Building a Raised Garden Bed with Corrugated Steel
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2019
- We show you how to build a raised garden bed with corrugated steel sides. This design drains neatly past the wood, so you don't need any landscape fabric. We also built it atop a bed of pavers to keep the pressure-treated lumber from directly contacting the ground.
This bed should last for more than 10 years.
Download the plans here:
www.dropbox.com/s/43349s9tcfk... - Навчання та стиль
Love how he just got on with it and didn’t talk up a storm 👍
thanks for not doing a 10 minute intro, just straight to work...
And no rap music!
They are very attractive garden beds. Well done!
I am always amazed that people are so KIND and TALENTED and take the TIME TO SHARE their ideas and plans with others! Hubby & I love this look and of all our searching YOU HAVE THE BEST DESIGN!! Now we have our COVID-19 WEEKEND PROJECT! THANK YOU!!!
You said so right! This are exactly the words I wanted to expressed too. I was thinking of using basement U tracks of 3.5 " , like a 2 x4 size, stacking 3 pieces I would get a 10" height. Once I saw this, I can ditch the U Tracks and the use of bricks as the spacer is a very clever means to stop rotting and silent the weeds at the perimeter. How nice we only need to think of the keywords to search for answers.
Excellent video and set of plans. I have scoured UA-cam for the best and easiest idea and this was it. Spent 10 hours yesterday building 4 sets of these (3' x 8' and 4' x 8'). They are came out amazing. Approx price for all 4 was $450.
Kelsey Trahan I’m wondering the same thing. 😊 for a 4 x 8 box
Hi Ron, how are the beds holding up?
Thanks for sharing this video on how to build these raised beds. They look amazing. I can't wait to help my husband build some for me.
The bottom foot of the bed, you can bury sticks and logs to save on dirt and it adds longterm compost. Most plants dont have root systems that deep anyways.
GhostCreek straw bails make good filler then go to the city & get compost for Chep by the yard for the rest then top off with good soil! In a year the whole thing will be good soil !
Aka Hugelculture
Thank you! This design is exactly the style that appeals to me.
Built one! Turned out great! The only changes I made was to make the vertical supports taller so there wasn't wasted wood and I added a center support on the long edges so that the metal wouldn't bow out there. I also added some 45 degree supports along the underside of the top "seat" for a little added stability. Thanks so much for the plans and vid!
For the underside support of the top 2*6, you did it all around or just in the corners?
Would love to see a pic! I've been looking at this one for months. The cost of wood now though...sheesh!
Did you have any bowing with a center support? Was your center support to into the ground?
I was thinking the exact same thing. The Depot only sell corrugated roofing panels. I was hoping they had something a bit thicker then the 29 gauge they offer.
Just built two boxes this weekend and they turned out awesome! Don't listen to the haters- love the music. Get's one pumped up to build ;-)
Easiest concept of all videos that I have seen. Awesome!
Love this!!!
I have so much metal and wood left over from projects that I dis.t want to throw away so I can make little ones for my deck
These beds look great. I like the idea of using the pavers under the base. I'm doubtful that the bed will last 10 years. The corrugated galvanized panels are 0.014 inches thick, so that galvanized layer is extremely thin. It might work well for roofs where water runs off and then quickly dries, but when continuously exposed to damp soil, usually containing some form of fertilizer, the life of those panels will likely be far less than 10 years. I'm sure they will last a few, not sure they'll do well beyond that. I'd like to hear from someone who has had such bed for many years to hear about how well they have held up.
God bless you mate, really appreciate your help.
Thanks
Excellent video. Straight to the point no blah blah blah. And you made one heck of a nice planter box👍🏽
Great design! I just built mine using your video and it came out amazing!! Can't wait to build some more.
thanks for this video, I like how the galvanised steel is not only used as a way to contain the soil but also prevents the soil from coming into contact with the pressure treated timber. One other thing I could suggest that might help is to add in some corner galvanised capping/angle to use in the corners for the full height of the box so it would help prevent any loose soil from slipping in behind the sheeting and may even give it a bit more reinforcement. Just an idea, but love this video, thanks again!
@Pro Tool Reviews Dumb question- I just built a box and getting ready to put on the steal. Would the capping go on first before I nail on the sheeting or after. I can't seem to visualize it.
Thank you so much for taking the time to make these detailed plans. It will be helpful. I am running late this season, I am new to gardening.
Thank you for the video! Just built these and loving them!
😍Beautiful design. I would make my boxes shorter.
Perfect I literally wanted something like this. And I have the materials! Already
Thanks for the plans I made this bed and it came out great.
Great design, I'll be building a couple of these come spring but I kept wondering when the Final Boss was going to appear because of that music! :)
gardeners tip: fill the bottom with sticks, leaves, first to save on the amount of soil plus it feeds the soil for a long time.
I love it, thank you.
Perfect! Thanks!!
Pretty awesome that you posted plans. That earns you a sub right there. Thanks!
Awesome i am showing this to my hubby tonight thank you thank you
Great design. Making mine today. I've seen other similar videos and guys use various power saws to cut the galvanized steel. I bought 32 gauge panels and use my offset shears like you do. No muss and no fuss. 👍👍
I’m gonna build on this weekend! But I need the name of that song so I can put it on repeat while I build. Love it!
Hahahahaha, might be too pumped up and have your flower beds come out looking like whoville beds hahahaha
Almost done with my second box. After seeing the amount of dirt needed to fill the first box I decided to drop the support beams from 17 in down to 12. This will allow you to fill the box with one cubic yard almost perfectly.
how do they look? I am thinking of doing the same
@@dianahornung3402 Turned out great!
Having the cut list in the plans would have been great. Darn!
How about a STOP BLOCK on that miter saw measure once, and start cutting!!
now to make it happen..perfect for Us
Thank you for sharing your video it is exactly what I’ve been looking for & the written directions along with the video of step but step was clear & concise & finished feeling as if I can do this easily & have no unmet questions Thanks Again!!
Really nice raised bed. I think you need 8x 2x4x8 vice 6 as mentioned in the floor plan.
Very neat..
Gee I guess I'm going to have to post MY concept of a practicle, cheap 'n' easy raised bed. ;-) I'll tell you right upfront mine won't look this nice.
Awesome I wanted to purchase the Australian raised beds but this meets our needs just need to find some rust proof paint for the outside THANKS
Great video! Hey, how long were your 2x8s on top before cutting the 45 degree corners?
thanks!
I like it, wonder how to add a bottom to it...landlord okayed raised beds but they have to be movable and can't be open on the bottom except for holes as drainage.
I used #9 - 3 in grip rite screws and redwood from HD and had so many issues with the wood cracking. I had to pre-drill and even then got some cracking. Any suggestions welcome.
Great video thank you
Thank you! My favorite video for helping me build this. I really like the way this container bed looks and your explanation is easy to follow. I'm building mine today
Did the sides bow out once soil is added. Love the plans and look. I used this plan but went a little longer and I’m worried that once soil is added the steel will bow out some.
How long did you go? Did the sides bow out?
Aaaamazing!!! But when you have the tools ...., life is better
I am thinking about building the same as well as a retaining wall. Any advice? Especially in regards to the retaining wall.
you list the overall length of the boxes but you don't state the actual lengths of the galvanized panels. I would like to use this design and I think I'll get the panels precut. Could I get the measurements of the steel panels used in these 6' boxes? Also - i'm a bit new to metal working - what is the gauge of these panels? Are they the same as the roofing panels that most metal shops sell? Thanks
Hi, Great Video and love the planter boxes. "Fantastic". Im a bit of an over thinker, can i ask is it a staple gun you are using or a nail gun. I realise it is a Ryobi Airstrike narrow crown stapler, but some people refer to them differently Thank You
@@Protoolreviews Another quick questions what mm screws did you use? Cheers. Thanks so much, :) Awesome, off to purchase "Narrow crown Stapler"
I have a huge roll of corrugated metal. I assume it was used as shed roofing. How do I know if it's ok to use?
Very nice. I will need to add garden mesh wire on the bottom, sadly, as we get moles.
highly recommend doing that first because if you don't and you get a mole/rat problem it'll be a nightmare to add mesh later. Learned this the hard way when I had rats burrowing up from under the ground and into my compost bin. Had to dump the entire thing out and put hardware cloth on the bottom. What a pain.
Video: How to build a raised garden bed
Music: Makes me want to fight a 99 Level Boss on Hard Mode
Step 1) Attach portable speaker to utility belt
Step 2) Activate laser lights
Step 3) _Rave_
Need to update your supply/materials list. The plans have listed that six 2x4x8’s are needed. Seven are needed unless someone can tell me how 616 board inches can be gotten out of six 2x4x8’s. Other than that, great video and plans
I thought it was just me..lol. Thanks
One question would the metal sides heat up the soil to much in the summer?
how many impacts does this man own! was thinking of making something similar. Thanks for the tutorial
What kind of lumber is best for this? Does it have to be cedar or could it be treated? (Not sure if treated lumber would effect the soil with the galvanized panels)
Nice
Does the metal ever budge out after a couple of growing seasons ?
Hi Such a fantastic Job.
Where can I find the link to the plans? Thank you!
Do you think that this could be done with 1x4's? I am wondering what screw length to adjust to with that modification and also if you think that would be strong enough
@ProToolReviews I'm trying to count the pavers in the video but not having luck... with being stuck at home I want to make only 1 run to the supply house... How many and what size pavers did you use for each garden?
Thank you... I realized, after I asked the question, how stupid it was... if the bed is 6” get 7 12” pavers... after I was like...duh... I didn’t know how to “un-ask” my question.
Awesome video. Is galvanized metal safe for vegetable?
I was considering all wood but I think these will save me $, last longer, and might look better.
I just wonder how long before the wood and steel deteriorate
any thoughts of using 2 x 6 PT?
How’s it holding up? I started a build similar to this but was told the pressure treatment on the wood would erode the metal panels. Thanks for the video!
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It didn't make since to me either but I was able to find this, this morning. Glad to hear yours is still holding strong. Probably going to move forward with my build and find out for myself.
unfortunately i've priced this out to like $250+ each with the pavers.
Opted out with a prefab metal only for 110. bummed out the materials are out of control right now
Any idea how much one of these 4x8x2 planter boxes weigh. Could two strong men carry one?
very informative... where can I get the corrugated steel? I live in Staten Island , NY thanks!!
Looks great! I'm going to follow this. But won't the 45 degree cut pieces on top for the ends be a couple inches too short at 48" long?
The top outside parts was 54". It depends on the total wide which i don't remember him posting.
Yeah. Where's the link for the plans? Probably right in front of me, but not seeing. Thx
After 4 years, have you had any rust problems where the soil touches the metal?
How thick are panels (Gauge)
Any idea how much soil to get to fill these bad boys??
how much was it? I been dying to try this build.
2021 material costs - about $300, not including filling it with dirt 😭
How are they lasting with no inside support
The drop box is only one page do you by any chance have a step by step written instructions
Just follow the video several times and refer back to it as you're building it.
I would have used Kreg Jig Pocket Hole Joinery for those corner pieces ! Much STRONGER than just using wood screws in the manner that you did !
It's what I did. Turned out alright. Seems strong enough.
@@gv9965 ; But NOT as Strong as Kreg Jig Pocket Hole Joinery ! And that's a proven Fact !!!
@@BearStar1 sorry I meant that I used the kreg jig pocket holes to connect!
I would need to make these deer proof, any ideas?
Posts like a fence and wrap them with deer netting.
Shoot the dee. Put him in your freezer.
How much did this cost? Did you use sticks or rocks under the top soil to fill in the space?
@@Protoolreviews
Boy! That just took the flame of desire and a fast-beating heart. But the numbers you are estimating sound solid for the PNW.😏Would my neighborhood notice the peeled corrugated steel missing from their sheds or all the wood sitting in the carports that obviously they are not serious about whatever project seemed appealing two years ago?
Dead sharp advice of buying and getting a cubic yard or two delivered! You'll use it; you know you will! Pro is also right about the pricing of buying dirt/amendments from a local supplier. They also will know the needs of the area, so the advice you will be local. For instance, in our area, lime is a guaranteed need, and local chicken poo is the best add-in. Everyone in the neighborhood will know you bought the best~! Local college Ag departments offer tremendous advice.
Here's to fine, organically grown tomatoes we all deserve! I love growing my own and then going to our local premium grocery store and laughing at the price per pound for theirs.
did you stain the wood frame?
Great build. How do you keep the seam on the corners from leaking through?
Did you have any concern using p.t. wood?
That was only a concern with old pressure treated lumber from 20+ years ago. The stuff now is safe and I would feel comfortable using it for gardening. If you don't use it, have fun building new beds every 3 years.
What is this song. I put this video on to bop around to this freaking jammer
Are there screenings under the pavers? If so, how deep?
@@Protoolreviews great tx so much! Love this design -- am going to make a 14-foot version of it across the front of our porch.
@@Protoolreviews yep my plans have 3 vertical supports -- one dead centre and one at each halfway point between centre and outside edge -- gives me ability to screw the metal at 5 spots too.
@@Protoolreviews my local gardening store guy said I should line my box with blue board...?? Should I? Why?? Sorry for so many questions.
@@mryumish1287 Blueboards are somewhat water-resistant but not waterproof, and preferably should not be used for chronically wet or damp applications....they are fine in bathrooms and kitchens. I don't know why you would use them in an area that would be wet a fair amount of time like in against wet soil. In some really hot environments galvanized metal can get hot and I have read there is some concern about plants whose roots touch the sides getting burned (the roots). The only reason I can think of to line the inside of the box would be as a temperature barrier. I have never seen anyone line their galvanized beds in my area.
@@millardshires5425 thanks, in the end I just lined it with landscaping fabric (double layer) to hold the dirt in a little better ie. so when watering or raining the dirt doesn't streak across the metal. Worked pretty well all in all. Ours is mostly in shade so heating up is not much of an issue.
What gauge of steel did you use?
@@Protoolreviews Thanks!
the bottom wood will still rot at a faster rate than the top. It's more a wood-framed raised bed with steel walls than steel raised bed. Could you have stuck the steel into the ground itself at all with no wood bottom edge?
@@Protoolreviews I think would keep the top part of the boxes and use the ground itself as the bottom frame creating stability the steel needs. The ground would serve as the wooden bottom, and too would be the same.
Where's the link to plans?
Where can I get the list of material?
The music made me start dancing in my chair. Now I'm fired up about hitting Lowe's.
😂😂😂😂
great design, had to mute that crappy music... damn.
where do you get panels?
THAT IS WHAT I WANT TO KNOW AND IF YOU HAVE TO CUT THEM YOU NEED A SPECIAL BLADE
Considering 2x6s for top, thoughts anyone?
What model is that Ryobi?.. thanks
@@Protoolreviews Thanks for quick response..
How can I get the plans?
Is the steel 24 inches by 68 inches?
How high is it?
How much did all the materials cost per bed? Or for both beds? Looks pretty spendy.