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    I've thought of steel posts, but I don't really...

    I've thought of steel posts, but I don't really like them, and they won't really work for my scenario. And dynabolting/chemsetting was the original plan, but I've been convinced that the lateral...
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    Cheers. If I can find 30mm thick Jarrah boards at...

    Cheers. If I can find 30mm thick Jarrah boards at a reasonable price I'll use them, but I'm not sure that I will.

    I'll leave the capping. I wasn't sure about the clear vs stain oil, but I'm...
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    Ok, so I've planned out what I want to do, and...

    Ok, so I've planned out what I want to do, and just want to run it past someone for any obvious issues :)

    1. There will be 5 Cypress posts, 1.4m from center to center. We're going to cut a 10"...
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    Thanks for all the info silentC. I'm feeling...

    Thanks for all the info silentC. I'm feeling positive about it now. Staining every 1 - 2 years sounds ok to me.
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    Agreed, however is it enough of a step up to...

    Agreed, however is it enough of a step up to justify the extra maintenance? That's what I'm not sure of.



    Thanks. This is what I'm after. I don't know what cupping is, but now that I know what...
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    I'm just not sure I like the look of the lapped...

    I'm just not sure I like the look of the lapped and capped fence. If it was for a boundary fence on the perimeter of the block then I'd probably go for something like this. But it's basically for a...
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    Hi BobL, Yes, the screen is outside....

    Hi BobL,
    Yes, the screen is outside.

    I knew that the wood would eventually go grey if not maintained, but I didn't think it was a dire as you're predicting. Does this happen with decks...
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    Hardwood fence - Horizontal slats - Jarrah?

    Hi Guys,
    I've read this forum on and off over the last few years; first time poster though. I'd really appreciate some advice.

    I need to erect a fence/privacy screen. It will only be...
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