surf Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Hi guys I'm new and know nothing but what I do know is you've got to get your groundwork sorted so hence the question and bring an old git lol I'm wanting to build my layout the same height as my kitchin tops so I dont have to bend down. Would you recommend wood or metal as your supports. Cheers guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I think timber would be fine - it's probably just the bit at ground level you need to be concerned with. Above ground level you can more easily protect it. While I don't have any experience of using it, or of seeing it used, I've always thought about the potential for using square plastic downpipe (as from your guttering) It always seems solid enough and could perhaps be strengthened further with a mix of concrete if deemed necessary? I sympathise with you regarding your back - I'm heading that way but it's currently at knee level with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ba14eagle Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I think Scoobyra used plastic downpipe in his recent Oak Garden Railway build. I have previously used recycled plastic posts which need no maintenance and will last 100 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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