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    Default Roller blind installation

    I am in the process of installing blinds in my house all was going well until I was drilling through the render and hit air.
    What is the best way to rectify this problem?
    Only one out of four was successful.

    The walls are rendered brick.


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    Quote Originally Posted by wm460 View Post
    What is the best way to rectify this problem?
    There really is only one way to rectify the problem, drill where there is supporting structure.
    Where that location is depends on the construction ! You say rendered brick but bricks come in clay or concrete, some are solid or may have a few holes or even honeycomb construction.

    If the supporting structure does not exist where required for the blinds then I would install a timber batten across the top of the window / door opening to attach the blind too, mounting the batten where there is support structure in the wall for it.

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    its only for a internal roller blind yes?


    shove a small rawl plug in there or just glue it in place with something like this
    https://www.mitre10.com.au/soudal-t-...E&gclsrc=aw.ds



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    Interesting "cover-up", if it's just render then you hit air! If it's more than render, eg some lining board under it, you may be able to use toggle bolt, but of course you need to be convinced it's strong enough for the weight and live forces of using the blind.

    Droog's method is failsafe

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