The problem with this video is that it is so good, you’ve convinced me I can do my own fence, but I know from experience watching you makes it look easy, actually doing it is another story 🤣
@@projectgaming3364 you'd be right if the cut face were facing outwards, but he's got it the other way around, cut face against the wall. So, the holes are perpendicular to the cut face, not the original sides. So, cut then drill is correct in this case.
Another great guide with loads of relevant details. A good tip I saw on another channel is to silicon seal the top and sides of the gate posts to the wall, the bottom is left open to let any moisture run out. Also installing the post off the ground level by an inch or two helps stop it rotting. Thanks
Why have I not found you earlier! Excellent video, I'm crap at DIY but you take it step by step and explain everything without it becoming boring. Really pleased I've found you. Thanks mate, keep up the good work
This was a revelation. I was waiting for you to drill a hole large enough for a big old plastic rawlplug and you just screwed the bolt straight into the brick! I just never knew you could do that.
In regards to the post fixing 100% the fencing on the other hand is not correct bottom rail to low, using screws instead of 50mm galv nails and no gravel board support in the middle good effort nevertheless (I’m a fencer)
My top tip for using concrete screws and bolts is to have some bamboo skewers handy, so if the bolt doesn't get a good hold of the brick for whatever reason, trim one to the right length and pop it in the hole first. Works every time!
This concrete screws idea will solve my current problem of an existing post has come loose from what looked like thin screws into rawlplugs into house brickwork. The whole fence is unstable at the house end and raking it apart is not in my capability or strength. I can drill through the wood post in situ though and put those heavy duty concrete screws in. Grateful for this video!
Everything about this procedure is spot on and very well explained. I've just used a similar method to fix a 100mm square gate post. For those with particularly brittle bricks or London's with the large frog, I'd suggest using 10mm allthread and chemical fixing adhesive such as Kem II. Recessing the timber holes is done in the same way, allowing for a nut and washer. Remember to check your thread lengths so they don't fall short to apply the nut and washer. For those keen on a fine finish can always plug the holes once complete.
WOW! Once you mentioned bevelling the post i nearly tuned off - far too complicated for me I thought - but you simplified working out the angle so well that even an idiot like myself can work it (not that i need to because my wall and fence are parallel to each other!) The only other element I found not very DIY basic was the laser thingie - not got a one of those and don't want to waste money on a piece of equipment just to attach 3 posts. Had tuned in mainly to see what you used and was pleasantly surprised to see no raw plug required. Years of doing my own DIY from laying patios, house renovations, electrics, plumbing - i have never plucked up the courage to drill into brick!! Flippin' simple following your video!!Thanks alot!! x
No idea how I ended up here. I'm not even putting my own fence up. But I had to see the finished article. Looks great! And very informative. Good job. 👍
You are really natural in front of the camera. I'm surprised you aren't on a professional show. You have good charisma are well informed and entertaining. Impressive.
I had a similar issue a few years ago, but wanted to fit a gate. I didn't bevel the fence posts though - I simply fitted the hinges to the flush fence posts in the normal way and let the hinges absorb the angle. Worked well and looked good!
This video is very helpful, wonder why I didn't search before. I love the step by step explanation, great. I am a DIY er and this adds to improving my abilities. Looking forward to watching more.
Going to be doing a gate and a little bit of fencing. I was worried about the screws I'd use, or if I needed to use rawplugs, etc, and whether to drill into the mortar or brick. All questions answered and all concerns set aside. Excellent vid. Many thanks 👍🏻
Great video. Have done much of this over the years. I have drilled slightly smaller holes in the brickwork for concrete bolts to ensure. 10mm bolts, 10mm hole in post, 8mm holes in block/brickwork. I also drill and loosely fix bolts one at a time starting at the top, so you don't have problems if there is any movement.
Really appreciate this film. I need to replace rotten pieces of Door Jambs on our garage door, watched several films and was about to do an easy project, but then realized that all the films I saw before were about attaching that Door Jamb to the wood, and we have brick house, with the Door Jamb attached to the brick. The project turns to be from easy to not so easy, but I can proceed after this film. Thank you!
@@ProperDIY I have another a question here: can I actually use the original holes and concrete screws? I will cut like 24 in from the bottom of the Door Jamb and replace it with a new piece of wood. Or I need to make an attachment in another place? In other words if you unscrew that concrete screw, can you screw it back, or it is like an ancor in some sense, and it is better not to reuse it? Thank you again.
@@olenaerhardt7725 Yes you can reuse them and the holes. Just ensure that when you tighten them fully they hold well - this sort of depends on how hard the brick/block is. If it's normal brick it will be fine.
Great video. Top marks on the way you explained how to trim the post. A difficult thing to explain. You did it very well - the advice was very clear and easy to follow.
Great video and good advice. 9:07, no need for pilot holes if you use a cutter design, of outdoor quality screw such as reisser. But as usual you will pay more for the convenience and time saving.......;)
I have no need or have any intention to do any fencing...... But i love to watch a crafts person doing a job well & explaining all the pitfalls.... Thank you for sharing 👍🏾
Great video thanks, I learned quite a bit from that. Could I suggest that you cut a hole at the bottom of your fences to allow hedgehogs access? Lack of hedgehog highways is one of the reasons they are in decline.
Vital tip 👍🏻, we have hedgehog holes in front back and side fences and we regularly have hedgehogs in the garden sometimes they even hibernate in our hedgehog houses 😀🇬🇧
1st of your videos I have watched. Not sure I have seen a more concise, well paced, well edited DIY video as yet. Also excellent camerawork and audio (including sensible use of music instead of a constant bed fighting with the presenter). I'm really looking forward to watching loads more. :)
I found that extremely interesting and useful. Would you consider showing how to fix a post to and irregular brick wall please? By irregular I mean a brick wall that is not straight up and down.
Just found your channel. Looks good. Personally, and we all have our different ways, I have learnt over the years to always resin when affixing to brick/concrete. Yes, concrete screws can be very strong, but resin is fit and forget. Nice to see a fellow 🇬🇧 doing stuff like this on RU-vid 👍👏
Thanks! I agree resin is absolutely the best fixing into a wall like this. In my day job I have used construct resin like Hilti Hit' which will fix anything. The negative side is it's permanent and not cheap. The average DIY'er will not be inclined to use resin.
@@ProperDIY Hello Stuart. Also very impressed with the concrete anchors into the brick. Are you able to tell us the manufacturer and name of the product? Would like to see if they’re available in the US. Love the videos!
This is why a professional job sometimes costs more than you'd expect. It takes a lot more time and effort to do the job properly. I used rawl plugs and large 10mm screws when I fixed my post to the wall. It seems secure enough.
Very like myself. Some 'belt and braces' stuff, but that's good. As a joiner who's had to retire through illness, i find your videos informative and interesting.
Thanks for this. Good to see the job done properly. I fear that left to my own devices, I'd have missed a couple of steps out. I'm hoping my subscription to your channel will keep me on the straight & narrow. You need to re-think the background music... methinks. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🇬🇧
Love your work Stuart, I’ve watched every video and your attention to detail how AND why is so useful. My only complaint, more videos please I’m getting withdrawal symptoms 😂👍
I work like you do, proper planning at each step. The problem comes if I try to hire someone. Cannot find contractors capable of this kind of exacting workmanship.
Lol. Contractor and exacting workmanship! They area rare species indeed. If you can find one to do even a half decent job you’ve won the lottery. Your only hope is to do it yourself!
Great video, but I wondered the entire time If a fence that would open wouldn’t have been a better item to put on that side of the house. Now you have to walk all around the building to get to the other side.
Having watched you build the garden planter, you took this to another level. First class job, it makes a difference having all the tools but you certainly know what you are doing..........keep it up 👍
I’m just a diy dad who’s now taking a 15 year old pressure treated deck apart It’s biggest failure part was the ( post direct to wall in this vid ) My question as a diyer : would it have been any benefit to put a plastic packer between the post & brickwork to allow airflow through Any advice appreciated & thanks 🙏 again for your time making another excellent vid
Brilliant job 👌🏻only criticism is the gimmick music I think you don't need that in you're video's ..... Subbed look forward to seeing what you do next .
The mechanical advantage of a screw thread driven by a 12” ratchet over a 6ft length of 4” pine is huge, especially with high tensile bolts. It would be easy to obtain a 2” deflection over a 6ft length. I’ve tried to use the stuff for forming jigs, and it’s useless. Only oak, ash or 6” pine was good enough. Nice work. I like your attention to detail on the join to the main fence.
Great suggestions...loved the string to line up the screws. Loved the intro wherein you shaved off some of the 4 by 4. I would not have lowered the bottom 2 by 4 to ground level or below due to rain and in Canada snow. Animals will just dig under. Wind will eventually move the fence possibly as I left mine open in between a little....sort of...a 80 year old neighbour from Ukraine wandered over and took over. He could not speak English so the screws did not line up...and there were some things that he did that I would not...but my Lancaster mother taught me to respect age...hmmm? I loved the drawings. I guess when I make the gate, I will not trim off the 4x4 but will move the opposite side on the 90 degree angle and hope it works as I try to do an l shape to a metal fence...right? Well, as long as it holds to the grandchild is old enough to walk into the front...a good 2 years. But, thanks for sharing...quite professional. Oh,....thanks for the idea of countersinking the bolt. I am a super and the men that, long ago, did a fence and gate...did NOT sink the screws which seem to have caused a gap in the apt where I am living so the gate is tight due to the screws
Hi Stewart, thanks for your kind reply. All done now, you were totally right about the intense bitting in the wall!! It fixes extremely well indeed. Much much better that old fashioned rawl plugs! Thank you!
Tip, put washing up liquid on thunderbolts before driving them into the brickwork. Makes life a lot easier. And ensure hole is drilled at least 10mm deeper than length of screw.
I gotta say I think you are one of the 'OCD' tradesman that take longer to do a job than some fly-by-night who has a nail gun in his holster, takes his money an runs. But I take my hat off to you, not a major construction project but it a damned got job pal, very neat and precise and looks smashing, well done 😊
Any chance you could do a video on scribing like you did on this video and also scribing around brickwork and walls that have a large curb in them? Something I would like to improve on. Many thanks your videos are fantastic 👍👍
Ahh this is excellent! Exactly what I been looking for. Complete DIY noob here, had a pop at hanging a gate off the concreate post after (eventually) ripping out the ol' rotten one... After about 6 hours and a lot of swearing as my spindly little bolts kept snapping I came to learn the error of my ways. this video should do me justice, I feel much more comfortable tackling this., I'll let you know how it went:P Again, thanks a lot