I'm setting up a terracing project where I'm joining 4x4s end to end over a span of 16+ feet. In a previous attempt, the timbers ended up warping, causing gaps between the ends. I'm looking for advice on how to prevent this from happening again. One thought I had was to attach a 2x4 underneath the 4x4s for support and alignment. Do you think that's a good idea, or should I consider using metal straps or some kind of nailed plate to secure the ends together? Any suggestions would be really appreciated!
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Using metal brackets, like those meant for decking, could definitely help keep everything aligned and prevent warping. If you could share a sketch of your setup, that would make it easier to visualize and provide better advice!
I do have a sketch but can't seem to figure out how to upload it here. I posted a pic to another forum if that helps!