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    I am wanting to make some raised beds in my garden and am thinking of making them out of old scaffolding boards, however i am having trouble finding some locally. does anyone know of anywhere that i can get some in the norwich/norfolk area?

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    Hi,

    this is just what I have done..

    http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...kers-done.html

    I got the boards from a scaffolding company for £2 each, they sometimes need to get shut as the ends get too damaged to use,(H&S stuff). Just ring around the local firms and ask if they have any going. I found my supply on ebay so worth a look there too.

    Bear in mind they are very heavy if 20 are put on the roofrack in one go surprised I wasn't stopped by plod for an overloaded car and bent roofrack !!!

    Regards,

    Graham

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    • #3
      If you do manage to get some scaffolding planks you should treat them as they soon break up with the moist soil. Try checking local demolition firms who often sell reclaimed timber ready treated.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by pinkprincess View Post
        I am wanting to make some raised beds in my garden and am thinking of making them out of old scaffolding boards, however i am having trouble finding some locally. does anyone know of anywhere that i can get some in the norwich/norfolk area?
        Are you anywhere near Dereham?

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        • #5
          I used ply wood for mine but left enough space around them so I could go round them again with better quality and longer lasting timber when I can afford it !
          I am sorry I can't post photographs on here but you are welcome to view them on my websit listed below.

          Good Luck

          James
          The link to my old website with vegetable garden and poultry photographs


          http://www.m6jdb.co.uk

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          • #6
            Originally posted by pinkprincess View Post
            I am wanting to make some raised beds in my garden and am thinking of making them out of old scaffolding boards, however i am having trouble finding some locally. does anyone know of anywhere that i can get some in the norwich/norfolk area?
            These are what I put together last year from old fence panels.
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            • #7
              Nice work braders they look great ! Neat and tidy too. I should hope you are really proud of them and it looks like you had a bumper crop too !

              JJ
              The link to my old website with vegetable garden and poultry photographs


              http://www.m6jdb.co.uk

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              • #8
                thanks for all your replies. Am loving the beds made from recycled fence panels - might give that one a go!!

                bradley - not really near dereham, we are in a little village near acle.about 30 miles from dereham ( i think!!)

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