17-09-2011, 17:30
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Re: Drain cover
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Originally Posted by DaveinGermany
Can't see that lasting long, the weather is starting to turn so constant wet & damp is going to have it warping & twisting in no time & if it's some kind of Ply/MDF/Processed wood it'll fall to pieces. (Plus, bommy night's only round the corner so some toenail will probably have it away)
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How to make a man-hole cover
FIRST: using 2" x 1" wood, wedge 2 spars across the hole (make sure the measurements are absolutely spot on else they will fall in the hole)
NEXT: cut 6 planks of tongue & groove, put together and screw to the wedged spars.
FINALLY: Use yellow paint spray to very roughly cover planks (to prevent too much water absorption (and help to highlight danger area) and stick a traffic cone on top.
To be fair to the council and workers, assuming it is temporary, it is fine. I tried lifting it and it seems to be tight and will support the weight of giant haystacks (I think) and if you don't understand who giant haystacks is, it's 'cos you're too young so google him!
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