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Title: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: allaboutliverpool on March 05, 2009, 06:55:39

Good news!

B&Q are selling pressure treated 2.4m (8ft) decking for £2.98 each.

A bed requires 3 plus a few coach bolts (cheap at Screwfix) or screws.

Corner posts are optional, (I have found that they are unnecessary)
 Over 60s get 10% off on Wednesdays
See how to do it on:-

http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/allaboutallotments_Deep_bed_building.html
(http://www.allaboutliverpool.com/all_whole_site_07.03.03.jpg)

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: saddad on March 05, 2009, 08:01:50

How deep are they? 6" (150mm)...  :-\

Might use them for temporary Cold Frames..  :)

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: dgillings on March 05, 2009, 08:25:28

Is this a special offer that they have on at the moment? I can't find anything of that price down here :(

In fact the cheapest I can see is these, which are also online
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9276124&fh_view_size=6&fh_eds=%3f&fh_sort_order=1&fh_sort_by=_price_rrp_min&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB%2fcategories%3c%7b10064%7d%2fcategories%3c%7b10067%7d%2fcategories%3c%7b9011012%7d%2fspecificationsProductType%3ddeck_boards&fh_refview=lister&ts=1236241559069&isSearch=false (http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=9276124&fh_view_size=6&fh_eds=%3f&fh_sort_order=1&fh_sort_by=_price_rrp_min&fh_location=%2f%2fcatalog01%2fen_GB%2fcategories%3c%7b10064%7d%2fcategories%3c%7b10067%7d%2fcategories%3c%7b9011012%7d%2fspecificationsProductType%3ddeck_boards&fh_refview=lister&ts=1236241559069&isSearch=false)
at £5.28

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: allaboutliverpool on March 05, 2009, 23:29:16

They are 6" and they are on special offer.
It is not the first time, you have to visit regularly.

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Pesky Wabbit on March 05, 2009, 23:46:05

I imagine they are trying to shift last years stock to make room for this years, and hence its on a store by store basis.

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Sinbad7 on March 06, 2009, 00:00:21

I've seen it in 3 stores in different parts of the country, so don't think so Pesky.

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: JoeCocker on March 06, 2009, 15:30:17

Just nipped down and bought a dozen, thanks for the advise!

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: amphibian on March 06, 2009, 18:43:12

They have them in Maidstone if anyone's keen.

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Vortex on March 08, 2009, 00:41:12

The have them in the Reading warehouse - fairly well hidden away from their standard decking. Problem is it's only 4" wide and 1" thick - scaffolding planks, the traditional method for raised beds are 9" wide and 1.5" thick.
A better bet for raised beds are their pressure treated joists 200mm wide, 50mm thick and 3.6m long, thats 10"x2"x12ft for £8.98.
Whilst you don't necessarily need corner posts putting a 2"x2"x24" post in at the corners stops the bed from wandering of moving when you're digging it in preporation for this/next season.

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Hector on April 20, 2009, 08:54:16

These beds are a real inspiration.  ( The video of your plot is super Allaboutliverpool :)

Couple of questions!!!!!

• I think I understand the construction of the basic frames....when you add to them to gain height how are you fixing them in place....is it by altering the height of internal posts/pegs?
• what height are the squash houses (the polythene/wood frame bits? and is it the same wood you are using for the top bit of structure that you use for frame/base
• what type of polythene do you ask for and how are you attaching it to the frames?
• love the wee greenhouses, is there a plan for them somewhere?
• what width are the bean beds with the frames above them

edit: £2.52 a length in my B&Q this morning

Hope I am not asking too much!

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Mr Smith on April 21, 2009, 20:56:09

I think thats the best thing B&Q have done with their decking, selling the stuff off for other purposes rather than being an arbour for vermin, ;)

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Spookyville on April 22, 2009, 23:06:16

Superb plot that

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Spookyville on May 22, 2009, 12:16:28

qick numpty question - what size 70mm coach bolts or screws were used? Had a look at screwfix website and there are loads of choices! thanks.

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Hector on May 22, 2009, 20:19:46

I'm not Allaboutliverpool but we have made the same beds. I'll check with hubby later re the screw size.

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Spookyville on May 22, 2009, 20:51:54

Many thanks :)

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Hector on May 22, 2009, 20:59:37

ok, the oracle says "size 6 screws of 70mm coach screws" :)

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Spookyville on May 22, 2009, 21:24:10

Thanks, youare a star :) Looks like these then:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/22717/Bolts/Turbo-Coach-Screws/Turbo-Coach-Screws-Zinc-Yellow-Passivated-M6-x-70mm-Pack-of-100

Title: Re: 8x4 raised beds for less than £10 each
Post by: Hector on May 22, 2009, 21:55:43

You're welcome...that's the ones :)