The Home Improvements Thread (3)

Mosgi said:
Anyone solved for something like this before ? Seemingly not created for our conditions. Knee jerk thought is to target an outdoor blind maker, pool cover or perhaps a truck sail maker using UV stable material, to remake it.
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Unfortunately they all end up like that, we bought ours second hand and I tracked down the manufacturer to buy a new net and spring cover, it lives outside and is starting to deteriorate due to exposure to the elements. It must just last for now, our youngest is two so I hope he'll grow out of it soon enough.
 
Mosgi said:
Anyone solved for something like this before ? Seemingly not created for our conditions. Knee jerk thought is to target an outdoor blind maker, pool cover or perhaps a truck sail maker using UV stable material, to remake it.
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Is the jumping net still fine? Then chuck the safety net.

It's like training wheels on a kid's bicycle.
 
Neuk_ said:
Unfortunately they all end up like that, we bought ours second hand and I tracked down the manufacturer to buy a new net and spring cover, it lives outside and is starting to deteriorate due to exposure to the elements. It must just last for now, our youngest is two so I hope he'll grow out of it soon enough.
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@Neuk_ when he does, you get to put one in the ground.
 
Mosgi said:
Anyone solved for something like this before ? Seemingly not created for our conditions. Knee jerk thought is to target an outdoor blind maker, pool cover or perhaps a truck sail maker using UV stable material, to remake it.
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Shade-netting with rope to reinforce it?
 
I want to install a pergola, but I have short (2.4m) timber posts. I want it to be around 3m tall. What is the best way to join two posts together that will not fall apart in the long run.
I want to use it for my climbing roses and such.
 
Fuma said:
I want to install a pergola, but I have short (2.4m) timber posts. I want it to be around 3m tall. What is the best way to join two posts together that will not fall apart in the long run.
I want to use it for my climbing roses and such.
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Personally, I would replace the posts, safest and most secure option..

Otherwise, half lap joint, good quality outdoor wood glue some structural screws to screw the joint together and some heavy duty flat connectors on each side of the post..
 
WAslayer said:
Personally, I would replace the posts, safest and most secure option..

Otherwise, half lap joint, good quality outdoor wood glue some structural screws to screw the joint together and some heavy duty flat connectors on each side of the post..
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Thank you. I will look for the flat connectors, hopefully longer ones. I could only find shorter ones araound my area.
 
Fuma said:
Thank you. I will look for the flat connectors, hopefully longer ones. I could only find shorter ones araound my area.
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Need to look at a bit more specialist roofing places if you have any nearby or Brights where I have seen a better selection of connectors vs what's available from Builders and other hardware shops..
 
Fuma said:
I want to install a pergola, but I have short (2.4m) timber posts. I want it to be around 3m tall. What is the best way to join two posts together that will not fall apart in the long run.
I want to use it for my climbing roses and such.
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As noted already, the half-lap is a good option.

Possibly the easiest option would be the scarf joint at quite a low angle that you then bolt through (one straight cut per shorter post rather than multiple to get the half-lap or bridle).

Other option would be a bridle joint.

As far as connectors go, you could just buy some heavy duty steel flat bar and cut to length and drill your own holes through it for DIY connectors. Something like https://leroymerlin.co.za/flat-bar-40-x-5mm-6m-81470117
 
Jehosefat said:
As noted already, the half-lap is a good option.

Possibly the easiest option would be the scarf joint at quite a low angle that you then bolt through (one straight cut per shorter post rather than multiple to get the half-lap or bridle).

Other option would be a bridle joint.

As far as connectors go, you could just buy some heavy duty steel flat bar and cut to length and drill your own holes through it for DIY connectors. Something like https://leroymerlin.co.za/flat-bar-40-x-5mm-6m-81470117
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Cool. Getting more ideas now.
 
Mosgi said:
Anyone solved for something like this before ? Seemingly not created for our conditions. Knee jerk thought is to target an outdoor blind maker, pool cover or perhaps a truck sail maker using UV stable material, to remake it.
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We had the same issue on previous tramplines as well. I have to say we bought a freesport at Sportsmans warehouse and while the pad covering the springs and the foam on the poles are long done for the mat and the net is a hell of a lot better than the others. They do have parts as well and are quite a bit cheaper. https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/fs-8ft-trampoline-enclosure-net/ Or get the in-ground tooth and skin remover 9000. I have some fond and sore memories of those.
 
vangar316 said:
We had the same issue on previous tramplines as well. I have to say we bought a freesport at Sportsmans warehouse and while the pad covering the springs and the foam on the poles are long done for the mat and the net is a hell of a lot better than the others.
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The quality of this Sportsmans house brand thing is honestly ridiculous. Even in the shade that trim material falls apart and sheds tiny microplastic fibres all over the place after about a year. I'm not sure whether breathing clouds of that in is a good trade vs. falling off every now and then.

In Cape Town the galvanised legs, hoops and poles are pitting after about 2-3 years. The mat itself seems to be the only decently durable part.

For the headband part I would think a tennis net has an identical component that needs to last longer than a year in the same conditions.
 
vangar316 said:
We had the same issue on previous tramplines as well. I have to say we bought a freesport at Sportsmans warehouse and while the pad covering the springs and the foam on the poles are long done for the mat and the net is a hell of a lot better than the others. They do have parts as well and are quite a bit cheaper. https://www.sportsmanswarehouse.co.za/product/fs-8ft-trampoline-enclosure-net/ Or get the in-ground tooth and skin remover 9000. I have some fond and sore memories of those.
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Haha, actively removed the in ground one when I found out it's high up in the list of products Doctors won't have in their own homes...

My neighbours Freeport seems to be doing marginally better but not by much. Here the netting is still fine, really just everything orange that's destroyed.

Will see about the cheaper options suggested. Before going all in on custom 10 year warranty sail material
 
Mosgi said:
My neighbours Freeport seems to be doing marginally better but not by much. Here the netting is still fine, really just everything orange that's destroyed.
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Orange is the worst colour for something like this. Absorbs all the UV.
 
What to use to patch a hole for pool solar heating 50mm PVC pipe. It seems to have a sprung a leak at the weld joint which is right next to the ground and I really don't want to have someone come out to replace repair cos it's gonna cost a fortune.
 
TedLasso said:
What to use to patch a hole for pool solar heating 50mm PVC pipe. It seems to have a sprung a leak at the weld joint which is right next to the ground and I really don't want to have someone come out to replace repair cos it's gonna cost a fortune.
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LOL - perfect time to dump it all , move the PV panels for solar, etc but just not the right time.

Does flex tape actually work and is it available in SA? The boss at home will need to do the repair.
 
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