Frame fixing screws

[theDIYkid]

Im painting the frame anyway so the plugs will be painted or stained with it, ok I can use both, really stupid question now, the frame opening is ready apart from lintel which is going on soon, can I fit the frame now after lintel attached which is a stone lintel, is there a rule or do I wait for the roof on first? just want frame out of way thats all.

Pic attached.

 

[theDIYkid]

Expanding foam (joke)
Top ones in my opinion are better for a wooden frame. But either will ultimately work

only use foam for sides of frame to seal then use frame sealant on outside. Bed of mortar for bottom sill.

 

[johnny2007]

Im painting the frame anyway so the plugs will be painted or stained with it, ok I can use both, really stupid question now, the frame opening is ready apart from lintel which is going on soon, can I fit the frame now after lintel attached which is a stone lintel, is there a rule or do I wait for the roof on first? just want frame out of way thats all.

Pic attached.

Yes, put it in!
Head can go after.

 

[theDIYkid]

Yes, put it in!
Head can go after.

great, head you mean roof, so 3 screws either side and 2 on top, none bottom sill just mortar?
Thanks

 

[johnny2007]

great, head you mean roof, so 3 screws either side and 2 on top, none bottom sill just mortar?
Thanks

Head=lintel+roof.
There's no standard for fixing frames, you put screws where they're needed.
Sometimes you get a naughty corner that needs a bit of persuasion in staying levelled so one more fixing is required.
In an ideal world 3 per sides and 2 for top are ok.
For bottom, if you have a wooden sill, i would suggest fixing with screws and use spacers to level, then a squirt of foam to act as insulation.
Mortar bed is prone to getting damp and damage the wood with time.

 

[^woody^]

Very true, thing is that damn plug cutter always disappears when you need it!

I have that same problem with every single tool I own.

 

[theDIYkid]

Head=lintel+roof.
There's no standard for fixing frames, you put screws where they're needed.
Sometimes you get a naughty corner that needs a bit of persuasion in staying levelled so one more fixing is required.
In an ideal world 3 per sides and 2 for top are ok.
For bottom, if you have a wooden sill, i would suggest fixing with screws and use spacers to level, then a squirt of foam to act as insulation.
Mortar bed is prone to getting damp and damage the wood with time.

cool. will screw down sill with 2 screws on top of packers and foam.

 

[theDIYkid]

What length screw for a 2 inch timber then into stone? 120mm?
https://www.toolstation.com/search?q=nylon frame fixing screws

 

[catlad]

Those will be ample.

 

[johnny2007]

cool. will screw down sill with 2 screws on top of packers and foam.

Spray foam after the whole frame is fixed and you're happy with the level.

 

[theDIYkid]

Guys one more thing what screw is better the 120mm or 160mm? thru timber in pic about 2 inch thick then into the stone?
thanks

 

[johnny2007]

120

 

[theDIYkid]

120

Thanks Johnny good to know