Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Sep 09, 2013 9:17 pm Hi all, I'm in the initial stages of looking to build a large frame out the back yard to support some netting. The netting weighs not much at 11kg and will span from a brick wall out to the new frame. So I don't think the frame would be supporting a huge weight and wouldn't catch much wind. I was thinking something like 50mm x 50mm galvanized square steel, or even better if it could come pre power coated in a color. Design and netting details I can handle, but the steel frame, what to buy and (most importantly) how to join it I need some help with. I don't want to be welding (although it does look fun). Any help or comments here? Cheers. HC Re: General steel advice - how to join? Which product? 2Sep 10, 2013 12:12 pm Angle may be better than RHS, the rhs will sag depending on how far you are spanning etc, and the angle can easily be bolted together whereas if you do up bolts too tight on rhs, you can crush it. If you want you might be able to find some ally rhs or angle that will weigh next to nothing and will do the same job. Also, you could use Qubelock. It is 25mm ally rhs that has all types of different fitting available for joining it. I used it as a frame for drawers in my 4wd, once it had sides etc fitted it was strong as anything else. Plus it is light and readily available. Most ally places will have it and the fittings available, I have also seen it in Bunnings. Re: General steel advice - how to join? Which product? 3Sep 10, 2013 12:28 pm Cheers. Yeah, the angle iron can be drilled and joined, but it woul look a bit industrial for the job. I was hoping for clean black lines. If it means I have to support the longer lengths mid way, then so be it. Qubelock looks like it's for me. Much thanks. I think that's exactly what I'm looking for. HC Hi I am wanting some opinions about the build of a steel shed I am going to get one about 4.5 x 2.5 m steel shed and the height will be about 2.3-2.4m high The one I am… 0 14445 You should check your detail drawings, it may show downpipe within brick pier. 14 14106 You’re on the right track, wire brush in a grinder then a zinc rich epoxy primer then a top coat of some sort, like a waterproofing membrane. Raising the concrete would… 1 7031 |