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Nancy Lopez-Ibanez

4 years ago

Please share the size of the lumber used for the raised bed. great looking. Thank you, N. Lopez

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4 years ago
The wood beds are made of 4 courses of new oak railway sleepers. I think these are 250x150mm and they come in standard lengths, often around 1.8m or 2.4m, so are cut down to fit. Beds around 600mm high are good to perch on.
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4 years ago
Thank you so much for taking time to answer my question. Much appreciated!

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