Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 3:41 pm
Hi,
I have a very sloping garden,approx, 2.0m horizontal to 1.0m rise. The soil is clayish.
I am considering constructing a raised decking to get some flat area. I am planning a 5.0m wide x 3.0m depth raised decking. I planned front row say, 5 no posts at 1200mm apart and 4 rows alltogether. The front row will probably have to be 1.2-1.5 above the sloping ground, with 2nd row at 1.0m above ground, 3rd row at 0.5m above ground and 4th row less than 300mm.
I have seen some good design in "Topdeck.co.uk" and very encourage with what he can do for a very sloping garden. Stillhope for my young family to have a flat garden.
I am considering using tanalised 100x100 posts with bearer on either sides of posts and joists to sit on top.
Q1) What details to the foundation?
Q2) How deep should I dig?
Q3) How big the hole should be?
Q4) Do I need any others items, basically details I think.
Q5) Concrete Mix?
Any advise or other consideration will be most welcomed.
Thank you
I have a very sloping garden,approx, 2.0m horizontal to 1.0m rise. The soil is clayish.
I am considering constructing a raised decking to get some flat area. I am planning a 5.0m wide x 3.0m depth raised decking. I planned front row say, 5 no posts at 1200mm apart and 4 rows alltogether. The front row will probably have to be 1.2-1.5 above the sloping ground, with 2nd row at 1.0m above ground, 3rd row at 0.5m above ground and 4th row less than 300mm.
I have seen some good design in "Topdeck.co.uk" and very encourage with what he can do for a very sloping garden. Stillhope for my young family to have a flat garden.
I am considering using tanalised 100x100 posts with bearer on either sides of posts and joists to sit on top.
Q1) What details to the foundation?
Q2) How deep should I dig?
Q3) How big the hole should be?
Q4) Do I need any others items, basically details I think.
Q5) Concrete Mix?
Any advise or other consideration will be most welcomed.
Thank you