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    Bloody Hell its Windy!!!!

    Just driven over the highest Motorway in Britain and it bloody hard to drive ...Manchester M62 to Bradford was my trip.... i do like a challenge lol.. Ill tell you how windy it is at mo' just seen a women on the street and he E-Cig blew out :beatnik:
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    • bloody fixings street wind
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  2. HappyHippyDad

    Fixing to a plasterboard wall?

    I have been asked to fit the following A Glimpse Mirror and shaver socket. Overall dimensions: 50cm H x 39cm D and weight is 6.2 kg's. I think it should be ok on a plasterboard wall but just wanted some opinions (with regards the weight)? I wont be able to locate it on any joists because...
  3. S

    corrugated metal roof with steel frame fixings

    just looking at a 50kW on a corrugated metal roof on a steel frame. It is crinkly tin, not trapezoidal, with some insulation sheeting underneath. The only fixings recommended so far are Schletter Fix E but they look fiddly to install and am yet to fins a uk supplier with some in stock. Can...
  4. S

    What are they called!?

    Hi all What are the clips called that allow me to hang 5", 6" florescent light fitting to a grid ceiling? Thanks All
  5. J

    Solar fixings

    I have two enquiries for solar on commercial buildings, one has concrete beams instead of the normal steel does anyone have any ideas the other a school with PVC flat roof. Spec from architect thin film panels mounted at 3 degrees direct to flat roof I welcome some ideas many thanks in advance
  6. I

    What fixings are you using for your roof anchors?

    We have used several types of fixings in the past, mainly A2 stainless coach screws with pre-drilled holes in the early days and more recently Spax Wirox 8 x 100 screws with T40 heads. These were excellent fixings but I am finding it increasingly difficult to get hold of this length. The 8 x 140...
  7. E

    fixings in asbestos coatings

    I wonder if anyone has any ideas where as a company we go with this. Its now pass the buck time between contractors and no one wants to commit themselves. we have been told to abide to the HSE guidelines and i totally agree... Ive copied and pasted a bit of an email Ive received. Not sure...
  8. D

    Metasole Fixings & Metal Roof

    I am planning to use metasole fixings (renusol) on a metal roof. I am a little bit worried in terms of the earthing/bonding between the fixings and the metal roof because of the rubber membrane on the base of the clamps. The clamps are isolated from the roof, so different potential in case of a...
  9. P

    Fixings

    i cannot believe the diff type of fixings ive been getting with these KITS! from 8mm coach bolts 6mm frame fixings down to my LAST :::: yes LAST kit 5x80 baypole skrews!!! if fitters are using wots supplied then LOOK OUT!! is all i can say!!
  10. S

    Customer created his own fixings

    One of our customers - who found us on the forum, is very, very impatient! We're installing 2 field mounts for him on condition that he does the groundwork (that's his business) and prepares the framework in accordance with Schuco installation guide. Stock, as you know has been tricky and we...
  11. M

    fibre cement-steel substructure fixings??

    Done a few installs on fibre cement roofs with timber purlins underneath using the hanger bolts but on a fibre cement roof with metal purlins underneath, what bolts/ anchors would you recommend? Many thanks
  12. P

    Slate fixings

    Ok got first slate job in a week! new slates ! just been reading on net that the screw through the slate type is non compliant with mcs! the neighbours hse to this job has used them so when i remove a tile and replace with lead client bound to say Y havnt u used same type as u dont have to...
  13. CG_Sparks

    BRE 489 wind Loads equation

    Hi. I'm having a bit of trouble trying to do the calculation in BRE 489 for solar pv wind loads. I understand the equation; F = qs x Cp, net x Ca x Aref But what i don't understand, is what to do with the number at the end. Do i look in say a schuco mounting rail...
  14. T

    Advice On roof Fixings for Rosemary Tiled roof

    Doing our first job next week on my own house for our MCS visit. Its a Rosemary tile roof. To complicate things we are installing the panels in landscape. I took advice from Segen and agreed we would install vertical rails and use noggins where necessary Spent a bit of time going through the...
  15. R

    Inverter Monitoring and solar panel fixings

    Which Inverter gives the best domestic monitoring? Have heard that the Kaco Powador 4202 local monitoring shows output to the grid as well as what is being generated, does the SMA Sunnybeam or Fronius do this? I have roof trusses only 34mm wide and 70mm deep, will battens have to be fitted to...
  16. M

    Anyone used these Metasole fixings?

    http://www.renusol.com/uploads/media/MetaSole_LL_A01_ML_01.pdf Looks very simple and quite a good idea but have doubts because by the looks of the images, the brackets aren't screwing into the beams under the sheets and also the panels sit very close to the roof sheets which on a dark roof...
  17. M

    Panels on sagging roof

    Hi I've got a roof to do a quote for, part of which is on an old part of the house which is about 4m wide. It has recently been re-roofed but still retains the old 'sag.' Over the 4m, it probably sags about 50-60mm at the centre. Now, I could discount that part of the roof but it could take...
  18. D

    Blue slate tiles fixings

    Hi All, Anybody have a good method of fixing system to roofs with CIPS construction and Blue slate tiles on ? Thanks Dusty
  19. I

    Best Training Provider

    Guys Can you please give me feedback on training providers for the PV courses, I am looking to train. I want comprehensive training, to include proper erection methods on roofs etc. Looking forward to your feedback Regards Chris
  20. T

    Number of roof fixings?

    can anyone tell me of a quick way to calculate the number of roof fixing required for an above roof array? I have had a quote from my suppliers and they have included 52 roof hooks for a 2Kwp set up ( 2 rows of 5 panels) is there a formula or a chart available???? cheers

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