Raised "bed" and Bench

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Video made by Chris Published on 01/05/2017, viewed by 3989 , 0 Comments

A raised sleeper bench

What you will need

Railway Sleepers

Galvanised Heavy Duty Brackets

Screws

How to do this project

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Cut sleepers to length

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Screw bottom level together using brackets

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tach to bottom level.

Add second layer, offsetting joints, and screw together using brackets. Attach to bottom level.

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Add top layer, again offsetting joints and using brackets to secure in place.

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g exterior grade ply. I framed the inside out with 35 x 60 battening then screwed the ply down.

Either infill with gravel or soil, or as I did, install a false bottom using exterior grade ply. I framed the inside out with 35 x 60 battening then screwed the ply down.

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Plant as required or as I have done, place plant pots on top.

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The top sleeper is wide enough and is securely attached, enabling it to be sat on with complete confidence.

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