When my sons were growing up, and we had a building project, we called ourselves "Bodgy Bros Constructions). Well we are back in business, however I am on my own' except for the ever present "Murphy"! I am trying to put a Pergola on the front of our house, and using loxons to fasten the post's stirrups to the concrete pads has proven difficult, with tolerances too fine for Mr Bodgy . But after two days, the posts are swaying in the breeze.
Martin, always a challenge doing it solo! Have you tried dynabolts or chemical anchors? Being older concrete use a rotary drill rather than a hammer. If you try the dyna bolts drill the hole deeper than the length of the bolt (well & truly deeper thats the trick) Chemical anchor takes a bit longer as it has to cure. Hope it goes well for you.
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EILEEN M MORIARTY
28/3/2013 01:04:06 pm
Progressing slowly, have managed to get most of the rafters in place and is all beginning to feel pretty solid. Thanks for the handy hints, I will know net time.