Great site. I'm thinking of using PIC, but wasn't too sure how to go about it. This web site helped a great deal. Now I must find a Contractor in South wales worth their salt. Thanks Again Martin.
Name:
gavin clarke E-Mail:
Company:
Clarke Landscaping
Trade:
Landscape Gardener
Via:
Google
Comment:
1787
Friday January 5, 2007 - 07:03pm
my not be the write place to ask but i am not able to register in the brew cabin wondered if you could help love this web site thank you for sharing all this information. Gavin
Name:
Chris Smith E-Mail:
Company:
NewWest Enterprises
Town/City:
Atlanta, USA
Trade:
Financial consulting
Comment:
1786
Monday January 1, 2007 - 06:39pm
I am looking to repair a concrete driveway. The origianl builder of my girlfriends house did a VERY POOR JOB puting in the driveway AND planning for (actually NOT planning for) drainage. First....there is a crack down the middle half of the long driveway (lenthwise crack). I am going to cut out (via concrete saw) a swath of about 44" - 48" down the middle of the driveway and replace it with cobblestones or pavers. I hope I wont have to do much with any subase on this except for puting down some sand. Secondly....the drainage from the garden area directly in front of the house and to one corner of the house is MISERABLE (there is no drainage). I want to cut out two swaths of cement ACROSS the driveway (each about 18" - 24" wide.....I dont know how wide I need or want it to be) and trench out an area that is deep enough so that I can lay down some appropriate drainage pipe, put the appropriate subase and sand above it...and replace the top with matching cobblestones or pavers as the replacement area that I am repairing in the other section of the driveway I am repairing (the lengthwise crack). I plan on renting a trencher in order to dig out a deep enough area in order to lay the pipe and give me room above it for rock, subase, and the cobblestone or pavers on top. Once the trench is out on "the other side of the driveway" (the side furthest from the house)....the land falls off some so drainage wont be a problem. If anyone has ANY thoughts or ideas for me....I am all ears. I will be taking a look at your site again for help. Thanks.....Chris Smith
Name:
Geoff E-Mail:
Comment:
1785
Sunday December 31, 2006 - 11:08am
Excellent site with valuable links! Clear and plain language throughout. Thanks.
Name:
Peter Laing E-Mail:
Comment:
1784
Saturday December 23, 2006 - 11:18am
Many thanks from a grateful user for an exemplary website. I cannot recall finding such a helpful site anywhere else - and free.
Name:
Eric de Pauw
Town/City:
Picton, Canada
Via:
Homeowner
Comment:
1783
Thursday December 21, 2006 - 03:55am
Thanks for providing a very interesting site. It is well written, easy to understand and has a wealth of information to share.
Name:
mick murphy E-Mail:
Town/City:
colne, lancashire england
Trade:
builder
Via:
e/build
Comment:
1782
Tuesday December 19, 2006 - 09:27pm
what a brilliant site thanks for all the hard work you have put into it
Name:
Tony Purdie E-Mail:
Town/City:
Newcastle, UK
Comment:
1781
Sunday December 17, 2006 - 10:24pm
Excellently written site with lots of useful information. Now I know what I was doing wrong and have got it right, now.
Name:
Sean Lavelle E-Mail:
Town/City:
St Albans, Herts
Comment:
1780
Sunday December 17, 2006 - 00:28am
I would like to offer my sincere condolences on the very sad news of the passing away of your father.
Name:
Chris Neale - Cowan Architects
Company:
Cowan Architects
Town/City:
East Grinstead, West Sussex GB
Trade:
Architecture
Via:
Google
Comment:
1779
Wednesday December 13, 2006 - 05:50pm
Very useful site with access to links to manufacturer's sites. Lots of good advice and common sense.
What a great site! I have been in the paving trade for nearly 15 years and although i like to think i know everything, i use your site to overcome any little problems that invarably arise. Many thanks Tony and keep up the good work! P.S If you wish to recommend me to anyone in the Surrey area, i will send you a bottle of your favourite for everyone i get!
Name:
James Martin E-Mail:
Town/City:
Birmingham, West Midlands UK
Comment:
1777
Tuesday December 5, 2006 - 01:11pm
A very useful and informative site. My BTEC National Certificate result would be significantly lower had I not found it. Clearly providing a superb source of information! Thanks
Name:
Jack Currie E-Mail:
Comment:
1776
Monday December 4, 2006 - 10:42pm
Great website. Great advice.
Name:
J I Mustin
Comment:
1775
Thursday November 30, 2006 - 03:08pm
I am undertaking a very small project involving tumble block for car hardstanding area. finding your web site when looking for "where do I start" inspiration was the best thing that happened to me, a complete amateur. I am now tackling the work with confidence.
Name:
julia
Town/City:
colac, australia
Trade:
secondhand dealer
Comment:
1774
Thursday November 30, 2006 - 04:51am
Found this site to be very helpful,simple and informative. Thankyou.
Name:
Greg E-Mail:
Company:
none
Trade:
retired/handyman
Comment:
1773
Saturday November 25, 2006 - 05:00pm
Here's a little trick I discovered: When making a circle of paving block or brick less than 2 meters in radius, use half-blocks for the border - easy to cut, looks great, even when you use full blocks as the main border.
Name:
Roy Gibson E-Mail:
Company:
design R
Town/City:
York
Trade:
architectural technician
Via:
Google
Comment:
1772
Friday November 24, 2006 - 04:35am
Absolutely belting site, would be lost without it, especially at 3.30 in the morning!!!
Name:
Alan Montgomery E-Mail:
Town/City:
Lisburn, Antrim N.Ireland
Trade:
Planner
Via:
Google
Comment:
1771
Thursday November 23, 2006 - 11:56pm
Brilliant site everything you need to know from the DIYer to the tradesman cheers Alan
Name:
Brendan Joy E-Mail:
Company:
Farmglade ltd
Comment:
1770
Thursday November 23, 2006 - 05:57pm
I had to do a short spec to clear a planning condition and haven't specified anything for about 10 years. This site was a life saver. Thanks.
Name:
Gary Ungless
Town/City:
ELY, CAMBRIDGESHIRE UK
Trade:
Self builder
Via:
Google
Comment:
1769
Tuesday November 21, 2006 - 11:25am
A fantastic web site. one of the best I have seen. I have totally revised my deriveway design after seeing this web site. Gary
