Attaching a wood frame to an RSJ?

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014.

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  1. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    Builder started installed bi folding doors but made a mess of it. To keep a long story short... I need to attach the wood frame to the RSJ above. How would I do this? It's about 120mm from the frame to the start of the RSJ. I was thinking a 150mm HSS bit but unsure of what diameter of bit. And unsure of what screws to use? Links would be much appreciated.
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  2. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    I think some photo's are needed.
     
    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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  3. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    Basically the frame isn't attached to the underneath of the opening. And an RSJ is directly above. image.jpg
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  4. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Try posting it the right way round.
     
    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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  5. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    Looks the right way round on my ipad...

    You get the idea though...
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  6. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    Better? image.jpg
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  7. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    On my ipad the top image is the right way around and the bottom one is the wrong way around...
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  8. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Basically you should have a stile either side of your door liner going between the sole plate and the ceiling plate with a rail going across to fix your door header to. If you don't someone has cocked up big time and you need to get someone in.
     
    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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  9. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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  10. Rulland

    Rulland Screwfix Select

    Apple **** everyone in every way tbph.............
     
    Rulland, Jul 6, 2014
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  11. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    I don't think I have that. The builder that I did employ did screw up with lots of other things so I had to sack him. The new joiner didn't know how to attach the frame to the RSJ.

    Could I not drill into the RSJ with an HSS bit and then use a self tapping screw? Just look for pointers...
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  12. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    IMHO you would have to rip that wall apart so much just to bodge it that you may as well start again.
    Also to my eye you're looking at more like 600mm than 150mm.
    Is this another stupid windup?
     
    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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  13. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    How's it 600mm?

    I'm looking for constructive suggestions, I am thinking maybe I am not going to get it here.

    It's not a windup
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  14. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    What is the distance from the top of the door to the ceiling?
     
    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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  15. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    800mm

    What's the ceiling got to do with it?
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  16. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Where do you think the RSJ is?
     
    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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  17. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    About 20mm above the door opening
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  18. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Then either you don't know what you're talking about or your builder is a complete idiot.
     
    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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  19. bairdyboy1980

    bairdyboy1980 Member

    Here is a pic of the RSJ. Not sure if u will see upside down or not. image.jpg
     
    bairdyboy1980, Jul 6, 2014
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  20. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    And I'm out.
     
    chippie244, Jul 6, 2014
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