I need posts for a new fence. Using 115x115 glulam beams I find too expensive. I've seen pressure-treated posts 95x95 - but no larger ones. Construction timber isn't nice as a post.
Have I missed something or is what I want not available?!?!
Have I missed something or is what I want not available?!?!
Presumably more common in areas where timbered stone chests for boat docks are common. An example that is probably a bit too far from the ts, http://vindobyggvaror.se see Timber/ Imp.reglar/ Imp Unplaned V, there are really substantial dimensions. But everything can probably be ordered from the local dealer?
Why should you have such thick posts?
Otherwise, I and many others usually don't use printed posts but instead screw and glue together, for example, 2 pieces of 45-90 studs. If you need larger ones, then you'll just have to use larger and possibly more studs.
Otherwise, I and many others usually don't use printed posts but instead screw and glue together, for example, 2 pieces of 45-90 studs. If you need larger ones, then you'll just have to use larger and possibly more studs.
Well-stocked lumberyards have pressure-treated post material in thicker dimensions, no special order needed. Additionally, you get it split-sawn, which usually fits better.
In Stockholm, for example, Beijer Lissma.
If you are building a long fence, I would consider skipping the pressure-treated wood if you are going to paint it anyway.
In Stockholm, for example, Beijer Lissma.
If you are building a long fence, I would consider skipping the pressure-treated wood if you are going to paint it anyway.
What does the whole construction look like? How will you attach the fence to the posts, and how will you secure the posts to make them stable? A common construction is to have a beam between the posts that fits into the posts. With three glued-together beams, it's very easy to achieve that construction. If you're going to paint everything anyway, just fill the gaps in the joints with filler. Choose planed beams if you want a better finish.
Agree - Chose double 120 for the deck since 95x95 tend to crack and are also a bit more difficult to work with in my opinion. Depending on the construction, you can recess cross joists and get a nice solution that way. Then I think that the anchoring in the ground needs to be solid - The post doesn't need to be thicker than maybe double 95s or 12s. But again, entirely dependent on the intended construction.chris47 said:
I have 115x115 glued laminated timber posts on the balcony. The fence sections are screwed with angle brackets to the posts.
The disadvantage of glued posts is that all the beams are chamfered (WHY are they?) = ugly if you glue them together. Of course, you can plane them down, but I lack such equipment. I suspect that filling the chamfer won't last very long...
The disadvantage of glued posts is that all the beams are chamfered (WHY are they?) = ugly if you glue them together. Of course, you can plane them down, but I lack such equipment. I suspect that filling the chamfer won't last very long...