Fixing to metal fence

cli_snapple · 24 Jul 2015

Hi,

I am installing SWA cable for a client to get power to their summer house. They have a solid strong solid metal fence which they own that is sufficiently robust.

I don't have construction experience of working with metal and am unsure what the best way to fix the SWA cleats to the fence is. One idea I have is to fix a wooden batten bolted on from neighbours side. I am wondering if there is an easier way that is secure.

Any advice be much appreciated.

Thanks

Scarlet

freddiemercurystwin · 24 Jul 2015

Got some photos of the cleats and fence?

cli_snapple · 27 Jul 2015

Here is photo of fence. I haven't bought cleats yet. Someone today suggested self tapping screws... Id appreciate comments on that as need it to be very secure.

Thanks

Burnerman · 27 Jul 2015

Stainless self tappers are fine, if the metal isn't too thick.
How about stainless nuts and screws?
John

cli_snapple · 4 Aug 2015

Thanks, i'll have a go with self tappers then as metal isn't too thick, and avoids negotiating access from other side that bolts would need.

Nozzle · 4 Aug 2015

Rivnuts and short machine screws.

What will you do about the sharp edge of the self-trapper on the neighrbours side of the fence?

cli_snapple · 4 Aug 2015

Thanks Nozzle, yes leaving sharp edges on other side would not be safe. rivnuts - i will look in to how to them. i like when a job throws up new problems to solve.

Burnerman · 4 Aug 2015

Would pop rivets be any good here? Maybe 5mm diameter, 12mm long?
John

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