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Planning on a decked area, ground level on blocks. Thinking to use some chunky larch 200mm x 50mm. What sort of joist spacing would I want?

Hi Started lifting patio slabs previous owners had laid, some of which have sunk an inch or so (we're on clay soil in N Essex). My intention is to build some single skin brick planters, just 3 maybe 4 courses above ground height and I'm seeking advice on footings. Having done some reading I had...

This was the answer I feared. Really though? They're that poor against frost?

Hi I rather like a reclaimed fletton and have the used them for other things and hoped to build a small patio with them as I enjoy the look. However, I've read they're not suitable for paving. Why might that be? Hoping someone can shed some light. Hoping it may only intend to refer to use on a...