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    Door threshold?

    This is same thing yea? https://www.amazon.co.uk/STORMGUARD-04SR0020838A-Slimline-Threshold-Aluminium/dp/B01M0HFFG3/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&hvadid=2342260204&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=stormguard+threshold&qid=1600077372&refinements=p_72%3A419153031&rnid=419152031&sr=8-2&tag=mh0a9-21
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    Door threshold?

    Yea of course get what you mean, so what is best option in your opinion, worried about messing bottom door up with recess cut although the trim looks neat I have it in the sill groove. Either way the bottom of the door cant sit flush on top of the the sill correct? as something needs to go under...
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    Door threshold?

    agh right that would mean there is a gap between the bottom front of the door and the sill about 10mm? hmm that wont look too good...also I dont have a tool to cut the recess and its an old door, if I dont use it all, can I just have the bottom door sit flush on top of sill?
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    Door threshold?

    Hi lads I am fitting an old door and got a hardwood door frame with the seals but I dont know what the plastic bit is in the photos attached, I think its a threshold for under the door that sits into the groove on the sill? is that right? if so I need to plane bottom of door to sit on top of it...
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    Roof pitch issue

    I think I need to use acros and raise the middle up 4 inches.
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    Roof pitch issue

    I dont want to do that so want a V at the ridge, thanks.
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    Roof pitch issue

    9 feet length, pic attached of the other side to show tiles, concrete tiles I believe. Thanks
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    Roof pitch issue

    yet again I am in need of advise...I have my frame in and made my door smaller but I am up to max I think for roof pitch for concrete tiles and I need to put a 2.5 stone lintel on top of door top frame which will mean another small row of stone making roof pitch to shallow. Middle roof height is...
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    Frame fixing screws

    Thanks Johnny good to know:)
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    Frame fixing screws

    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
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    Frame fixing screws

    What length screw for a 2 inch timber then into stone? 120mm? https://www.toolstation.com/search?q=nylon%20frame%20fixing%20screws
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    Frame fixing screws

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

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

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

    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...
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    Frame fixing screws

    Great convo...this place is great man haha, so not sure whats my best here...going 2 inches into the harwood frame then into stone as seen attached on pic, so is it these: https://www.screwfix.com/p/fischer-nylon-hammerfix-8-x-120mm-50-pack/90560 or is it these...
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    Frame fixing screws

    Thanks lads gonna use these, :)
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    Frame fixing screws

    Hi lads I am going to use these to fit and external hardwood frame to Yorkshire stone walling for a front door fit, is that ok, so no need for plugs. Attached opening for frame. Thx https://www.screwfix.com/p/easydrive-countersunk-concrete-screws-7-5-x-120mm-100-pack/9008h
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    Top plate bedding

    g8, so wall plate on top of mortar then add 2 straps get plate level and screw straps in.
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    Top plate bedding

    Hi any help appreciated. I think this is obvious outer skin to cover cavity and to secure the facia's Question: When I add the top timber 4x2 top plate does it go onto the outer skin or inner skin? and do I lay it on some cement or just screw down to the bricks, also I dont need a line of DPC...
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