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Thanks @MitchellMc Could I Build a raised garden bed using 50mm sleepers at the same height. Using the galvanized sleeper posts concreted in. At the ...

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Hello, So my fence shared with my neighbour looks like it should have a retaining wall installed, but only has standard plinths. Due to the height d ...

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Sorry @JacobZ , so would you compact the road base?

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@JacobZ Thanks for the response. The road base would need to have a slight fall for drainage. Would using mortar under the pavers assist in keeping ...

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Hi Eric, In regards to the other options highlighted. Are these all seperate options? and would I require posts for the bearers or have these level ...

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Thanks @EricL Also am wondering if the post need to be sunk in the concrete. Are there any issues with setting a post anchor and attaching the post ...

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Is it fine to just use nail gun to fix the noggins?

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The plinths are almost destroyed and not long for this world @JesseS6. You could effectively build a raised garden bed directly in front of the fence, ...

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Hi @JesseS6, No, the road base would not need to have a slight fall for drainage. Road base, as a material, is porous, allowing water to drain throu ...

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Hi @JesseS6, Yes, the pedestal feet, concrete foundation block and TuffBlocks are all different, but almost identical in their function. It's usu ...

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Hi @JesseS6 From a construction point of view, it would be best to sink the post into concrete. Building a concrete footing and anchoring into it i ...

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Hello @JesseS6 It's perfectly alright to use nails for the noggins. However, if you have a choice in the matter, I suggest using screws instead. Sc ...

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That's looking pretty good @JesseS6. With the brackets connecting the joist to the concrete, alternate the side they are on going down the joist. The ...

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Hi @JesseS6, I think @MitchellMc thought you were still referring to the joist straps which would use connector nails. To connect the angle bracke ...

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Joist straps would typically be used @JesseS6. Skew nailing could be used, but with both fixing methods, noggins should be installed. Mitchell

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Thanks @MitchellMc , sorry for all the questions. For the angle brackets, when fixing it to a joist, what should be used? a bolt through the joist o ...

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Hi All, First time designing a deck and keen to get some feedback. Sketch is below. In green, we have the posts, 100x100mm where the bearers will be s ...

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Hello all, I’ve posted previously about this Narrow side access area we have down the side of our house. And we want to build a raised garden bed alon ...

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Hi All, I’m after some suggestions/help on how we should landscape this narrow side of our house. We need to have water flow away from house but als ...

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Hey there, Did you use a water base or oil based paint? and did you apply with just paint brushes or with rollers? (if with roller what kind/nap)

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Hi All, I’m after some suggestions/help on how we should landscape this narrow side of our house. We need to have water flow away from house but als ...