Michael, When we enclosed the beds at our church community garden this spring, we first coated the untreated wood with linseed oil (from Lowe's or Home Depot) so the wood will last longer. We nailed boards together with 16-penny nails aka 16D framing nails or box nails. We also pounded in wooden stakes--1" x 2" x 18"--on the outsides of the beds so the beds wouldn't bend. We put three stakes along each long side of the bed. (Our beds were 16' x 4' x 6".)
All the best, Joan Huyser-Honig -----Original Message----- From: community_garden-boun...@list.communitygarden.org [mailto:community_garden-boun...@list.communitygarden.org] On Behalf Of michael fink Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 1:14 PM To: community_garden@list.communitygarden.org Subject: [Community_garden] Post Question regarding raised bed construction We are in the process of building some raised beds for local elementary school in Charlotte, NC. The wood has been purchased and cut to have 12' x 4' x 10" raised beds. What is the beds method for getting and keeping the structure together: nails, screws, rebar? Thanks, Michael Fink _______________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: community_garden@list.communitygarden.org To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: http://list.communitygarden.org/mailman/listinfo/community_g arden_list.communitygarden.org ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1388 / Virus Database: 1516/3749 - Release Date: 07/07/11 _______________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: community_garden@list.communitygarden.org To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: http://list.communitygarden.org/mailman/listinfo/community_garden_list.communitygarden.org
