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Oliver clarkson replied to Oliver clarkson's discussion Van interior protection

"Hi guys
Sorry for late reply, totally forgot to check this post.
Had an idea put to me about liquid rubber and that it is quite tough?? Any one had experience of using it?
I've heard of line x spray, but I'd have to get my van over to the UK from…"

Tim Bucknall replied to Alan Neath's discussion Buddleja ( Buddlia ) Super plant of the future ?

"If it's vigour you're after, you can't beat bamboo. That has real potential in terms of combating desertification, and for carbon capture."

The Wall replied to Neil James Shearer's discussion What base for laying slabs on?

"I have not used it to my knowlage on dry cast slabs, the roughest surface i have used it on is Marshals Saxon, the Grabo wouldn't make a seal to stick to the slab so i had to keep the Grabo sucking while lifting where as on a smooth slab you switch…"

Neil James Shearer replied to Neil James Shearer's discussion What base for laying slabs on?

"I take it you would screed a large area rather than spot laying? "

Neil James Shearer replied to Neil James Shearer's discussion What base for laying slabs on?

"Does the Grabo work ok with dry cast slabs? Certainly looks the business! "

The Wall replied to Neil James Shearer's discussion What base for laying slabs on?

"If you think you are going to do more patios take a look at this, it's a suction pad for slabs and comes in graet with larger slabs like 600x600, only really works on smooth slabs and tiles.

Grabo"

Neil James Shearer replied to Neil James Shearer's discussion What base for laying slabs on?

"Thanks for the advice guys, really appreciate it. I begun the job today but mini digger packed in so it'll be a couple days before I'm back to it! The joys of being self employed! The slabbed areas are only for patios so there's never going to be…"

The Wall replied to Neil James Shearer's discussion What base for laying slabs on?

"Don't trust the Yanks they are a differnt speices :)
A lot depends on what they are going to use it for, heavey traffic and a lot of use you will need a sub base of hardcore then sharp sand cement mix,
If the ground is solid and you are useing the…"

Honey Badger replied to Neil James Shearer's discussion What base for laying slabs on?

"Defo wouldn't use the bodge the builder method.
I use 1part cement 6parts sharp sand mix for slabs
Have a look at the pavingexpert web site for the best source of paving info."

Tim Bucknall replied to Nigel Rawlins's discussion Laurel & Quince infection

"I agree Kevin, both of those."

PRO

John F replied to Alan Neath's discussion Buddleja ( Buddlia ) Super plant of the future ?

"You can only admire the way they have learned to adapt , Perhaps the butterflies they attract know their secret .
Amusing though the random sites they choose to make a sudden guest appearance such as car parks , down alleyways and their love of…"

Billybop replied to Alan Neath's discussion Buddleja ( Buddlia ) Super plant of the future ?

"If the boffins were unable to modify Buddleia for food, maybe those big buds could be tweaked to have a medicinal purpose, or for bio fuel"

United Sates

Mike Anderson replied to Rachel Beth's discussion Should I be pruning my new green giant arborvitae?

"Thuja Green Giants usually don't require any pruning. If left unchecked, they'll grow to their great heights very quickly. If you choose to prune your green giant arborvitae, you can remove about a third of the central leader of the tree (the main…"

Neil James Shearer posted a discussion

What base for laying slabs on?

Hi,I've been asked to create a paved area using 600x600 standard slabs. Years ago when I worked on sites they laid them on sand with a sprinkling of dry cement on top, but I'm now seeing guys on YouTube (albeit in United States), laying slabs or…

Neil James Shearer replied to Neil James Shearer's discussion Laying patio in half circle

"Thank you for all the help guys, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you all. Every piece of information is so valuable and I really appreciate you all for taking the time to reply. I'm away to start the job tomorrow!
Many thanks

Neil "