don’t look too bad and it’s not showing too much signs of wear unlike the previous pics..

hi again all, I’ve had a peak below the side flashing, and it’s clear the wood on the damp side seems to have warped away leaving a gap to the side and at the end, which looks like the problem. Compared to the dry side which is flush with no gap. I did try rescrewing with ptfe but seems...

We can live with a section being rotten as long as we can fix the ingress so the rot doesn't spread.