Info & Advice
How to Build Simple Decking
Why choose quality decking?
Decking continues to be a popular choice for garden landscapers and opens up a host of possibilities for adding new areas or rooms to a garden, or the ability to revitalise an old paved area. The traditional garden deck is usually sited as an extension from the house, providing a transition between indoors and out, however standalone decks within the garden are becoming increasingly popular, with decking designs even being used for floating pathways and bridges over
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6th Apr 2021
How to Use Railway Sleepers in Your Garden
Railway sleepers continue to be a popular choice for landscaping projects, as these wooden slabs are cost-effective, versatile, durable and suit both rustic and modern settings. They have a variety of uses in the garden including raised beds, retaining walls, lawn edging, steps, even garden furniture.
Sleepers provide a fantastic way to create striking, eye catching landscape design features with real impact.
Which type of sleepers should I choose?
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1st Apr 2021
What are DuraPost® steel fencing posts?
Why choose steel fencing posts?
Fence posts made from concrete or timber have been the traditional choices in fencing construction for many years, however a new breed of steel fencing posts is now providing an alternative to traditional fence posts with a range of added benefits.
Durability - 25 year guarantee
Strength - withstands winds up to 110mph
Versatility - works with panel, closeboard or post and rail fencing
Ease of installation - 20% of the weight of concrete posts
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30th Mar 2021
How to Paint a Shed or Garden Building
All our garden sheds, storage and garden buildings have been pre-stained and/or pressure treated. However, we recommend treating your shed annually to maintain the look and weather proofing of your building.
Choose a period of dry, sunny weather and always use a product specifically designed for exterior wood or fencing – we recommend
Cuprinol paints and stains which are available in a range of classic and contemporary colours. Brush off the surface to remove dust and dirt, and mask a
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30th Mar 2021
How to use Decorative Fence Panels in the Garden
Decorative garden fence panels provide a semi-solid fencing solution midway between a solid fencing panel and an open trellis and can be used either as boundary fencing, or increasingly as panels within a garden or outdoor space to create decorative screening of separate areas or garden rooms.
High quality decorative wooden fence panels are perfect for creating a secure boundary fence that is still permeable to light and air, with the different kinds of panel delivering varying levels of
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30th Mar 2021
How to Build a Shed
So you’ve found the perfect garden shed, but you’re not sure if you
have the DIY skills to erect it yourself. All of our sheds come with a
cost-effective installation option, however for some, building a garden shed can be a
fun DIY challenge - but due to the size and weight of the panels it's definitely a two person job.
Your shed will arrive with a comprehensive assembly guide,
and for this article we’re using the
Albany Norfolk Apex Shed as an example for our step-by-step
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30th Mar 2021
What is Acoustic Fence Panelling?
You may be familiar with acoustic or noise barrier fencing, perhaps seen on the side of a motorway, but there are also products available to utilise acoustic fencing in a domestic setting.
As you will see below there are a range of factors that affect the noise reduction provided by an acoustic fence, and a huge industrial fence will always supply the greatest reduction. However, our range of domestic acoustic fencing solutions can still provide a significant reducti
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29th Mar 2021
How to Build a Patio
Laying your own patio may seem like a daunting DIY project, but with some careful preparation and methodical working it can instantly transform an outdoor space in your garden, providing a new ‘garden room’ for years to come.
A simple, small patio can easily be laid in a weekend if tackled by two people – lifting and positioning stone paving is cumbersome and heavy work, a task made much easier with an assistant. Here we outline the basics of laying a simple concrete or stone slab pati
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26th Mar 2021
How to Build a Raised Sleeper Bed
Raised beds constructed from railway sleepers are a great way to introduce additional growing areas to your garden, and have several applications:
Dividing a garden area, such as creating a decorative edging wall to a garden area or patio – raised beds can be laid directly onto a hard surface Creation of different visual planting heights in your garden Improved accessibility to the bed by gardening at a raised level, perfect for elderly or disabled gardeners (or anyone wanting to save th
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18th Mar 2021
How to Clean a Patio or Paving
It’s easy to reach for the pressure washer when your patio is beginning to look a little grubby, however pressure washing is really the method of last resort for cleaning your paving. Read on for our top tips for spring cleaning your patio.Cleaning your patio or paving – before you start
Paving stones are a natural material, and as such any metal oxides in natural stone, or dyes used in concrete slabs, can react with the acids and alkalis in many cleaning products. Therefore (apart from soa
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18th Mar 2021
Which Paving Should I Choose?
Choosing the right paving for your project is an important decision as it will form a permanent addition to your garden or outdoor space for years to come, but the colour and aesthetics of your garden paving slabs or driveway surface are only one option to consider.
Whether you are choosing paving for a patio, driveway, path or stepping stone, this short guide will answer some of the most common questions we are asked about choosing the perfect slab from our extensive range of paving.Con
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17th Mar 2021
What is Porcelain Paving?
Porcelain Paving is the rising star of modern paving products and forms the biggest area of growth in British decorative paving, with its sleek stone or wood finishes appearing in more and more outdoor spaces and garden designs.
But what exactly is porcelain paving? Is a porcelain patio worth the additional cost? Isn’t porcelain the same as kitchen tile? For the answer to these questions and more, welcome to our potted guide to porcelain paving.How is porcelain paving made?
Porcelain p
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17th Mar 2021