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Benefits of laying paving on screed

With a 3 man crew we laid out 50m of indian sandstone today, including cuts and a recessed manhole cover.We had the sub base essentially in the day before (without levels set or whacked) and had 4 tonnes of screed delivered.It was the first time I ha

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Landscaping

8 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jul 7, 2011

reclaimed bricks for a patio

I am interested in using reclaimed bricks , either with a mortar joint, or butted up together in a basket weave, as the surface for a small (6sqm) raised patio.

I dont remember where I saw it, in an american book or on the net, a set of steps and a p

Started by axeljk in Landscaping

6 Replies · Reply by axeljk Jun 30, 2011

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Has anyone ever created a decking patio or surface using old railway sleepers?

I've just been watching the One Show where John McCririck showed TV gardener Christine Walkden around his central London garden.

I spotted what I thought was old railway sleepers being used as a terrace surface. I've used sleepers (and I mean genu

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

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Hazel Fencing

Anyone know of a good source for Hazel fencing hurdles? I'm looking for 4ft high x 6ft wide panels and need more than 30. Also, I have heard that they have a short lifespan - should I be looking at willow instead?

Started by Phil Stovell in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Phil Stovell Jun 9, 2011

non slip deck treatments

I've built several decks and platforms in boards that have no grooves (UK Larch and Oak) because I prefer the appearance of the boards and because they are UK sourced and need no chemical treatment. The downside is that there is, I assume, a great

Started by Garden Doctor Chris in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Garden Doctor Chris Jun 5, 2011

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Urgently required - 600 x 600 x 100 recessed paving/manhole covers Ealing West London

This is a long shot but let's give it a go:

I've just received a call from a lady who has found LJN whilst doing a search for recessed manhole covers.

She has been let down by the builders' merchants who failed to supply the covers in time for th

Started by Phil Voice in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice May 16, 2011

I want to construct a slatted fence

Hello all,

A customer of mine is very keen to have a slatted fence like in this picture.

http://www.constructionmanagementschools.net/?attachment_id=881

I think I know how to do it as it looks pretty straight forward, I'm just in a bit of a bind as t

Started by axeljk in Landscaping

11 Replies · Reply by David Beasley Garden Design May 16, 2011

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Digger training / experience

Having spent another day on a digger, I realised we no longer have much in-house 'experience' other than me...

What would you do if you had a couple of guys not well practiced on diggers ?

What's worth doing as we only use .8T or 1.5T diggers....

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

17 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice May 24, 2011

Patio pointing products

what do you use ? there seems so many ways and products inc ;

cemex / instarmac

easy-pave

pointmaster & easipoint with guns applicators

parex -easi point ( i might use this sandstone colour )

resin based german products ive heard are the best

differe

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 16, 2011

DIY PATIO - B&Q video !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K45K6Jwm070&feature=player_embedded&ecamp=eml-wk14-SEASONAL-a001

i can see some ' bad backs' , bodge jobs, broken feet, kids stepping on tools etc ............!

any comments ?

(hope you are all making the most of th

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Landscaping

9 Replies · Reply by rosie larking May 8, 2011

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Repairing chain link fencing

Can anyone help advise how you repair a cut section (vandalism) of chain link fencing WITHOUT replacing the whole run.

I've been told you can re-weave a new section in.

Anyone done this and if they have how do you it ?

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 4, 2011

Sandstone Stone sealant

One of my clients has a swimming pool with a decorating coping edge made of some sort of standstone. Over the last couple of years, this has started flaking quite badly. We need to put some sort of sealant on it to prevent it from doing this, whic

Started by Sarah Russell in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Apr 30, 2011

Indian sand stone to clean

Neeed some advice from you landscape bods, how should indian sand stone be cleaned, have to clean it before its relaid re used? should i jet wash, use a brick cleaner or weak bleach? its got a good covering in dog wee etc, moss, old leaves, all the n

Started by Michael Gurney in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Michael Gurney Apr 28, 2011

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Spon's Landscape Price Book - Suggestions for this years content

Dear Group

I'm busy compiling this years (actually the 2012 version) of the Spons landscape price book which will be published in September this year. I am looking for suggestions for new content as we always try to keep abrest of new products and pr

Started by Sam Hassall in Landscaping

16 Replies · Reply by Paving & Landscaping Apr 26, 2011

Rubber Safety surfacing is there a demand from domestic customers?

We provide childrens safety surfacing for around play equipment,we have completed commercial projects for schools and nurseries in yorkshire and humberside.

Interested to hear from designers and architects, if there is a market for this type of projec

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Landscaping

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100mm Planed Post & Stainless Steel Wire "Fence"

We are putting in an 'informal' fence where will use 100mm Planed/smooth 'European' style posts with 3 or 4 strands of stainless wire running along the length of the fence.

Anyone any experience on whether it's best to go 'thru' the posts with the

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 26, 2011

Output Rates

Is there a source of information on the internet that would give output rates for a man / gang carrying out hard landscaping work, ie slabbing, timber edging, kerbing,block paving etc.

I know you can get price guides by spons and others but laying ou

Started by Richard Jones in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Apr 16, 2011

what type of forced action mixer do you use for resin bound aggregates.?

we currently use a 110v Baron 120L,currently looking to buy another and curoius to see what others use.

Started by Peak surfacing ltd. in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Wayne Langford Jun 10, 2012

Marshalls weatherpoint suitability

I am laying some steps in random sandstone and was keen to try out the above product as it's a small area and quite low risk. Partly to try it out as i have a larger patio to lay using the same stone in a month so though i might experiment with it a

Started by Simon Smith in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Simon Smith Apr 19, 2011

Drainage for a new lawn

Hi again - hope you braced yourselves per last post?!

I'm digging out existing lawn (70m2) to bring down levels (approx 6-8" of soil & clay being removed), replacing with 4" new topsoil and laying new turf to fall slightly to aid drainage.

Site is h

Started by Angela Palmerton in Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Angela Palmerton Apr 14, 2011

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