Very impressed with the aggregates page - very educational, especially the sand bit. Would have loved to see an extra note on there about sandpits for kids though :)
Name:
Eleanor Clark
Town/City:
St Albans, Hertfordshire UK
Comment:
2787
Sunday March 30, 2014 - 03:57pm
Back again to this site after 5 years. Used it a lot when I had to get a patio laid and then a driveway. Now I am interested in cleaning as the rainy winter in the UK has made my patio flags dark. Thanks - I still love the text and pictures - its pleasure to do research on this site
Name:
Ron Mabry E-Mail:
Town/City:
Anderson, Madison Indiana, USA
Trade:
Retired
Via:
Google
Comment:
2786
Saturday March 29, 2014 - 04:09pm
I have found so much good, clear information as I am preparing to lay a walkway and two patio areas around our home this spring/summer. I am using 4"x8" pavers. Thank you for teaching me so much. The work will go easier and look much better because of what I am learning on your site.
Name:
Gary Welsh E-Mail:
Company:
GW Horticultural
Town/City:
Edinburgh, Midlothian United Kingdom
Trade:
Gardening/Landscaping
Comment:
2785
Saturday March 29, 2014 - 01:01pm
I started using this website in college and from there I have been able to do so much more with suppliers and the use of the calculator helped me out significantly. I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into the website
Working within the natural stone industry I find this website a very good refrence for end users wanting to 'do it themselves', but it is also a very good source for professional tradesmen. We do get a lot of queries about our products, from laying them to general maintenance, and a lot of the time we reference or direct the people with quires to this website due to its wealth of knowledge. Kind Regards Kyle Fisher (Digby Stone - Marketing Manager)
Name:
Mike
Town/City:
Warrington, Cheshire UK
Via:
Google
Comment:
2783
Friday March 21, 2014 - 12:58pm
Great article on the curse of the black limestone. When buying these flags I was warned about the colour fade but nothing could have prepared me for the final result! It did not get off to a great start, laying the patio with my 70yo father, who to be fair did a great job, other than treating them as 'normal' flags, getting extra cerement on them saying it will clean off don't worry son with flag cleaner!! Did initially restore the colour with a oil based product i found on a forum. This just made the patio glossy and sticky! I cleaned this off. Now I have a very grey wreaked flags. Still look ok, just like an aged patio.. not the style I was wanting at first! Going to give the colour restorer products you tested, hopefully my flags not too damaged? I just like to thank you for the time and effort you have put into this site, it is a really good read... It is clear you are very passionate about construction and reading your story it is a shame this was cut short.
Purely by chance I came across your site, but see your in the Warrington area, so if I ever see you about town a pint or two will be yours!
Name:
Michael E-Mail:
Comment:
2782
Thursday March 20, 2014 - 04:13pm
Great website. As a translator it's been very useful to me to understand the concepts and terminology. Thanks very much.
Name:
M Templeman E-Mail:
Company:
Plumbtech 2000
Town/City:
Burgess Hill, West Sussex England
Trade:
Plumbing and building maintenance.
Via:
Google
Comment:
2781
Tuesday March 18, 2014 - 10:51am
This web site IS one of the most informative I have been on. No stupid pop ups saying "buy me, buy me" with useful links to manufacturer web sites. Thanks. And, I've bought your book!! Sorry, from Amazon. Regards Martin (trade) 07774807766
A completely awesome site. So glad I found you! Will be sending you a plan to work out paving for me over the weekend. You've saved me a half a dozen disastrous mistakes already!
Name:
Stephen Van Asten E-Mail:
Company:
home
Town/City:
Werribee, Victoria Australia
Comment:
2779
Thursday March 13, 2014 - 00:05am
A very good and informative,easily understood site. Like the humor and clear instructions. Luvly Jubly!
Name:
Steve E-Mail:
Company:
N/A
Town/City:
Chippenham, Wiltshire England
Trade:
DIYer
Comment:
2778
Wednesday March 12, 2014 - 12:11pm
I'm about to re-design the back garden paving when I stumble across this web site. Your dedication is admirable Tony. I shall be going through the whole site before I start the job at home. Thanks Tony
Name:
Phibal E-Mail:
Company:
RID
Town/City:
Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Trade:
Govt institution
Via:
Yahoo
Comment:
2777
Tuesday February 25, 2014 - 10:15pm
I love the website. it is really useful....Thanks.
Name:
Nicola Browne
Comment:
2776
Sunday February 23, 2014 - 01:59pm
Just wanted to commend you on your informative, accessible and all round marvelous site. I am completing my RHS Level 3 via distance learning and I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you! Nicola
Name:
Mike O'Mara E-Mail:
Town/City:
Widnes, Cheshire United Kingdom
Via:
Retired Teacher
Comment:
2775
Thursday February 20, 2014 - 10:17pm
Very impressed with your site. Extremely knowledgeable and informative. Well written and humorous too!
Name:
Chris Devismes E-Mail:
Comment:
2774
Wednesday February 12, 2014 - 04:36pm
I've retired now but have used your site for many years if I want to know about ground works. It is well put together and easy to use. If I were building a web site this is the model I would choose. Great job and thanks for helping me out over the years. Chris.
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Serena E-Mail:
Town/City:
London, London UK
Comment:
2773
Saturday February 8, 2014 - 11:35am
What a brilliant website! Thank you so much!
Name:
Geoff E-Mail:
Town/City:
Montreal, QC Canada
Comment:
2772
Thursday February 6, 2014 - 06:06pm
The simple and easy access throughout your website to the endless, useful information on paving, presented in a well written and light hearted style make your website one of the most generous and valuable I have come across. Thank you!
Your site is fantastic! Even as someone in the industry who prides himself on knowledge of good practice, I have regularly consulted your site over the years. If only all tradesmen (and Architects!) showed such commitment to their craft. Thank you for your dedication, Johnny
Name:
Guy Day E-Mail:
Town/City:
Rochdale, Lancs UK
Comment:
2770
Tuesday February 4, 2014 - 12:30pm
You'll do. It's all right.
Name:
Jacqui N
Comment:
2769
Saturday February 1, 2014 - 07:45pm
Thank you for such a comprehensive and well written website....as a student of garden design and construction, this has been a wonderful learning and exam aid. Thank you !
