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  • Sharp sand Vs builders sand

    I'm laying a patio and have heard mixed opinions on which sand I need to use. What sand or mixture should I be using with the cement to lay paving flags?

    Asked by minesh on 31st Mar 2020
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    How much postcrete do I need for each wooden post?

    Hello all, I need some advice for how many bags of postcrete I will need for a new fence I will be putting up. The posts themselves will be 2.4m wooden posts for panels that are 1.8m by 1.8m. The posts will be put in soft and sandy soil. Can anyone give me an idea of what the bag to post ratio would be? Many Thanks, Bill

    Asked by Bill on 27th Feb 2019
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    How can I find out who owns the fence in our garden?

    Hello, I want to know who is responsible for the fences around my garden? I am looking to get the fence replaced to the left of the property as you look from the patio doors. Is there any hard fast rules around who is responsible for the fences around your boundary?

    Asked by Karen on 1st Apr 2020
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    Low cost shed base

    I need a base for a garden shed but whats the cheapest and best way to lay a base down? The shed is 8ft x 6ft and want to lower costs by laying the base myself. Any advice would be appreciated.

    Asked by duncan on 31st Mar 2020
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    How much postcrete to use in each hole

    Hi I have 8ft 4x4 wooden posts for a 6 ft fence! I have made the holes in the ground 2ft deep by 12” wide how many bags of of blue circle postcrete 20kg to each hole? thanks

    Asked by Billy on 18th Apr 2020
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    Can I paint my decking with Ronseal fence paint?

    Hello, Does anyone know if it is okay to use Ronseal’s fence paint on decking? They’re both for wood and are pretty similar, but I don’t want to risk ruining my decking. Any advice would be great thanks! Greg

    Asked by Greg on 7th Mar 2019
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    Why have my paving slabs become uneven?

    In my garden I have some paving slabs, laid a few years ago, which have become increasingly uneven since then. The paving itself seems fine apart from some wearing around the edges. Does anyone know why this happens or how it could be fixed easily? Or even, if anyone knows how I can prevent this happening again in future? I have been told that adding ‘sharp sand’ beneath the slabs to fill beneath can help even it – or would it be best to re-lay the slabs with some new sand underneath? Thanks, Mo

    Asked by Mo on 4th Mar 2019
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    Laying turf on sand

    If i have turf layed on sand instead of top soil as the existing surface is not rotovated or dug, how long will it last?

    Asked by John on 27th Jan 2020
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    Reducing conifer height and width

    We have 2 conifers that need reducing in height and width. We also have a Blackberry bush that needs clearing back. What sort of price should i expect it to cost, including the removal of cuttings?

    Asked by Jackie on 9th Jan 2020
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    Cheapest easiest way to build 16x10 shed base

    I would like to lay a 16 x 10 shed base as heap as possible. The last year has made finances extremely tight. What is the best way to do this please. I would like to afford to hire someone to help me but it's just not possible at the moment. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

    Asked by Xxxx on 30th Mar 2021
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