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lynda_poggiecarlson

How are the 4x4's attached?

10 years ago
This looks pretty easy to do. Can't figure out how the post boards are anchored.
Hull Patio, Pergola, Propane fire pit, custom benches, pillar planters, lighting · More Info
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  • PRO
    10 years ago
    I used 2x4 pressure treated wood for blocking underneath the 4x6's. I attached the 2x4 with large tapcon screws.

    Comments (11)

    • 10 years ago

      Very clean design. What is the length of the 4x6's?

    • PRO
      10 years ago
      I'm not 100% sure but I think we used 8ft timber.
    • 9 years ago

      You must have stained the 2x4's as they disappear in the shadows. Nice!

    • 9 years ago

      What kind of blocks did you use?

    • PRO
      9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      The block used in the picture were pavestone rumbled wall stone. But there are other companies that sell similar products such as Belgard Weston wall and Unilock Brussels block.

    • 9 years ago

      The tapcon screws were just drilled into the stone through the wood? I was thinking the stone would chip.

    • PRO
      9 years ago
      you have to predrill
    • 9 years ago

      Can I get a copy of the instructions thanks

    • 9 years ago

      Yes I would like the instructions please

    • PRO
      9 years ago
      I apologise but I'm a landscape contractor that comes up with ideas that I tell the customer about and they trust me to build what I envision. There were no drawn up instructions or plans for this. I just built it.
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