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    How to dig a hole or 20

    I have just dug 58 holes using a one-man 9" post-hole borer in a day. Depth varied up to about 18" The ground was clay and I was advised to use water as I 'dug' - that worked well. I recommend this kind of device but it is hard work. When a stone is hit (let alone a brick) the blade snags...
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    Building new Deck

    Interesting, Not heard this approach. Doe this cause any problems with drainage ? (I know membranes allow water through but they are not a sieve!) Thermo - a question - what span do you allow on your 100x47 mm joists between post supported joists ?
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    Composite Decking

    HI Has anyone any experience with recycled wood polymer composite decking ? EcoDek from the UK and Timberteck from NA. Both about the same price and without the need for any onging annual maintenance. Thoughts views ? Experience ? Thanks
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    Decking Joists -- 100mm or 150mm ?? & supports

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    Decking Joists -- 100mm or 150mm ?? & supports

    Thermo would you do this for a ground level deck using 4x2 as you suggest ? rather than the concrete blocks ? thx
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    Decking Joists -- 100mm or 150mm ?? & supports

    Thank you for your quick answer
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    Decking Joists -- 100mm or 150mm ?? & supports

    Hi I am building quite a large ground level deck (4.5m * 10m) and want it to be as low as is practical w/o removing too much soil. What is the best advice about size of the decking joists ? should I stick with 150mm x47mm or is it Ok to go with 100mm x47mm ?? I would support them at 1m (or...
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