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Plastic caps or replacement nut
I've been told by our plumber friend we need to replace the nuts on the screwed in bolts with as per second photo. These secure the new terrace/pavilion frame to the wall. But strangely enough I remember he mentioned via my wife covering with a plastic cap. Or he meant a plastic nut .... can't quite remember.
I'm not keen to replace the nuts with as per photo 2 because I'm concerned it would invalidate the warranty we have with the building company. At this point in time the builders have been back to repair/correct some areas where rain water was getting through and running down the wall. So far no further problems. I'm concerned if the builders had to come back again they might point out the nuts had been replaced and it's caused the problem again ending up with myself having to pay them extra to rectify it. My plumber friend has opted for No.2 for his pavillion but as mentioned I'm certain plastic caps was also mentioned some time ago. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...edfb34da00.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...7815b3445e.jpg |
Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Unless they are unsightly, I think I would just leave them alone for now. You could possibly paint them if they get too rusty.
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Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Originally Posted by FenTiger
(Post 13157336)
I've been told by our plumber friend we need to replace the nuts on the screwed in bolts with as per second photo. These secure the new terrace/pavilion frame to the wall. But strangely enough I remember he mentioned via my wife covering with a plastic cap. Or he meant a plastic nut .... can't quite remember.
It looks like the studs have been cut to length with an angle grinder - this being the case they will rust, potentially giving rust stains to the wood. If this is the problem I would just paint the nuts and washers with an oil based paint. (Don't use a water based paint because rust stains will come through the paint) |
Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Originally Posted by Peter_in_Hungary
(Post 13157400)
Why did the plumber think the nuts needed replacing?
It looks like the studs have been cut to length with an angle grinder - this being the case they will rust, potentially giving rust stains to the wood. If this is the problem I would just paint the nuts and washers with an oil based paint. (Don't use a water based paint because rust stains will come through the paint) I thought of putting a bit of grease on them but I'm not sure if a good idea. I better do some research into oil based paints. |
Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Originally Posted by Jack_Russells4ever
(Post 13157373)
Unless they are unsightly, I think I would just leave them alone for now. You could possibly paint them if they get too rusty.
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Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Originally Posted by FenTiger
(Post 13157472)
Rust was an issue he raised. Yes, they were cut to length.
I thought of putting a bit of grease on them but I'm not sure if a good idea. I better do some research into oil based paints. https://www.hammerite.hu/ |
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IMO no point in buying a pot of paint just for a few nuts and washers. Any oil paint (of an acceptable colour) will do even oil based varnish. Whilst it is outside they will be protected from direct sun (I presume) and not subject to any wear so any oil based paint should last for years.
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Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Originally Posted by Peter_in_Hungary
(Post 13157657)
IMO no point in buying a pot of paint just for a few nuts and washers. Any oil paint (of an acceptable colour) will do even oil based varnish. Whilst it is outside they will be protected from direct sun (I presume) and not subject to any wear so any oil based paint should last for years.
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Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
1. A small tin of hammerite black, or some waxy type anti corrosion protector (Like Waxoyl for cars) applied with a brush.
2. Spray it all over with WD40 and wipe away excess with a rag. Apply plastic blanking cap over the nut portion. (often used for pipes/drains) https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...a4adeb6ee.jpeg |
Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Originally Posted by calman014
(Post 13158276)
1. A small tin of hammerite black, or some waxy type anti corrosion protector (Like Waxoyl for cars) applied with a brush.
2. Spray it all over with WD40 and wipe away excess with a rag. Apply plastic blanking cap over the nut portion. (often used for pipes/drains) https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...a4adeb6ee.jpeg |
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Yes.
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Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Originally Posted by calman014
(Post 13158520)
Yes.
I think we have one on one main road through our village. |
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The hardware store on the road going through the village didn't have the plastic caps so ordered via the Internet. Bought 2 x packets of 10. Only needed 13!
I couldn't reach one of them because my ladders are either too short or too long! Arrgghhh! I will have https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/british...8eef977d1e.jpg to phone a friend to borrow his. |
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That looks neat. I have been trying to get the plastic collars / cones that you can fit onto pipe fittings that go into tiled walls. The chrome ones that come with the fittings never seem to fit properly so I end up leaving them off. These plastic ones clip together so can be fitted without disturbing the plumbing.
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Re: Plastic caps or replacement nut
Originally Posted by fidobsa
(Post 13166456)
That looks neat. I have been trying to get the plastic collars / cones that you can fit onto pipe fittings that go into tiled walls. The chrome ones that come with the fittings never seem to fit properly so I end up leaving them off. These plastic ones clip together so can be fitted without disturbing the plumbing.
The black caps are for covering the nuts for our verandah roof frame as per earlier photo. Found these via Fruugo |
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