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  1. 17th May 2009, 11:29 AM #1
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    Default Plinth and Colourbon fencing query

    Hi there friends....

    I am about to start on a backyard project.

    Basically I am after a couple of hints/tips with the following:

    1) Where in Melbourne can I get GOOD quality, straight, treated pine plinth..around 5 metres each length? Bunnings want $8.60 for 5.4m

    2) What is the best "screw" to put the plinth against the colourbond fencing for a retaining wall? I believe the hex self drilling? I am unsure what they are called.

    It is all new to me and I am ready to learn...

    Thanks so much,

    Chris
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    Quote Originally Posted by Melbournechris View Post
    1) Where in Melbourne can I get GOOD quality, straight, treated pine plinth..around 5 metres each length? Bunnings want $8.60 for 5.4m

    Chris
    That price will be hard to beat, that's cheap. Where in Melbourne are you?
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    I am north of Melbourne.....Epping way.

    Just found this site:
    www.atpine.com.au

    Looks good with the prices.

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    Chris
    I have found ATP have a pretty good range of timber products, and the guys there very helpful. ATP are not to far away from where you live which is a bonus. The screws are called "Tec Screws" ATP should also sell them there but it always pays to shop around.
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    Thanks so much Al...

    You were very helpful,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Melbournechris View Post
    1) Where in Melbourne can I get GOOD quality, straight, treated pine plinth..around 5 metres each length? Bunnings want $8.60 for 5.4m

    Plinth? I think that you have the wrong term. are you after treated pine surround? otherwise known as lattice frame? has a squared U shape? If so Bunnings price seems OK to me
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    what exactly is a plinth?

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    Timber section at the bottom of fences, often sleepers or that sized material is called a plinth. Used to fill gaps where stepped fences run down a slope or , placed there for design style or used to retain a bit of fill.

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