I'm trying to fit a curtain track above a window but cannot drill through the lintel.
I've read some contradictory posts on this forum as to whether it's actually possible to drill through a metal lintel.
Some say it is, but only with the correct drill bit, some say that if its an RSJ then you may as well give up. Others say that you can actually use a self drilling screw that will anchor to the metal of an RSJ (really?).
I'm confused!
I've used a brand new titanium drill bit with no luck and am just about to fit a wooden baton using a combination of screws (where i can get them in at the edges) ) No More Nails, and a Hilti gun.
HOWEVER if anybody can persuade me to try another approach to fixing directly into the lintel then I'm listening.
Cheers
Matt
I've read some contradictory posts on this forum as to whether it's actually possible to drill through a metal lintel.
Some say it is, but only with the correct drill bit, some say that if its an RSJ then you may as well give up. Others say that you can actually use a self drilling screw that will anchor to the metal of an RSJ (really?).
I'm confused!
I've used a brand new titanium drill bit with no luck and am just about to fit a wooden baton using a combination of screws (where i can get them in at the edges) ) No More Nails, and a Hilti gun.
HOWEVER if anybody can persuade me to try another approach to fixing directly into the lintel then I'm listening.
Cheers
Matt