Im looking at fitting a cabinet to a barn conversion but there are no solid walls only 6x2 studwork. Is there a way of doing this that will satisfy an FEO? I can access both sides of studwork as building isn't finished yet. Could i let a steel plate into the studs and bolt to that?
Fitting s cabinet to timber frame house
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enfieldspares
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What is the floor made of? How deep and what diameter bolts could you put through the bottom of the cabinet into that floor?
Scarpa
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The plate is a great idea You could also do a risk management analysis and incorporate such measures as long steel bars attached to make it impossible to take the cabinet out of a door or weighted attachments to make the cabinet unlikely to be lifted. These additional measures can (if presented reasonably and confidently) mitigate other limitations. Consultation with your FEO is pretty vital.
TringSaint
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Loft.
I had this problem and the loft was the best place and the police were very happy to have the cabinets bolted to the rafters. Afterall, you can really cut the cabinets out without them and you crashing to the ground, so much safer than a wall mounting.
I had this problem and the loft was the best place and the police were very happy to have the cabinets bolted to the rafters. Afterall, you can really cut the cabinets out without them and you crashing to the ground, so much safer than a wall mounting.
nf-fuse
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What's the issue? You think they won't except that bolts are sufficient in to a 6x2?
Because you could put vertical timbers in line with the bolt holes on the cabinet. Decent bolts it would be harder to pull out than most stuff you get in masonry. Definitely those crappy expanding bolts you often get with cabinets.
You could increase the width of the timber in line with the bolt holes as well.
Because you could put vertical timbers in line with the bolt holes on the cabinet. Decent bolts it would be harder to pull out than most stuff you get in masonry. Definitely those crappy expanding bolts you often get with cabinets.
You could increase the width of the timber in line with the bolt holes as well.
hairlesshunter
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CCTV Big Dog and wife chained to the door cos mine doesn’t miss a trick
Screed over insulation over concrete. Could probably bolt down into that in addition to the wall bolts
Its open plan roof so no loft option
I dont know if its an issue or not, hence the question. The building is still in the planning stages so not urgent but was thinking if I needed to incorporate something into the design now would be a better time than later. I have my renewal at the end of the year so will ask the FEO the question then too
Would lying it on its back and bolting to the floor be possible
Probably but I would rather not i think. I dont like the idea of trying to get the ones at the back out. That probably means I have too many rifles
Just put some noggins between the studs.at the right height or double or triple them up, plasterboard over it all
Then just coach screw into them. You'd be busy trying to remove it.
Then just coach screw into them. You'd be busy trying to remove it.
I would add extra framing and fix a piece of 22mm plywood in the wall where the cabinet is going. Then in future you'll be able to mount the safe/s anywhere required in that location with coach screws.
Skogsmannen
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^ This. I know there's been cases in our area where cabinets have been passed in static caravans in the past.
Hollowlegs
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What ever you do take photos of each stage as proof
Most post 2000 new builds are timber frame. Police generally seem quite pragmatic about this: the aim is not absolute inviolable security but reasonable precaution that makes it more hassle than it’s worth.
Mine is simply screwed to the stud work inside a lockable cupboard. Police entirely happy.
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