Order the Raised Bed Build Pack
The Raised Bed Build Pack is a 14 USD one time purchase, no subscription and no account required. After payment, a download link for the PDF is shown immediately on the confirmation page and also sent by email to the address used at checkout.
What is included
The Raised Bed Build Pack is a 28 page PDF with six complete raised bed plans, a 4x2, a 4x4, a full size 4x8 with a center brace, a narrow 2x8 for a fence line, a waist height bed on legs, and an L-shaped bed. Each plan includes a dimensioned top view, an exploded view showing how the courses and posts go together, a full cut list, a standard board buying guide, hardware, a step by step assembly sequence, and build variants such as a rodent-resistant mesh bottom, a liner, and hoop supports. The pack also includes a chapter on choosing wood and its real lifespan in soil contact, a siting checklist, a fasteners and hardware buying guide, and a final checklist before you build.
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Choosing the wood before you order
Species is the decision that sets how long the bed lasts, and it is the one most people make last, at the till. The pack devotes a chapter to it; these are the working figures.
| Species | Lifespan in soil contact |
|---|---|
| Cedar | Naturally rot resistant, typically 8 to 15 years untreated in soil contact. |
| Pine | The least expensive option; untreated pine in soil contact often breaks down in 3 to 6 years, ground contact rated pressure treated pine lasts much longer. |
| Redwood | Similar rot resistance to cedar, typically 8 to 15 years untreated in soil contact. |
How much soil each bed takes
Filling the bed usually costs more than building it, so the volume is worth knowing before the timber is bought. At 11 inches, two boards high, the common sizes work out like this.
| Bed size | Soil to fill it at 11 inches | Bagged | Bulk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 by 2 feet | 7.3 cu ft | 5 bags of 1.5 cu ft | 0.27 cu yd |
| 4 by 4 feet | 14.7 cu ft | 10 bags of 1.5 cu ft | 0.54 cu yd |
| 4 by 8 feet | 29.3 cu ft | 20 bags of 1.5 cu ft | 1.09 cu yd |
| 2 by 8 feet | 14.7 cu ft | 10 bags of 1.5 cu ft | 0.54 cu yd |
After the purchase
The download link appears on the confirmation page straight away and is emailed to the address used at checkout. How to open, print and re download the file is on the files page, and questions about an order go through the contact page.
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