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North london landscapers ?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dean Linkson 3 hours ago. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Is thereany hard landscapers in N London or its environs that I can pass work on to. Coming from a building background I don't know anyone nearby that I'd feel confident passing a customer on to. I'm…Continue
How to make consistent mix ratio concrete?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Colin Hunt Mar 1. 4 Replies 0 Likes
helloLooking for advice on the above, I have a pathway and a couple of small retaining walls that the customer wants in cast concrete ,access to the site is too tight for a truck, and the small…Continue
Masonary cement?
Started this discussion. Last reply by gary newton Dec 2, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
We are rebuilding a boundary wall. The job spec. Says to use 5:1 masonary cement to sand. Is this OPC or a mix of lime and OPC , or a different animal altogether?
Quick drying cement
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve London Stone Nov 7, 2012. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Hello all , looking for a bit of advice . Has anyone any experience using the rapid cements to make concrete. Would I be able to pour a footing for a garden wall, say by 8am ( 300mm thick) and start…Continue
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Premium SupplierSteve London Stone replied to axeljk's discussion North london landscapers ?
"Try danscape gardens, http://www.danscapegardens.com/"
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North london landscapers ?
Is thereany hard landscapers in N London or its environs that I can pass work on to. Coming from a building background I don't know anyone nearby that I'd feel confident passing a customer on to. I'm not doing any more quotes for this season but at least once a week I'm getting a patio or lawn lead that I have to turn away. PM me or email . Thanks
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Andy Robinson's discussion Correct Bedding Mix - Help Required
"I have used the weaker mixes, 8:1 for light coloured sandstone where yu sometimes get the grey of the cement coming up through them. I use plasticiser as well as SBR in the mix itself, gives a creamier mortar. Also have been trying out Hydra lime as…"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Dean Linkson's discussion Concrete Slab (shed base)
"That's cheap for London . I would be pushing for a 100mm slab on a subframe of T1. if I had to do it that way, in buckets through the house, I'd be pricing around £1100 without the dreaded.
Have a look at mixamate, they have a…"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Richard Matthews's discussion Hire or Buy
"Theres inflation for you, I got it at £130..
Still going stron 18 months on, but I find it works better in bursts, hold the trigger in for a couple of seconds, if you let it get up to high revs it just makes a lot of noise but no impacts"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Richard Matthews's discussion Hire or Buy
"I used to hire breakers, but then took a punt on a 15 kg and 5kg cheap screwfix beijing brand and they do the job. Was 129 for the big and £49 for the 5kg SDS. You'd notice a diffence in weight and grunt compared to a hilti or Bosch , but…"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Andy Westacott's discussion Bespoke pergola completed - thanks to the LJN
"Looks the business, very solid. Is it oak?"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Keith Barker's discussion Outdoor fireplaces
"Hi Keith,
I have a customer interested in something similar but smaller . Is the hearth the whole structure or just the 'box' that houses the fire?"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Alice Meacham's discussion Limestone paving
"I wuld second the vote for London stones limestone , if I remember correctly its very smooth from shotblasting.
I'd not point black limestone with a white or beige mortar , keep it grey or black, less chance of staining and it doesn't show…"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Andy Westacott's discussion Pergola bracket help!
"Could you raise the height of the posts instead?
Half way down this page there are a few holders that you can concrete in
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Landscaping/Decking+Fencing+Metalwork/d130/sd3224
Another thing you could do is place the…"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Gary RK's discussion How to reach the right buyer and win new business. A checklist for better targeting......
"Re the weather: I've spent the afternoon sending emails to customers explaining how this cold snap has delayed our current job and will have an impact on their start date.
Bookings wise I'm solid for the spring at least, much better than…"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to John Baker's discussion Best Timber as Fuel for Woodburners
"ALways found ash and holly when you can get it to give off the best heat, for a longer time. I have a heap of western red cedar from a fence job and it crackles and sparks a lot but not much heat.same with Balau decking off cuts, lot of resin…"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Gary RK's discussion Which Local's view on choosing & planning a 'Patio'
"Not bad tips at all I think,would have been good to include a guide to the base layers like on paving expert."
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to Peter Woolnough's discussion Equipment Theft
"Sorry to hear that, will keep a look out"
PRO Memberaxeljk replied to thedirtydigger's discussion pergola construction
"We built a couple of pergolas last year , painted a mat black . We strung wire rope over and back and used a turnbuckle either end to tension it up. Got it all in screwfix."
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- At 13:22 on March 15, 2011,
PRO MemberPhil Voice said… Hi Axel
Welcome to the Landscape Juice network. Thanks for joining and I hope you enjoy the site.
Kind regards
Phil Voice
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