A Resin Bound Surfacing project just been completed in Shepherds Bush - not by Drive-Cote Ltd though I hasten to add. Don't want to steal anyone's thunder. Must have been a pretty daunting task on that scale though!
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We often hear from various sources, claims of resin bound systems that can be laid in the rain with no ill effects on the performance of the material. We ourselves have investigated various resin chemistries which claim to be tolerant of wetter cond
For many years resin bound surfacing has been the choice for historic sites and country houses ,because of its hard wearing nature, its lack of loose stones and its distinctive gravel texture.
It is now making its mark in the urban landscape,as counci
As the market place for resin surfacing grows,more architects specifiers,landscape designers and achitects,builders and domestic householders are rethinking there ideas on decorative surfaces.
Resin bonded and bound surfacings are popular because of t
SUDs legislation has lead to a increase in options for permeable paving when taking up your garden to add extra parking spaces or make it maintenace free.
Block paving -laid on a screed of gritsand is many peoples favourite method-but the sand washes
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"hi for £80 its a bargain. How long have you had it and does it get plenty of use. But for that price if you get a couple of years use out of it its a no brained "
"Wow that is massive. Personally I would use HSA94T rather than the "R" model if it's an annual trim. Also the backpack battery is over kill to my mind, for hedge trimming. I prefer the belt pouch with an AP300 or AP300S. (I have several) I bought…"
"I ended up getting this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Einhell-X-Change-Lithium-Cordless-Trimmer/...
I am really pleased. It's very light, clearly well made & seems to have an excellent battery life."
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Einhell-X-Change-Lithium-Cordless-Trimmer/...
I am really pleased. It's very light, clearly well made & seems to have an excellent battery life."
"This is my biggest maze, an acre of physical punishment! I use the Sthil HSA 94 R for the internal trimming due to the lack of air flow and the exhaust gas from the petrol trimmers affecting my breathing. The AR 3000 backpack works well and can…"
Hi all, selling off some equipment as no longer needed. I won't put loads of pictures up here in the main forum. If interested just message me and I can send you pictures then. All items have been serviced annually and in good working order.Hayter…
"great video! Some very good advice there"
"Yes it is a lovely tree. My heart sank when they said they wanted it pruned, but when in full leaf it is a mass of green so can look solid and over-dominant. So far I've taken off very low branches to raise its skirts a little which will help…"
"We are pritty much in the same position
I dont mind the cost of the hire but hate the time lost running about collecting and returning the stump grinder
So i now wait if possible for several stumps to do and the hire the machine for two or three…"
I dont mind the cost of the hire but hate the time lost running about collecting and returning the stump grinder
So i now wait if possible for several stumps to do and the hire the machine for two or three…"
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"What a beautiful tree.
Your client needs to be aware that it will be like a Magnolia or Apple - as soon as it is pruned it will start putting out multiple twigs/ branches from the cut areas... so they are entering into a cycle of annual expence -…"
Your client needs to be aware that it will be like a Magnolia or Apple - as soon as it is pruned it will start putting out multiple twigs/ branches from the cut areas... so they are entering into a cycle of annual expence -…"
"I personally think it looks great but I'm not paying to reduce it "
"Thin the growth and reduce the canpoy and keep it as natural looking as possible.
I think that the art of pruning is to make somethig look like it hasn't been pruned...."
I think that the art of pruning is to make somethig look like it hasn't been pruned...."
"This seems sound advice to me"
Selling Tools
Hi all, selling off some equipment as no longer needed. I won't put loads of pictures up here in the main forum. If interested just message me and I can send you pictures then. All items have been serviced annually and in good working order.Hayter…
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Stump Grinder
Hi,I run a small maintenance business up in Fife and am looking to purchase a stump grinder for the occasional days stump grinding. I currently hire one for £100 per day when needed but would rather buy a cheapish one to save the hassle. Any…
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Mortar mix for ponds
Morning all I've got to lay some stone in what will be a pond. Any suggestion for mortar mixes or additives I should use? ta
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