Affixing Fence Post to House.

[Nico G]

Morning All.

I need to erect (snigger) a new fence in the back garden, and due to the "foundations" of the house / Concrete path / slab sticking out about 8 inches form the wall itself, I cannot drive a fence post into the ground close enough not to leave a large gap.

basically I need to fix trhe first post to the brickwork, and I don't have a drill aside from my trusty De Walt cordless.

I suspect it won't be up to the job, but the question is, what is the job I suppose !!

I need to drill into the brick, but what fittings do I need to fix the post to the house through the post itself ?
Guessing I need to fix @ three or four points?.

So do I need to go and buy and SDS Drilling machine or will a decent grunty 240V Hammer suffice?

Thanks in advance - Nick.

[Nico G]

andy43 said:

Good point well made - clay bricks or cheese?

The bricks are proper, a quick try with the cordless and a 6mm masonary drill basically resulted in a cone-shaped mark on the brick and nothing more.

Thanks

[Nico G]

BlackZeD said:

You could try using "Thunder bolts", they are the equivalent of a woodscrew for concrete or bricks.
Basically drill correct size hole in brick (in the right places) and screw in using a spanner or ratchet.
Think they would need to be sunk level to be able to mount panel.
I have bought from Homebase and Wickes before.


http://www.tradefixdirect.com/anchor-bolts/thunder...

Edited by BlackZeD on Wednesday 6th May 09:28

Thanks - They look like they might work and I have various drives for the cordless I might be able to wind them in with.

So if I have a 100mm / 4 inch post I guess I need at least another 50mm actually in the wall? or more even..

[Nico G]

northwest monkey said:

It's time you bought yourself a corded SDS drill and some Fischer bolts. Screwfix will sell you one for under £100 and you'll find plenty of jobs to do with it.

I think you're right, they have a De Walt 3 function item for £90 at present...


http://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-d25013n-gb-2kg-sd...