best fixing for 3'x3' gate post

[wambangers]

hi

i was thinking of using some 130mm sleeve anchors to fix the post for a gate to the side of house.the ones from screwfix(£3.90 for 10) are the ones im thinking of how would u lot do it?

many thanks

 

[Thermo]

we use thru bolts, much better fixing

 

[wambangers]

thankyou thermo

 

[JamesA]

Funny, I was also looking as these bolts last night in Wickes.
It's hard as I don't really know what I'm doing and there were about 50 to choose from.
Are thru bolts also called anything else such as "wallbolts":
http://www.wickes.co.uk/invt/510010...vJOxcInvY1H4JwBcSZ2MIfCIMv2VNq1z WJ9bQPNXrg==

I'm fixing a 70mm wooden post to my wall for a gate and I'd assummed I'd have to countersink the bolt as they say the maximum width item they can hold is 60mm.

 

[Deluks]

Bloody pricey! Is there no screwfix near you? Thrubolts are sometimes known as parabolts.
No need to c/sink if you get ones the right length (although cs can look tidier)

These would do it for example, although slightly longer and thicker than you'll need.

Or give these guys a call, I'm sure they'll put some in a jiffy bag and post them out.

 

[JamesA]

Thanks, I hadn't realised there was SUCH a price difference.
How far in the wall do you recommend?
Do you think "Thrubolts 12 x 130mm Drill Size 12 Max Fixture 60" would do, having 7cm in the wall and 6 cm countersunk in the 7cm post?

http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?ts=55610&id=13326

 

[Thermo]

yes.

have a look on toolstation, i think they are cheaper and they do a better range (140 long which are ideal for 75mm posts)