Eastie, like the ironbark. Very neat.
I still like the overhang look though, must be a hangover from the days using the sleeper posts out front
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Eastie, like the ironbark. Very neat.
I still like the overhang look though, must be a hangover from the days using the sleeper posts out front
Sorry it took so long to get the pics up.....Quote:
Originally Posted by LeoAU
From my 'Shed WIP' thread:
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...665#post421665
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...2&d=1165227463
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...4&d=1165227463
The wellies look a bit too big for that young labourer. Also the pink jumpsuit isn't exactly regulation safety wear.
Hey Jdub, what did you paint the new retaining wall with, and why?
Quote:
Originally Posted by sammy_h
Wattyl Solaguard.
Why?
Painted it exactly the same colour the new shed will be (colorbond Dune), to match in (SWMBO wishes ;))
Also to give added protection to the timber from moisture and sun (esp for the top of the posts).....
Not everyones cup o tea I know, but I reckon it looks ok.
Cheers
Joel
Thanks Joel,
TThis is what's gonnabe be erected on my backsyard in a couple of days. Only 3 sleepers high. And I'll use some stainer, not paint.
Concrete for the posts - did you use the instant one, ie the one that get it into the hole and then add water?
Is there any advantages in using sleepers as posts?
This might interest you..... rapid set thread:
http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=41758
As opposed to what?Quote:
Originally Posted by LeoAU
To using posts. The 100x100 ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDub
Quote:
Originally Posted by LeoAU
They are 200 wide, plenty of room to bolt into two lengths....... plus I think you will find the normal square treated pine posts are 90 x 90
Example circled in pic attached.
They look better too IMO.
aha, so you bolt 2 sleepers to one post (made out of a sleeper). So, there is 100 mm area at the end of a sleeper to bolt it to the upright.
Since I will be using at least one more upright at the back of the wall every 2.4 meters it should be all right, right?
Hi Joel,
How did you paint your sleepers? The question is rather how you prepared them - did you dry them up for a period of time?
Bunnings girl told me I have to leave it out for 6-8 weeks (!) before staining it. Another Bunnings wiz told me a weekend of 39 degrees is enough. Someone suggested to stain it first then build the wall, others install them and only then paint.
:confused:
I think I left them about 2-3 weeks before painting...... I imagine painting and staining are different ball games though. It would also depend on how 'wet/green' the sleepers were before hand.
Others here with more experience/knowledge than me may be able to comment.
Joel
Hey Joel,
one more quostion - did you install the drainage pipe behind the waal? You know the pipe with holes in it? Is it needed for a wall like yours - 2 sleepers high or mine - 3?
Yes I used it, and doubled over black builders plastic as well... read easties thread I linked to on page one of this thread