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Old February 2, 2016   #13
Hellmanns
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Originally Posted by Ricky Shaw View Post
Hellmans,

That's a nice design that spreads the down force out, supporting the sides. That seems to leave more open work area as opposed to putting in support posts, and as some do, a top beam.
It works well, Ricky! I also use the joists to support the rails I fasten my stakes to. This tunnel is strong enough to support a tomato crop using the stringing method, so I may ditch the stake's altogether in time.
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