Nmf 3 last post the radiator views 329 replies 19. 5.79%
Fixings
Ok you've struggled the double panel extended surface radiator into the room ,it's already heavy and when it's full of water it'll be heavier still. As my old. Physics master use to drum in to me "a pint of water weighs a pound and a quarter , it's true it does!
All this weight and an internal HOLLOW wall. In the position the customer want the radiator there is no possibility of hitting any of the support woodwork . What type of fixings ?
On the the market today there are many metal and plastic screws plasterboard screws and bolts of various designs all making claims of secure support in hollow walls. Which to chose
In my opinion the best method and the one I use is the 6mm Spring toggle. I carefully drill the correct size hole just large enough for the head to pass through . Ok it's a hollow wall and you can just push a screwdriver through but if you do this you risk the board bellying out and the toggle may Not sit square a firm to the board. Depending on the weight I sometimes drill an additional hole in the brackets
Recently I have also taken to running a bead of no more nails or silicone along the full length of the bracket as an additional safeguard
That's me. I would be interested in your comments and your solutions to hollow wall fixings
Fixings
Ok you've struggled the double panel extended surface radiator into the room ,it's already heavy and when it's full of water it'll be heavier still. As my old. Physics master use to drum in to me "a pint of water weighs a pound and a quarter , it's true it does!
All this weight and an internal HOLLOW wall. In the position the customer want the radiator there is no possibility of hitting any of the support woodwork . What type of fixings ?
On the the market today there are many metal and plastic screws plasterboard screws and bolts of various designs all making claims of secure support in hollow walls. Which to chose
In my opinion the best method and the one I use is the 6mm Spring toggle. I carefully drill the correct size hole just large enough for the head to pass through . Ok it's a hollow wall and you can just push a screwdriver through but if you do this you risk the board bellying out and the toggle may Not sit square a firm to the board. Depending on the weight I sometimes drill an additional hole in the brackets
Recently I have also taken to running a bead of no more nails or silicone along the full length of the bracket as an additional safeguard
That's me. I would be interested in your comments and your solutions to hollow wall fixings