I found this website extremely useful. We just had the front and back block-paved and we was going to have the sealent done asap... however just reading your wesbite, you have saved us alot of money. Thanks for your help!
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Andy FitzGerald E-Mail:
Comment:
2007
Friday October 5, 2007 - 04:20pm
I am doing some work of potential applications for shell in permeable blocks and came across the site via Google. One of my best finds in recent months - very enjoyable and informative reading. Well done
Name:
Harry
Company:
n/a
Town/City:
Birmingham, W Mids UK
Trade:
Currently winging it.
Via:
Google
Comment:
2006
Thursday October 4, 2007 - 10:08pm
This has got to be one of the most generously informative, informal, friendly and encouraging sites on the Web. All I wanted was to know how to halve a concrete flagstone, andfound this site, but ended up reading up on all sorts, and now I'm inspired to do more, dammit... Thanks a bunch. :-)
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mr Mike Joyce E-Mail:
Comment:
2005
Thursday October 4, 2007 - 07:12pm
Wow ! What an informative and well researched site. You certainly know your stuff. Thank you for providing me with lots of ideas. Now, when can you start ?
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LeeAnn E-Mail:
Town/City:
Glos UK
Trade:
Housewife
Comment:
2004
Thursday October 4, 2007 - 10:55am
Thanks Tony for the information on mixing sand & cement. I found the site 100% explanatory for someone like me who can do it if told in a clear concise manor...of which you have done with word and diagrams...thank you so much my shed now has no holes under the paving as I have mixed and applied the mixture as per your site. thanks Tony LeeAnn
Hi there,... great site lads,came accross it by a search. Tipper truck started to spit oil on Tarmac drive of customer,done his nut at myself and fellow workers. The only thing i could think of is like you menshion on site ( Engine degreaser etc ) If you got anything else up your sleeves,please email me your thoughts. Thanks PK .
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Stephen Broome E-Mail:
Town/City:
Newark, Notts UK
Comment:
2002
Tuesday October 2, 2007 - 02:16pm
Thanks to the detailed advice on your fantastic site I started by dabbling in mortar mixes,then built walls, laid drains,laid a stone patio,built steps,laid paths, built a 25ft bridge, and along the way became confident enough to buy a cement mixer, and hire a 7 ton excavator. Now my wife wants me to build a new house! Your website has been invaluable. Thank you for sharing your experience. Keep it coming. Stephen (aged 56)
Name:
Schalk Kruger
Company:
Suplan
Town/City:
Bethal, Mpumalanga South Africa
Trade:
Project Management
Via:
Google
Comment:
2001
Sunday September 30, 2007 - 07:36pm
Never too old to learn. Excellent site. The man who is not afraid to dirty his hands needs not go anywhere else. Thanks and regards from the RSA
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mark gosney E-Mail:
Comment:
2000
Friday September 28, 2007 - 08:51pm
found your site by accident and was so impressed decided to do my own drive following your instructions,found it hard work but very happy with end result many thanks for your advice your a credit to your trade.
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DENIS KEARNEY E-Mail:
Company:
DIY
Town/City:
CORNWALL
Comment:
1999
Friday September 28, 2007 - 03:59pm
I HAVE FOUND YOUR SITE TO BE INCREDIBLY HELPFUL,INTELLIGENT,LOGICAL,ONE OF THE BEST ON THE WEB.YOU SHOULD HAVE ALL SORTS OF AWARDS
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Alan Higgs
Comment:
1998
Friday September 28, 2007 - 01:37pm
Readers Digest couldn't have put it half as good.I think this site has saved my sanity.
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Tim E-Mail:
Company:
na
Town/City:
California USA
Comment:
1997
Tuesday September 25, 2007 - 04:20am
Your page on land drainage has an image and paragraph that says the holes on the pipe should be up for a catch drain and down for a dispersal drain. I've always been taught to install with the holes down and told the thought that gravity will drop the water into the pipe from the top ignores the fact that most will miss the holes. Using your design the pipe will fill once the pipe is submerged and the top holes are under water all around with the alternate the pipe will naturally start filling and expelling water sooner. Also, the action of the water will allow the silt to fall out of the holes making it self cleaning. Thanks for the page! Regards, Tim
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John Manders
Town/City:
Oxfordshire UK
Comment:
1996
Thursday September 20, 2007 - 09:28am
A brilliant site that is full of information based on experience. Many thanks for a really helpful site.
Name:
Mandy Davies
Trade:
Housewife/Self Build Project Manager
Comment:
1995
Wednesday September 19, 2007 - 09:39am
Not only has this been the best site for a novice project manager on a self-build, such as myself - it is also wonderfully written. So rare with even the most academic of subjects, who would think that paving could offer such perfect prose! Well done to those responsible. Keep it up!
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sandy shea E-Mail:
Comment:
1994
Tuesday September 18, 2007 - 10:12pm
thanks for a great site!!
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Renee E-Mail:
Comment:
1993
Tuesday September 18, 2007 - 02:42am
thank you for all the information. I found the site most informative. All the other sites I looked at that were state side wanted to sell thier products first. You were all about information first. For that I thank you. You and your company are on my favorites for good, and that is hard to do. Hsve a blessed day to all.
Great site tony, helps me enormously, going to set some of the lads onto a couple of the courses, agree that our "trade" is in need of an image change and tightening up of standards,keep up the good work mate, cheers
Name:
Dan Perkins
Town/City:
Preston, Lancs uk
Comment:
1991
Wednesday September 12, 2007 - 10:09pm
This subject may not hold may peoples attention in the pub for very long but wow! what a good site!!! The detail and terminology used makes for easy reading and understanding. I am currently installing gutters, underground drainage and land drains into my rear garden and have found the information invaluable. Thanks
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John Gallagher E-Mail:
Town/City:
Croydon, Surrey England
Comment:
1990
Wednesday September 12, 2007 - 05:20pm
An excellent site, very informative and useful. However, it would be useful if some typical material costs could be given so that I can check quotes which seem very variable and uninformative. Your site provided me with all the background to check quality of work but soem help on costs next time would be appreciated. Keep up the good work.
Name:
Adrian Harrison
Comment:
1989
Saturday September 8, 2007 - 07:31pm
I've just started to lay a 'small' area of block paving (a little over 6 square metres) and needed some tips, especially as one edge is curved. I found this site on a Google search and was not disappointed. The information covered everything I wanted to know using clear language. I'll be back next year to check out a few things when I take on the challenge of a large patio area and maybe the front drive!
