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With more than £150 million currently invested in the University of Lincoln and having the first building at the University opened by the Queen in 1996, The Times Good University Guide has described it as ‘the most dramatic transformation of a Univer
granite setts here we have a driveway project 190m2 plus we removed old concrete drive placed lean-mix concrete for base as we had clay under old drive 24m3 used.we installed 3000 litre rain harvester tank from germany .we are using reclaimed granite
It has taken more than two years to design and build the new Coronation Street set, starting from an empty field to the place we all know and love, including over 400,000 bricks and 54,000 cobbles
Over 11,000 cobbles have been laid on the street with
our brief new entrance using new bush hammered setts which were 100mmx100mmx80mm sawn cropped and bush hammered to top for flat finish no trip hazard .traffic up to 40 ton drive over these setts delivering new homes had to be done in two halves to ma
granite setts We have started a new project in Woodbridge Sulfolk using reclaimed granite setts pictures to follow plus timelapse video
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video of us laying setts were working on a project in wiltshire .a courtyard on a new build country house. 170m2 reclaimed granite setts laid in bogun pattern there laid to road spec but this courtyard is foot traffic only there are eight videos to l
granite setts york stone paving
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I wanted to follow up on London Stones recent announcement about opening up our second showroom in Kent. We have been searching for a second showroom for the last 2 years. We came really close to getting one this time last year but we had a change of
Chris Nangle Furniture Design are delighted to be able to offer our clients an exciting range of vandal proof solid granite seating
Our granite street furniture is hand carved from solid blocks by Scottish craftsmen, the resulting products are aesthet
New garden patio and paths in Manchester on a new build house using Marshall's dark eclipse granite project packs with a Marshall's light granite border and jointed using GFTK vdw 840 plus in a stone grey colour provided by NCC Streetscape
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"Started out with a platform Tim which served me well but then upgraded to a 12 foot henchman with extendable legs which is very light and improved efficiency with total piece of mind where safety is concerned .
Have never adopted that position as…"
Have never adopted that position as…"
"There is not anything to choose between them apart from Top Paddock has a higher sulphur content but you would not notice this in effectiveness, neither need watering in but the Suregrow does seem to disappear more quickly. If you asked me to choose…"
"Can I ask about those two fertiliser products please Peter? Do you have a preference for either? Also, what about the practicalities, such as do they need watering in quickly afterwards, do they stay on the lawn for ages or disappear fairly quickly,…"
"Graham. These "all in one" products designed for joe public are crap they don't do anything well. For moss buy pro kleen liquid iron - 2.5 lts in a 12 lt knapsack will do 200 sqmts it comes in a 5lt and is around £16 all in.
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"I think this will still come under repairing law and moss problems. I've some lawns that are in a right state after winter... riddled with moss and lots of bare patches from the dry summer..I always use "Aftercut" weed, feed and mosskiller on…"
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The method we use when the client does nor want a full renovation - spray pro kleen liquid iron at a dilution of 2.5 lts in 12lts water this will cover around 200 sq mts if you thoroughly wet the area. After 7 to 10 days repeat but with the…"
The method we use when the client does nor want a full renovation - spray pro kleen liquid iron at a dilution of 2.5 lts in 12lts water this will cover around 200 sq mts if you thoroughly wet the area. After 7 to 10 days repeat but with the…"
"Interesting but not surprised . Makes we wonder about mowing a grass verge outside a customers property and cutting the pedestrian side of a hedge which is a public right of way . "
"Not strictly the purists method but had customers who prefer not to use moss killer which discolours the lawn or just prefer an organic approach .
I have used dethatching tines on a Stihl mm56 machine which literally pulls the moss out and a great…"
I have used dethatching tines on a Stihl mm56 machine which literally pulls the moss out and a great…"
Hi.Does a mossey lawn always equal a full lawn renovation? Once you kill (or control) moss the customer is left with brown / black dead moss all over their lawn. So then its needs scarifying to rake it up, then usually a preseed fert, seed and top…
"I have two tripod ladders, 8ft henchman and 12ft from orchard ladders, both have three extendable legs adding an extra foot and half. Been using them three years now, great ladders.
Ive cut a 10ft hedge with the 12th foot ladder. It not ideal the…"
Ive cut a 10ft hedge with the 12th foot ladder. It not ideal the…"
Does moss always = full renovation
Hi.Does a mossey lawn always equal a full lawn renovation? Once you kill (or control) moss the customer is left with brown / black dead moss all over their lawn. So then its needs scarifying to rake it up, then usually a preseed fert, seed and top…
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Tripod ladder user? Your advice sought please!
How do you get on using a tripod ladder taller than the hedge you're cutting? Are photos using them like this practical?I cut a variety of heights and only want to buy one new ladder to rule them all. I currently use a folding combination ladder…
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Ride on mower/ ride on plant are you covered?
Some of you may not be aware that your public liability insurance does not cover you for accidents/ damage whilst driving ride on machinery across car parks or on private roads. A separate policy "Road risks" is required regardless of whether the…
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Sick pay insurance
Hi all. Hope everyone is getting off to a good start this season.Can anyone recommend a decent sick cover or work injury company. There's a lot out there so solid suggestions welcome pleaee
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