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)
How deep are they? 6" (150mm)... :-\
Might use them for temporary Cold Frames.. :)
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
They are 6" and they are on special offer.
It is not the first time, you have to visit regularly.
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.
I've seen it in 3 stores in different parts of the country, so don't think so Pesky.
Just nipped down and bought a dozen, thanks for the advise!
They have them in Maidstone if anyone's keen.
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.
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 morningHope I am not asking too much!
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, ;)
Superb plot that
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.
I'm not Allaboutliverpool but we have made the same beds. I'll check with hubby later re the screw size.
Many thanks :)
ok, the oracle says "size 6 screws of 70mm coach screws" :)
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
You're welcome...that's the ones :)