Start with the use
The finished size, access, drainage and maintenance needs are decided before individual boards are specified.
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ABOUT FIELDWORK
Plans made to be understood.
Fieldwork publishes original metric outdoor DIY guides designed around a clear finished object, a complete parts list and an assembly order that can be followed in a real workshop.
How a Fieldwork guide is developed.
Match parts to dimensions
The cut list, stated outside dimensions and illustrated assembly are compared so the same design is described throughout.
Sequence the work
Steps are ordered around safe access to fixings, squareness checks and avoiding irreversible cuts before a dry fit.
Interactive 3D models are explanatory views, not engineering certification. Timber varies, local rules differ and outdoor loads can be serious. Readers should verify real material sizes, use tool manufacturers’ safety instructions and seek qualified advice for structural attachments, balcony loads or unfamiliar work.
A living plan library.
Guides are revised when a dimension, material description or assembly detail can be made clearer. Reader requests help identify the next useful project, and support questions help expose instructions that need improvement.