How to build a compost bin with sustainable decking
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- A number of our customers are circumspect about using PT lumber for raised beds and compost bins. They opt for cedar, but cedar is not rated for ground contact and has a definite lifespan.
We used a new composite that bridges many gaps in the Venn Diagram of sustainability, compositing and long service life. We used Acre by Modern-Mill deck boards to build our new compost bin.
Why?
Because it is not plastic-schmastic composite deck boards. It is more than 50% upcycled organic material-rice husks. The remaining portion is PVC that’ll never break down. That’s a sweet post for us. Nevermind it works like wood and can be used for siding and other applications by the bucket load. Videos coming on that.
We also used narrow crown staples-so good-from our Metabo HPT stapler and Spax #8 x 2-inch HCRx coated screws to lock everything super snug.
In This Video
Work set up
Materials cutting
Fastening tips
How to hinge the lid
Sizing
DIY fun
What can I compost
How to compost
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Note: Yes, the company Modern Mill asked us to try it and sent us samples. After using it, we really liked how Acre cut-the dust doesn’t stick to us like other composites-and it takes paint and stain beautifully. And it doesn’t need either to hold up to weather. So this is one of those times when a company provided us the boards to build this project. Even if they didn’t, we’d still recommend it.
It took us a bit, but we're posting long-form videos again.
You had me within the first 5sec, the bloopers makes it real and I LOVE IT! Now to watch the actual build ... eh? lol :)
Ha! It was 100 that day. I was bonking on calories. I'm glad you liked it. - One minute after that last take I had to go make myself lunch! - Glad you like the project, too.
@@myfixituplife lol :)