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what is the best way to fix bearers to posts? and then, what is the best way to fix ...
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I learnt a valuable lesson on the weekend - do the excavation work before you build the pergola - ...
thanks @EricL
I am going to get the ground excavated so that we have 250mm below the boards (minimum). This will give the 140mm bearers better ventil ...
thanks for that suggestion @AlanM52 I have used these elsewhere where the ground was stable and without the 'stormi-ness' of this current build. I wa ...
@Minyarra
I know that want, I try to ballance it with "a little bit extra is worth a factor of 3 to 4 down the track. You "know" you have done the h ...
A rebated joint is the most secure method as the weight of the bearer sits directly on the post, whereas with the side attach method, the only connect ...
Good Afternoon @Minyarra
lol No worries at all.
I have used and prefer option 2, but I only cut into the post by a max 1/3rd so it gives a base for ...
They are the better option when you're using timber that can't be concreted in the ground, like H3-treated Pine, @Minyarra. Concreting a post into the ...
Hello @Minyarra
I prefer traditional methods, and your use of bitumen paint is right up there on my list of things to apply when using a timber pos ...
You are definitely on the right track in thinking that the height at the low end is the real challenge @Minyarra. With only 160mm from ground to finis ...
hello @Nailbag @Dave-1 @MitchellMc @EricL @AlanM52
next question;
what is the best way to fix bearers to posts? and then, what is the best way to fix ...
hello @EricL @MitchellMc @Dave-1 @AlanM52 @Nailbag
I learnt a valuable lesson on the weekend - do the excavation work before you build the pergola - ...
thanks @EricL
I am going to get the ground excavated so that we have 250mm below the boards (minimum). This will give the 140mm bearers better ventil ...
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I am looking to build a deck at the front of our home which is a converted steel shed on concrete slab. The deck is quite large 12m x 5m overall ...