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jays2007
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jays2007
Growing in Experience
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July 2020

Thanks that’s the dilemma now, what would work best. Thanks

jays2007
Growing in Experience
July 2020

Thanks for the advise. I will look at coating the H3 timber then.

jays2007
Growing in Experience
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      Almost completed our Ekodeck ground level deck. Will have a ekodeck plank surrounding sides aswell. Once complete not sure what we should do ...

jays2007
Growing in Experience
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December 2019

Thanks @ProjectPete. My soil is reactive clay soil, what sort of depth would you suggest for concrete/stumps?

jays2007
Growing in Experience
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Hi guys, anyone had any experience with the otter ground screws? Was looking at these as an option for ground level deck... https://www.bunnings.com.a ...

jays2007
Growing in Experience
December 2019

Thanks @Adam_W, it’s a brand new build.. I think I’ll go with the angle grinder option with a diamond tipped blade or similar.. This should get me sta ...

jays2007
Growing in Experience
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December 2019

Thanks @ProjectPete, how would you cut the Hardieplank out?

jays2007
Growing in Experience
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     Hi everyone, was planning to build a deck onto the back of our new house at ground level. It’s going to be approx 6m wide and 5m deep. I wa ...

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Stuardo
Becoming a Leader
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July 2020

Hi @jays2007 the deck looks great. I suppose what you do around the deck depends on the aesthetic you are going for and how it links to the landscape ...

ProjectPete
Kind of a Big Deal
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July 2020

Nice work @jays2007 I always use/recommend H4 200x50mm sleepers for the outside frame of the deck as it can be in contact with the soil so you don' ...

ProjectPete
Kind of a Big Deal
December 2019

If you go with the H4 treated pine stumps/posts, just dig a hole that's 400mm deep and set the stump/post 300mm into the ground/hole leaving 100mm bel ...

ProjectPete
Kind of a Big Deal
2 replies
December 2019

I don't have experience with these @jays2007 but depending on your soil type, I'd suggest being conscious of their sturdiness over time. 90x90 or 10 ...

Adam_W
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December 2019

@jays2007 first just make sure there's no chance of it being asbestos-based board. Anything installed post late '80's should be safe. Neat cuts to set ...

ProjectPete
Kind of a Big Deal
3 replies
December 2019

Ledger on fixed structure is a good way to go @jays2007. In your case it's going to require cutting into/away some of the Hardieplank. Use minimum 100 ...

Community Manager Jason
Community Manager
December 2019

Hi @jays2007, Welcome to the community. We are looking forward to seeing your decking project completed - it should be a great addition to your home ...

ProjectPete
Kind of a Big Deal

When you're installing a deck, use existing structures where possible to install a ledger. I generally use minimum 10g 100mm Ramset anchors with 400mm ...

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jays2007
Growing in Experience
1 reply
July 2020

Thanks that’s the dilemma now, what would work best. Thanks

jays2007
Growing in Experience
July 2020

Thanks for the advise. I will look at coating the H3 timber then.

jays2007
Growing in Experience
6 replies

      Almost completed our Ekodeck ground level deck. Will have a ekodeck plank surrounding sides aswell. Once complete not sure what we should do ...

jays2007
Growing in Experience
6 replies

Hi guys, anyone had any experience with the otter ground screws? Was looking at these as an option for ground level deck... https://www.bunnings.com.a ...

jays2007
Growing in Experience
December 2019

Thanks @Adam_W, it’s a brand new build.. I think I’ll go with the angle grinder option with a diamond tipped blade or similar.. This should get me sta ...

jays2007
Growing in Experience
2 replies
December 2019

Thanks @ProjectPete, how would you cut the Hardieplank out?

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