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Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 6:55 am
by dig dug dan
I used to get told off by my supplier for hanging a gate like that tony, thye reckon the corner brace should go from the hinge corner, otherwise its upside down?
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:07 am
by lutonlagerlout
busted I guess
I asked 3 people and no one could give me a straight answer
the top and bottom stiles are identical so I did it that way
the latch is at the top to stop the little horr--- kids getting out before i get spotted on that too
cheers for the heads up dan
LLL 
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:21 am
by michaelthegardener
got 3 other fences to do but no more fence to do it :p had to wait 10 days for that bit I did
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:23 am
by mickg
you didn't ask me
the correct way as I was taught at college is both the braces going up from the hinge side towards the top of the gate, the strongest shape you can make is a triangle which means the gate can't drop if the brace fits tight into the shape of the frame but theses days anything goes and I have seen gates in the large sheds pre braced and nailed looking like yours Tony
at least one of the braces will stop the gate from dropping down due to the weight
nice paving job too
nice job on the fence Michael, does not matter on the size of the job we are all equal here
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 9:09 am
by higgness
LLL
Nice table on the patio, how long before it starts to rust and mark the slabs? Overnight?
Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 8:40 pm
by mike builder/landscaper
Sorry Tony but i'm not keen on the path payed like that. Should have a joint in my opinion.
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:56 am
by lutonlagerlout
mick the gate i just bought like that,a chippie, a plumber and butterfields couldnt tell me so i did what I thought best
it opens shuts and locks so the client is happy
higgness I didn't know aluminium could rust :;):
mike fair comment, that's your opinion.
we just do what the client asks us IYKWIM
cheers LLL
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 6:54 am
by mike builder/landscaper
If you had cut every other paving in half it would have continued the half bond continuity you have done on the patio. Neat job though as always.
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:40 am
by lutonlagerlout
yes i knew that from the start but the client wanted everything as big as poss
thats why i didnt cut the flag in half on the IC cover
if they pay me I will lay them upside down or sideways too :;):
cheers LLL
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 7:49 am
by Dave_L
Just compiled my 100th quote since Jan 1st and completed my 40th invoice - that's a healthy conversion ratio!
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:26 am
by seanandruby
I think alternate slabs cut would look a mess on a single slab path and why go through all that needless cutting and pointing?
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:29 am
by lemoncurd1702
All good work everyone, and size doesn't matter as they say it's the quality that counts and making a buck.
Sometimes the smaller jobs are the best anyway, in, out and paid.
Whats the easiest way to add images to a post, preferably from the hard drive?
Photobucket is a pain.
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:45 am
by Dave_L
Totally agree! The smaller jobs are better, the big ones that have large amounts of material etc aren't so good......
I find Photobucket fine!
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 8:47 am
by Dave_L
Have a look here for photo posting hints and tips
http://ext.pavingexpert.com/cgi-bin....=SF;f=7
Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 9:03 am
by lemoncurd1702
Try again then.
Started this one last week 66m2 Drivesett Duo terracotta.
Ah got there at last. I was using the wrong link from bucket.