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To lay a patio,firstly clear the ground

1.set long pegs in the ground the top of the peg should be 6 in below the DPC

Do this for all four corners.

2.Tie a string to all posts-check corners with a builders square

3. Dig site to a depth of around 9in.

4. Use a spirit level over the tops of the pegs to check for level

5. Fill dug out area with hardcore

6. Compact the hardcore with a stamper

7.Rake over and roll a layer of sand

To lay the slabs:

1.Mix mortar and drop a fair size amount at each corner and in the middle.

2.Bed the next ones in the same way

3.use a spirit level to check that they are all level if adjustment is required then gently tap the tops of the slabs with a rubber mallet

4.put mortar in between the gaps in the slabs and remove excess

Try:PATIO LAYING  or read e-book

PRESERVING GARDEN FURNITURE,DECKING AND FENCING

Anything left outside for prolonged periods of time and faced with the elements of the weather will eventually become faded,weak and unattractive.To prevent this you will need to have a regular treatment of all outside wood work.

There are different types of preserver out there.

A. Solvent based-these prevent timber from wet rot.

B. Colour shades-these provide an attractive colour shade to wood but do not offer the same protection as the solvent based ones.

Apply preservers  to fencing and rough cut timber

On decking and garden furniture it is advisable to use “teak oil” or

“Danish oil” which is specially designed for garden furniture and offers better protection.Solvent based preserver is applied by spraying whilst teak oil and danish oil is best applied with a brush or cloth

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