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peter: Posted on 29 May 2012 19:53
Today was productive. We got the two upper steps cemented, the extra section doneand the slope of new lawn partialy done. Weather is ok at the moment so all is going well, we still have the extra help mentioned in an earlier blog. Got him for the rest of the week, possibly for another two weeks we will see. Tomorrow is another day. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 22 May 2012 21:07
A reasonably good day, I know we all moan about the weather but there is no happy medium its either rain and cold or blooming hot, got 90 per cent of the old council paving up and in the skips, we have had three up to now, these slabs are 50mm thick and are 3ft x 2ft in size so they are heavy, the best way is get them broken and carry the pieces. Will finish the rest tomorrow and have got 6 tonnes of ballast coming so that should be good. In readiness to laying the concrete base. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 21 May 2012 21:00
Started the Shorne job today, we were contracted to do so, need to get to a point we can leave it for about two days, just to get some other work finished. Weather has been good and looks like the rest of the week is going to be fine so that should help. Its a massive job to be done about 23 days in all. Over 400 slabs and two circle patios. I think I might have mentioned that before. We had some extra help today, Neils son Mitchell is down for two weeks and is free to help us get on, day one has started good, he has been loading up the two skips we had which enabled us to crack on with the lifting of the old paving. See you allo soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 20 May 2012 19:25
Sunday Evening for me always the quietest time of the week. Sitting here writing down what to take to Shorne in the morning, a van load I think. Twenty items all together to take, need a lorry not a van, should get it all in. A bespoke pattern for a paving scheme needs many tools to get it done. This going to look great when its finished. The weather has just been shown on TV and its going to be warm, about time I here you all say, great news all round. Been to see a job in chatham, this one is for paving , the base is already done so should be easy to do, Indian Sandstone to be used. Nearly done the price of yesterdays scheme. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 19 May 2012 17:15
Hello everyone, the weekend is here and the weather is good so far. Been to chatham to see a decking quote, also had two more inquiries, both from recomendations which is good. Going to see another one tomorrow Sunday. Cant wait till monday though starting a large bespoke scheme in Shorne near gravesend, about 400 slabs and two circles plus turfing, about 23 days work which is great. Better set up a cafe so we can make coffee and tea. Haha!! I have two gazebos though so they will have to do. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 17 May 2012 21:12
A better day today, weather was as it should be for the time of year, dry, almost got the whjole deck areas done, got the railway sleeper flower beds done just got to fill them with compost. Tomorrow will finish the above and start dooing the lights. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 13 May 2012 19:15
Decking Oil is a product that will keep your deck in good condition, its easy to apply, do not put too much on at a time allow to penetrate, better to apply a thin coat then a second later. I have found that a product called Deck restorer makes the deck slippery. Of course decking stain is a great way of colouring your area, but I always say this, please make sure that you will like the colour because it is a stain and will need to be worn over a period of time. There are ways of getting the stain off but that invloves more cost. In my mind natural effect is better, so oil or a product called Stay New is good. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 13 May 2012 12:58
Sunday the best day of the week, and the sun is out what joy. Dinner is on the go courtesy of Joanne my other and better half and have done one quote two more to do. Starting a Bespoke deck tomorrow. We use local suppliers when ever possible, makes the materials easier to obtain and send back if not correct. We only use good quality. But on the occasions there are bad products we simply return them to the supplier, this is why we use local places. We use Torx screws for decking we find these attach the deck boards really firm and are easy to screw into place with the cordless, no slipping out of the screw heads and damaging the boards. We do not use nails at all, not even on our close boarded fencing, we use screws to attach the feathered edge boards onto the rails. Nails will become loose over time. Glad you all approve as we get a number of recommendations throughout the year. Our Driveways are firm as well, we lay the blocks onto a cement screed instead of just sand, we fouynd that drives that were done years ago are still firm and have not sunk, like some laid on sand could do. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 12 May 2012 17:10
Been to see two more jobs today, both in Gillingham area, one is for a fence and this lady got my number from a friend who we did work for, nice way to get enquiries, the other is from the website and this is for a deck, some Indian sandstone paving, and a small shingle area. The work is coming in fast now which is good news considering the wet time we have had, hopefully a dryer spell will arrive soon. Gazebo at the ready!! See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 11 May 2012 21:08
If you ever visit Tescos in Gillingham then pick up one of my cards from the saving stamp machine advertising board. Pass it onto your friends. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 11 May 2012 16:51
Its Friday and finished the job at Hempstead after a week of rain and wind, against some odds we had built the deck and built the brick wall, all thanks to the gazebo. Without it we would still be there on Monday. Starting a new Bespoke Deck on monday in Iwade near Sittingbourne. Its got three levels, all at ground level because the garden slopes upwards, so no handrails on the customers drawing, also decking lights to finish the job. Had the materials delivered today, so all ready to start. We quality control the decking as its delivered, so we had send 14 pieces back as they were not up to quality. Watch out for pictures of this one when its done. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 10 May 2012 18:28
Went well today, Neil has been building a wall under the gazebo to keep the work dry. A gazebo for £17 well worth it to do the work. Has kept the area dry. Should finish tomorrow, me, I am off to Iwade for a delivery of materials. Hoping it will be there before 12 noon. All ready for Monday start. A bespoke deck and lights. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 08 May 2012 19:28
Today was a better day, not too wet, but I was so fed up with the weather I took the decision on Monday to buy a Gazebo, this allows us tyo do sections of the garden under cover, 3m x 2m in size completely waterproof, great. Got the footings laid for a brick wall we are building. Completely dry under the cover and no water was in touch with the ballast. Left it up overnight and secured so will allow the cement ot set. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 07 May 2012 19:01
The holiday Mondays soon go, this weekend went just as quick and with an extra day. Daughter Hayley built the playhouse that one of my customers was throwing out, its a real timber one, its got a porch, wooden door and windows. Tuesday we are starting a brick wall, so I have bought a small gazebo to hopefully the rain off while we build it, you watch the sun come out now that we have a cover. Still I hope it does, long overdue. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 06 May 2012 22:05
To be the best at what we do is an ongoing thing. Like in all walks of life we are always learning new ways to get the best job done. We all pride ourselves, especially when it all goes to plan. There is not but in this message, just to say that sometimes things do not always go right, but having the ability to bend the rules to acheive the correct outcome takes courage and understanding in what you are trying to do. Our Patios and Decking as we say are always the right choice, given the time and expertise we can do almost anything. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 06 May 2012 15:49
Just seen a driveway scheme in Rainham kent, also some bricks walls with pillars. The customer has the blocks so just the other materials and labour time. We do a firmer base then anyone else, so you dont get that sinking feeling after about 18 months. See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 05 May 2012 20:16
Saturday night, in watching some TV, thinking about Tuesday and hoping its a dry day, as we have a brick wall to build, and some digging. After all we have a wet April, hoping for a dryer May. Done the thing at Tescos so having a rest. One thing that came up yet again, was the painting of your timber deck. Whatever you do, do not paint it with shed and fence paint, this is no good as some chemicles do not mix. What happens after a while the paint starts to peel off. Make sure its decking paint, say decking stain or perhaps oil, a cuprinol Stay New. See you all soon. |
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peter: Posted on 04 May 2012 21:53
Another deck done in Hempstead, this is just a flat one as said before in an earlier blog. All done and customer is very pleased with the result, we had to cut around a tree, always adds a feature when there is a tree or plant through the deck, we always make sure that the tree or plant has room to grow without damaging the deck. see you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 03 May 2012 20:09
Today was ok, just ok, drizzle rain most of it, but ok. Almost got the deck done, this is a flat near to ground type 6.7m long x 2.1m wide, in Hempstead. Weed membrane under the frame and away we went. Then the house alarm went off, there we were in the garden and the alarm ringing, we were expecting PC plod to come calling, but never did, and the alarm stopped, peace had returned, then the bloody thing went off again. Headache anyone See you all soon!! |
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peter: Posted on 02 May 2012 19:48
Started a new deck today, still catching up because of the rain, or drought as the weather men call it, got the frame done and tomorrow going to lay the deck boards. The job is in Hempstead Gillingham, its part of a full scheme but the customer is having it done in stages, which is a popular way of creating a garden. See you all soon!! |
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