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Peter: Posted on 31 August 2011 21:41
Decking is a product that over the past several years has grown to be a popular feature in the garden.
To it right takes a little more than perhaps the DIY we all have a go at. The two main tasks are, it must be square, the frame must be at right angles, and of course it must strong enough to take a family gathering. Supported and fixed.
for your next decking project let us take the strain, visit the rest of the site and call us now!! |
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Peter: Posted on 29 August 2011 21:26
It ceases to amaze me, how some companies get away with it, today I went to see a job in Rainham Kent. The client wanted to have a small section of fencing replaced and a new gate, no problem at all.
The we went onto talk about the patio that was laid around two years ago by a local company, I wish I could say who it is, but lets say they should have known better, the client wanted the paving pointing done again, the paving is Indian sandstone, now you may know that with this type of paving there is a "dressed" side to it. If the paving was concrete slabs as with this type when you butt them together they create a "V" so you point this area, with Sandstone they are dressed so that you create an "A" in other words the opposite way up as apposed to concrete. This company who laid them had to go back four times to point the paving because it kept on coming out.
The reason for this is that the paving has laid upside down, all the rough undressed side is seen and quite frankly looks and feels terrible. £1800 they charged the customer, which is about right, Indian sandstone is more expensive, but I feel we could have done it cheaper for them. But now they have to live with it because the dressed smooth and nice side is ruined because this company has laid the cement onto this side.
I really wish I could name and shame them, needless to say they known for laying driveways, perhaps they should stick to that and let us professionals do the patios. |
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Peter: Posted on 28 August 2011 19:50
what a week again, the weather was horrible, slowed us a little, 8 tonnes of crushed concrete being delivered on Wednesday, happy days. Getting the paperwork done over this bank holiday. Boring I know. Astro Turf delivery on Wednesday as well, bet they all come at the same time. On a funny note we had a Phil and Grant lookalike "talk" to us on Friday, saying get off my drive way, well I say drive way its the the kind of area people park and go shopping I guess, its not actually a drive like a normal driveway its part of the road if you see what I mean, so the deliveries might be a little stressed. Besides he has not got vehicle to park there so what is the problem. Jealously of what we are doing for the customer in their garden. Oh well roll on Tuesday, Eastenders is on that day as well so might not see him. |
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peter: Posted on 28 August 2011 09:53
Astro Turf is a great product and can save you money, visit the site to have a look for more details |
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peter: Posted on 21 August 2011 20:35
Hello all, hope you had a great weekend, mine has the same old, shopping and quotes, went to see my daughter Hayley and Granddaughter Amber, Son in law dave they had been on holiday. Lovely pictures of Cornwall.
Got a busy week coming along, handrails on the deck, top the wall, and prepare the ground ready for Astro turf. Soon be Friday!! see you all soon! |
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peter: Posted on 15 August 2011 21:50
finished off the decking along the side access and started the steps. waiting for screwfix now to deliver yet more screws, this makes over 3800 in this deck alone. The Matika drill is earning its keep this week. |
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peter: Posted on 14 August 2011 17:18
What a week, on my own got a lot done though, weather was ok and played its part. Replacing some deck boards, the new Bo wrench worked well, got my chap back with me tomorrow so I can have a breather. The deck looks cleaner and fresh. |
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peter: Posted on 07 August 2011 21:43
Hello another week has past. Got a great job next week, 158 deck boards to lay ad secure down, its a replacement of boards all the frame is done so looking forward to doing this one. Hope the weather holds. My other chap Neil is on Holiday so on my own.
See you all soon!! |
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Peter: Posted on 05 August 2011 07:21
Hello just a quick thought for the day, if you are thinking of having some garden work carried out in the next few weeks, have a look at us, There is a new astro turf service, with special prices coming up later on in the year.
See you all soon!! |
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