Topic: Wood.

[carolinej]

Hello :)

does anyone know the cheapest place to get wood to make raised beds? No one on my lottie seems to know. I have managed to get quite a few shorter planks from piles of fly tipping on our local common, but would ideally like longer pieces.

Thanks

cj :)

[Tin Shed]

I found a friendly builder who sold me some old scaffold boards fro next to nothing and so far they are working a treat.

[agapanthus]

I got most of mine from double glazing companies.
They usually have skips outside their premises full
of old soffits etc from when they've re-furbished properties.
I just went in and asked if I could have them...
They were usually ok about it. Good luck :)

[OliveOil]

I am having the same problem - i always have my eyes peeled looking for wood. There is anew police station being built and there is loads of wood and piping i would love to have... just need time to wander onsite and see the construction company to beg and flutter LOL

[carolinej]

Ah Olive, the old 'beg and flutter ' routine. Always works ;D ;D ;D

cj :)

[tilts]

Down here in the south, where ever they can find a spot to build up goes another two dozen houses or flats, here is where you will find skip loads of wood, have a word with the site manager, they are usually very compliant, particularly if you know the health and safety code vocabulary!

[carolinej]

they are usually very compliant, particularly if you know the health and safety code vocabulary!

Oooh , do tell.  ;D ;D ;D

cj :)

[marestail murderer]

or try factorys nearby...........old pallets and packing crates.............our firm just dump em.............and then have to pay for someone to come and take them away!
needless to say...i have first pick!
oh..............and some are very well made and take some knocking apart!