External Jobs

[MTiler]

Hi peeps

Ive got my first external job in the New Year. Not exactly my favourite time of year to be working outside but the job has to be done before April. Regarding dealing with the tempurature (obviously cant be too cold or ady and grout wont go off) and weather do i just suck it and see what happens and do what I can when i can? Even though that could cause havoc with other work.
Anyone know a good meteorologist?!

cheers
MissyT

 

[andy-p]

i dont do any exterior work in the winter not just because of bad weather but cos im a right soft git !! check minimum temperatures with the adhesive manufacturers first...

 

[DHTiling]

Deffo no go below 5dgs.........any frost will knack it before it sets...

 

[cornish_crofter]

I would seriously consider putting that one off til April. Explain to the customer that doing it in January introduces unnecessary risks to the integrity of the adhesive and may well spoil the job. Sell the idea to them as if you're doing them a favour by delaying it, which you are.

I made the mistake of replacing and painting an outside ledge and brace gate in the winter. No other job has ever given me so much grief (even the ones worth 10x the cash). I was lucky to clear materials costs plus a few quid. I spent ages painting that gate.

I should have delayed it, but they were panicking as they like to go away a lot and couldn't shut the old one securing their back garden. What I should have done is plane down the old one for them as a temporary measure until the weather got a bit warmer.

 

[doug boardley]

if you must do it whilst weather can be inclement,(but as Dave said not below 5 degrees) use rapid set if possible and don't mix any more 3 hours before sunset. Brrrr...! have you got somewere to mix and cut? a gazebo (well anchored down) could help. Also if you have a tarpaulin, cover your work over at night just to give it a bit exta frost protection. Good luck Miss,
doug

 

[LM Ceramics]

id give it a wide berth until it gets a bit warmer as said in previous posts ud be doing them a favour

 

[MTiler]

I think the reason its to be done before April is because its a council job and I assume it will go on 08-09 accounts. All good fun, I will speak to them about it. Better dig my thermals out.:santa_cheesy:

 

[cornish_crofter]

I think the reason its to be done before April is because its a council job and I assume it will go on 08-09 accounts. All good fun, I will speak to them about it. Better dig my thermals out.:santa_cheesy:

In which case do it in March if you have to, but not January.

 

[MTiler]

Definately.

 

[doug boardley]

It's pot luck really, you can get some nice mild days in january especially if there's cloud cover, and some real bitter days in march, brass monkey weather.Do you have the luxury of being able to drop onto it at your leisure, how many days will it take? (just in case we get a mild dry spell)

 

[MTiler]

The job has only just been confirmed so havent got the full details yet. Im hoping I'll be able to come and go but Im going to find out how its to work as its in a public park but an area thats closed to the public at the mo. A new one for me.
Tiling is certainly never dull (except when theres too many cuts!).