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After all that the decking is done and I need to build a retaining wall using scaffolding boards just to neaten the area I will sand the boards and use external varnish. I intend using 75x75mfence posts about a metre apart. what do you guys think the reason i am not using sleepers is beacause...

After all that the decking is done and I need to build a retaining wall using scaffolding boards just to neaten the area I will sand the boards and use external varnish. I intend using 75x75mfence posts about a metre apart...

Ok thanks will look for concrete blocks

So basically get a concrete block and place under each post? Will the paving slabs work?

Problem Big-all is I don't have a post digger and the ground is mostly subase as its a new build and a nightmare to dig

Hie have decided to use fence post spikes as the cheaper option as I need bout nine the rest of the deck will be supported by concrete blocks.

Hie guys I intend building a 3.6x3.3m deck however the area I intend building it is boggy as the drainage is not very good I tried digging but as it is a new build they compacted some sub base and its next to impossible to dig with a shovel. I had intended to use 75x75m posts as base post but...

Just discovered the ground is quite hard n can't really dig that deep so flags it is.... What size timber can I use for the legs...pardon the stupid question

It's an idea could put some gravel down as here's some free going then put the concrete flags on the bed of gravel and the frame on top. My head is spinning now with all these diff angles and approach

It's an idea could put some gravel down as here's some free going then put the concrete flags on the bed of gravel and the frame on top. My head is spinning now with all these diff angles and approach

You mean not bother digging holes n concreting posts in but rather rest the deck on legs on concrete flags?

Good idea mate but those spikes are pricey am looking at about £68 for 9 spikes I am trying to get the decking done under £270 all in so the sunken fence posts seem a cheaper option.

Do you think I would need metal posts you know the ones where you bolt the posts down? I am also worried about the clay and the propensity of water to build up,hence I wanted to anchor it all down.

Hie all Hie all am pretty new to this forum and I intend building a deck. To be honest I was told to build by the other half lol. As you guys can see the area I need to build the deck on is made up of clay and gets pretty wet,as the drainage is p**s poor. The decking area will be 3.6mx3.3m...

Cheers will use the screws and postcrete as you said and ditch the joists hangers. As I have Yorkshire clay and poor drainage was worried about the posts sinking and rotting

Nice work what did you use as foundation or posts

Am on a pretty tight budget so I intend to dig about 30cm down I have some old paving slabs I will put at the bottom and gravel then fill it all up with earth. Can't really afford postcrete as I will need about 9bags. Hope it will work

Hie all am pretty new to this forum and I intend building a deck. To be honest I was told to build by the other half lol. As you guys can see the area I need to build the deck on is made up of clay and gets pretty wet,as the drainage is **** poor. The decking area will be 3.6mx3.3m and I...