I own an end garage in a block, pre fabricated concrete with a pebble
finish, I think by Marley, and at least 50 years old.
The side pillar, which supports the door lintel and roof, is starting to
crumble and the reinforcing rods are showing (and rusting). I suspect it's a
combination of frost damage and the odd "nudge" with the car over the years.
Does anyone know of someone, preferabley in the mid Herts area, who could
make/supply a new pillar (I'm quite happy fitting it myself - but think that
making one is a bit beyond me)? If all else fails I'll make something in
timber just to hold things up - then move house!!
Thanks, David.

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>I own an end garage in a block, pre fabricated concrete with a pebble
> finish, I think by Marley, and at least 50 years old.
> The side pillar, which supports the door lintel and roof, is starting to
> crumble and the reinforcing rods are showing (and rusting). I suspect it's 
> a
> combination of frost damage and the odd "nudge" with the car over the 
> years.
> Does anyone know of someone, preferabley in the mid Herts area, who could
> make/supply a new pillar (I'm quite happy fitting it myself - but think 
> that
> making one is a bit beyond me)? If all else fails I'll make something in
> timber just to hold things up - then move house!!
> Thanks, David.
>


I have timber corners on my garage, they have been there 15 years or so.  I 
used 4 by 4 treated timber, and painted it with exterior masonry paint, long 
coach bolts hold it together.

mrcheerful

Not a good reason to move house, professional (robbers) fees would cost you 
ten times the cost of repairs.


"DavidM"  wrote in message 
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|I own an end garage in a block, pre fabricated concrete with a pebble
| finish, I think by Marley, and at least 50 years old.
| The side pillar, which supports the door lintel and roof, is starting to
| crumble and the reinforcing rods are showing (and rusting). I suspect it's 
a
| combination of frost damage and the odd "nudge" with the car over the 
years.
| Does anyone know of someone, preferabley in the mid Herts area, who could
| make/supply a new pillar (I'm quite happy fitting it myself - but think 
that
| making one is a bit beyond me)? If all else fails I'll make something in
| timber just to hold things up - then move house!!
| Thanks, David.
|
|