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    Does treated timber stop rotting? (1)

    Hi all question, I am looking to build a very cheap raised bed, but was looking at using maybe pressure treated timber or decking board as this seems to be the cheapest option. question is once its filled with wet soil will this just rot the wood or does the fact its pressure treated stop...
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    Construction and footings for small garden wall (numerous threads merged)

    Hi All, I am making a raised bed from concrete blocks - 440mm x 100mm x 215mm (LxWxH). my raised bed will be 2 courses high, so essentially 430mm high (plus little bit for mortar). the raised bed will run the perimeter of my garden which at its longest length is 11m on any one side. what i...
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    Construction and footings for small garden wall (numerous threads merged)

    Hi All, I am making a raised bed from concrete blocks - 440mm x 100mm x 215mm (LxWxH). my raised bed will be 2 courses high, so essentially 430mm high (plus little bit for mortar). the raised bed will run the perimeter of my garden which at its longest length is 11m on any one side. what i...
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    Construction and footings for small garden wall (numerous threads merged)

    Hi All, I am making a raised bed from concrete blocks - 440mm x 100mm x 215mm (LxWxH). my raised bed will be 2 courses high, so essentially 430mm high (plus little bit for mortar). the raised bed will run the perimeter of my garden which at its longest length is 11m on any one side. what i...
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    raised bed around garden perimeter with soil against fence what can i use as protection

    Considered this, but couldn't find any post short enough to support this. Posts would need to be about 400mm high. I dont think I could cut them down aswell as I believe they are reinforced...
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    Paint Barge board. how to do it

    What a star. Thanks bud
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    what is this bit of wood under my roofline called

    Thanks is there a single type of paint that can do the lot. I'm thinking I'm likely to change the barge board in next 3-5 years. If not I'll do the proper job
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    Paint Barge board. how to do it

    Hi All I have a old bargeboard on my house roof line thats looking a bit old and battered with the paint peeling away. I would like to repaint. how do i do this, is it a case of sanding fist then paint? do i need a primer, undercoat then finish or is there a single type of paint i can use...
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    what is this bit of wood under my roofline called

    is there a specific type of paint to paint it with?
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    what is this bit of wood under my roofline called

    as per title what is this bit of wood under my roofline called. im looking to paint it as it looks a bit battered, is there a specific type of paint to use? https://ibb.co/2WMYrhW thanks
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    raised bed around garden perimeter with soil against fence what can i use as protection

    yes i think your right about the cement board. can you link me to the plastic fascia you used or something similar. thanks
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    Construction and footings for small garden wall (numerous threads merged)

    thanks pal, thats what i thought
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    Construction and footings for small garden wall (numerous threads merged)

    Hi All, I am looking to make a raised bed in my garden from concrete blocks. it will be 2 courses high (430mm). I would like know how deep and wide i should make my footing to make it sturdy. thanks
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    raised bed around garden perimeter with soil against fence what can i use as protection

    I understand its not good practice and has implications, i have already expressed i am not looking to use the fence as a retaining wall. im looking for helpful solutions not someone to repeat my concerns i have already raised.
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    raised bed around garden perimeter with soil against fence what can i use as protection

    what sort of treatment would i need to apply.
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    raised bed around garden perimeter with soil against fence what can i use as protection

    yes i was thiking of something like this. not easy to find though
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