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Re: Building mat's for beds

Square Foot Gardening List - http://myweb.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html

Mary,

Once you get the first course laid on the ground ("best" if full length
pieces, inside dimension + 3 1/2") you build up by laying pieces on top of
lower course and nail to the piece below. Joints need to be staggered.

I am not able to transmit a photo or drawing so the best I can do is to
suggest that you get a number of "popsicle sticks," cut the ends off square
and assemble a scale model on a table.

The principle of the left hand, right hand overlapping joints should become
apparent.

If you have further questions, Email me privately
and I will snail mail you a sketch.

Regards,
DT (aka Dore Tyler)  dee_tee@msn.com
Doing his own thing in the privacy of his own garden.
USDA Zone 8b, Tacoma, WA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary McLeod" <vega@i4free.co.nz>
To: "Square Foot Gardening List" <sqft@listbot.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2000 3:42 AM
Subject: Re: Building mat's for beds


> Square Foot Gardening List - http://myweb.flinet.com/~gallus/sqft.html
>
> Your system sounds rather original but I couldn't quite get the full
> picture. Do you actually have to join some shorter lengths end to end in
> order to achieve a full 4' or 6' side? If so what method do you use?
>
> Mary
>
>
> > I have used SCRAP 2 X 4s for my 4' X 4' & 4' X 6' raised beds for three
> > years now and am very pleased!!
> >
> > I lay them 4(3 1/2) inch flat on ground and build up by nailing on
> whatever
> > lengths are available, cutting the last piece to the length needed and
> > overlapping the layers alternating left hand/right hand at the corners.
> This
> > alternate overlap created a structural integrity and eliminates the need
> for
> > any corner posts.
> >
> > Advantages: The mass of wood is greater, so provides longer life in rot
> > prone areas, but who cares, the scrap is free and is readily available
in
> > short lengths (which fit in the trunk more easily,) the 3 1/2"
horizontal
> > surface is far more knee and butt friendly, the beds can be raised in 1
> 1/2"
> > increments as time, soil and availability of scrap dictate.
> >
> > I have more time available than budget and have really been pleased with
> > this system.
> >
> > I don't recommend concrete building blocks as the reach to the center of
a
> > 4' (inside dimension) bed is greater than is comfortable for me (35-36"
> > shirt sleeve length.)
> >
> > I hope this helps.


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