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Sorry 1 final question In your opinion would u choose Timber fix screw or M8 SSteel coach screw (3 times the price!) thanks

crystal clear, thanks again will try post a completed pic.

excuse my stupidity Do you mean the screw on upper beams will just be countersunk and flush and need to be at least 6"? or do I drill (wider than screw width) maybe 3" into upper beam, then pilot hole, then insert screw, (this was why I mentioned filling the hole to prevent water) I'm not often...

thanks John, I have SS carraige bolts for beam to posts, 2 per post. and there is a 2" check taken of the top of the post for the main beam to rest also. OK, so to screw down I'd Countersink ~ 3" pilot hole thru both timbers 5" screw ? are deck screws too light duty?

Back again. Project ongoing Went with 5x4 playgrade posts x 4, painted with sadolin superdec white satin 2 main crossbeams 3m, 8x2 7 upper beams 1.1m 6x2 3 2x2 slats at top (All above beams Sadolin Exterior Translucent Woodstain dark oak) but stuck on final assembly 7 upper beams will be...

Apparently the treated 5x4 playground posts will not split or crack. And the other posts will eventually? Thanks for other ideas, tempted by the 5x4. Thought 2" x 8" crossbeams might beef it up a bit, sounds like treated is the best option then.cheers

Hi Please can you give your expert advice on timber choice for a garden arbor. Will be 3m wide 0.6 deep. Would like a chunky type arbor. For the 4 posts was going to use 4" x 4" planed and treated fence post 10ft length. But they look bit too thin. Can get 5 x 5 but they're unplaned and was...