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Skirting Boards in 1960's build: what material??

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  • 30-05-2017 10:39am
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    george2016
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭


    I'm wondering what material a bog standard 1960's skirting board would be made from generally?
    Hardwood or Softwood?
    Asking because I need to drill pilot holes for safety gate screws
    thanks


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    Wossack
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    what would you do differently to one then the other?


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    george2016
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭george2016


    the common advice is to drill a larger pilot hole in hardwood in order to prevent splitting


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    magicbastarder
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    based on my house, built in 53, softwood.


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    george2016
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭george2016


    thanks magicbastarder!


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    jack of all
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    Rub a little candle wax on the screw threads before driving them in to help them go in more easily.


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