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BUNNINGS SPECIAL
Every component
in this garden unit
- decks, planters
and screens - can
be moved around
your yard. Now.
that’s handy!
The fantastic thing about this
backyard arrangement is, you
can build it in sections and
A
ll the elements of this takeaway garden
can be moved about to suit your
situation. So whether you’re looking
to rearrange your existing set-up or even move
home, it’s far easier and less expensive than
starting the whole thing from scratch.
Be aware that the
2
.
4
m square decks are
quite heavy, weighing
250
~
30
okg each. The
smaller
1
.
8
m and
1
.
5
m square decks are easier
to handle and can be loaded onto a trailer, if
necessary. Even the planter can be pulled apart
for easy transportation. Add a vertical garden
and climbing frame, and you’re set.
S m a ll d e c k
These instructions are for the 1.8m square deck. To
make the smaller 1.5m square deck, adapt as necessary.
GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES
■ Bearers (3) 90 x 90 x
1800mm H4 treated pine
■ Joists (7) 9 0 x 45 x 1800mm
treated pine
■ Cladding (8) 9 0 x 22 x
1844mm ACQ pine decking
■ Perimeter boards (4) 90 x 22
x 1844mm ACQ pine decking
■ Decking (17) 90 x 22 x
1654mm ACQ pine decking
YOU’LL ALSO NEED
100mm and 50mm treated pine
screws; pigmented decking oil
c i n m You can cut 1 perimeter
or cladding board and 1 decking
board from a single 3.6m length
of pine decking.
HERE’S HOW
STEP
1
Measure timber for
bearers and cut to length. This is
easiest with a mitre saw, but can
be done by hand or power saw.
STEP
2
Lay bearers on a
flat surface so they measure
1 8 0 0 m m
from
outside
to
outside, with 1 in middle, and
move it when you need to
1 4 6 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, MAY 2011 bhg.com.au
