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Nails or screws for connecting joist hangers into bearers?
Hi All Carpenters. I am looking at using either Pryda timber connector nails or screws for fixing joist hangers into bearers. I know according to the specifications you don't have to use as many screws as nails, but I was wondering are there any pros and cons to either or is it just down to pricing. Thanks in advance
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How to laminate double bearers?
Hi there, I'm seeking some building expertise on how to properly laminate two 140 x 45 MGP10 bearers. I'm currently building a low-level back deck and have worked out all my spans. I need to install three double bearers, which will be made by laminating two 140 x 45 sections to form a 90 x 140 bearer. However, I haven’t…
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Why is my Bermuda couch seed going purple?
Laid some new Bermuda Couch seed about 4 weeks ago. Most of it has established nicely but some of it is going purple. Does anyone have any idea why? I have been watering it twice a day for the last 4 weeks. It has germinated quite patchy although that is to be expected with some large storms coming through just after it…
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How to kill invasive weeds?
Hi All, Quick question on how to kill some weeds in my yard. I have 3 different weeds that have popped up over the last couple of months. We have a rather large yard that was once farm land. When we moved in it took about a solid 2 month of mowing and clearing all the weeds/long grass. Some grass started coming through and…
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Are my bearer and joist spans correct for large deck?
Hi All With the weather warming up, I'm getting ready to embark on my large outdoor deck. Hoping to have it finished ready for Christmas. Just want to get some advise on my proposed stump/bearer and joist spans. Pretty confident in building the deck as Ive done a couple of years supervising a small tiny home company. Just…
