Wonderful site! Prevented from earning for the last 3 years by a court case, I have used a seemingly impossibly small income and donations to get something useful done. Have used information here to build 3x retaining walls (4m., 6m.and 7m.), to lay a concrete foundation (6m. x 3m.)and am now going on to build a paved area (6.5m x 4m.). Many thanks and much appreciation!
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Tracy E-Mail:
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2827
Saturday August 23, 2014 - 03:48pm
Just googled to see if I am supposed to be scraping the moss from the patio as I wondered if it may be doing a good job suppressing teh bigger weeds. Came to this site. Saw it was a .com and hoped it wasn't american. My question was answered when I came by "eejit" and all the humour and down to earth straight talking that followed. What a little treasure trove! So naturally clicked to see WHO this is and saw the picture of you with your Dad, assumed it was Dad that had been writing until I read on and was so sad to learn of your Dad's passing. What you wrote on the obituary page is beautiful. He sounds like a great man. You are very lucky to have known and had a Father like this. Not many people can say such words about their Dads with such sincerity. Thanks to both of you for passing on the knowledge! :)
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Peter Donoghue E-Mail:
Town/City:
Longford Ireland
Trade:
civil engineer
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2826
Saturday August 23, 2014 - 02:08pm
Hi Tony, What a wounderfull Web Site, thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. Best regards, Peter
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James
Town/City:
Surrey
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2825
Friday August 22, 2014 - 05:06pm
I just wanted a big thank you for producing one of the best websites (on any subject) on the internet. It is so informative and helpful. I have successfully laid a patio and (just completed) a gravel drive. I won't suggest that they are perfect but I am pretty proud of them. I could not have done either without this website. Thanks again.
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Steve E-Mail:
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2824
Monday August 18, 2014 - 08:24am
Cracking site, saved me from wasting alot of money getting a bad job done. Thanks Ps just read you advice re sealing stone slabs, your word for the technical term for this being "Bollocks" made me laugh
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Mairaj Alam E-Mail:
Company:
wpl
Town/City:
Dammam, Please select... Saudi Arabia
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2823
Wednesday August 13, 2014 - 10:50am
Great Site,Very Imformative,Really Laid Out Well,Customer Friendly,Also Great For Trade Customrs Well Done
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shev
Town/City:
sunderland, tyne and wear United Kingdom
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2822
Wednesday August 6, 2014 - 09:11pm
I'm not after anything. I just wanted to say your site is ....'... marvellous'. Like a good book... I can't put it down. Just read about membranes and black limestone paving. Love the straight talking which echoes my sentiments exactly. After the LOLs you give me, you also answer every question and query before I've thought of it. I'm confident I can get on with the raised patio now. Many Thanks.
My clients love this site it is a very important tool just wish it was used when teaching the new people into the industry we need a Paving expert School the skill set is disappearing thank you again Tony. James Ruddick
Great Site,Very Imformative,Really Laid Out Well,Customer Friendly,Also Great For Trade Customrs Well Done Will Bookmark Site For Future Ref,Thanks Dave
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phil E-Mail:
Town/City:
poole, dorset england
Comment:
2819
Sunday July 20, 2014 - 07:10pm
very useful information portal. have yet to start on mine. will use this reference tool extensively.
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Robert Hess E-Mail:
Town/City:
Valatie, New York USA
Comment:
2818
Thursday July 17, 2014 - 06:29pm
I am about to install two sidewalks using brick pavers at my home. I have reviewed dozens upon dozens of online sites and watched YouTube videos to assist me in the excavating, design and installation. Your website is by far the most helpful of any I have seen. Thank you so much for your friendly and easy to understand approach. I have bookmarked your page to share with friends.
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Stuart McRae E-Mail:
Town/City:
Chislehurst, Kent UK
Comment:
2817
Wednesday July 16, 2014 - 10:35am
Just about to begin re-mortaring the joins on the crazy paving and I found your site backed with easy to follow instructions and tips. Thanks so much for taking the time to put all the information down in the public domain so novices have at least a chance!. Cheers. Stuart
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Sarah
Town/City:
Macclesfield, Cheshire
Trade:
Landscape Architecture
Comment:
2816
Saturday July 12, 2014 - 02:15pm
I found your website a few months ago while looking for no-nonsense, industry standard information to complete detail construction drawings for my Postgrad in Landscape Architecture. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, I don't think I would have passed without you!
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Nigel Armitage
Company:
Private
Town/City:
Welwyn Garden City
Trade:
DIY
Comment:
2815
Friday July 11, 2014 - 01:11pm
Lots of useful information, great job!
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vijay E-Mail:
Town/City:
stoke on trent, staffordshire UK
Comment:
2814
Sunday July 6, 2014 - 10:10am
Hi if any one can help me that will be great i am in the process of building a patio in 30 sqm area i got my textured patio slabs which are 450*450*35 mm in size i just want to know 2 things what type of bedding i need to put before i lay my slabs do i need a dry mix of 10:1 sharp sand & cement or do i need to put a mortar bed to lay slabs?? i already put hardcore & sharp sand & on top of that i put weed membrane just don't know what type of bedding i need for this slabs another thing i want to know how much gap i should leave in between two flags for jointing?? if any one know the answer of this two question plz help me
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Bill Johnstone E-Mail:
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2813
Sunday June 22, 2014 - 01:15pm
It appears that you are what you say you are - ... know-alls! Brilliant site!
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RICHARD WOOD E-Mail:
Comment:
2812
Saturday June 14, 2014 - 08:23pm
Thank You! I've put the 'instant patio cleaner' back in the shed and followed your advice of a stiff broom brush and soapy water on the driveway. I'll try the bleach tomorrow on the mossy and algaed front patio. I only googled to avoid a DIY 'cock up' but this site is a real gem so felt duty bound to make a modest donation for the honest and catch free professional advice - if only there were more sites like this! The dry humour has made me chuckle - I suspect you may have missed your vocation in light entertainment!
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Deane Parr
Town/City:
Dorchester, Dorset UK
Comment:
2811
Tuesday June 10, 2014 - 09:55am
A day without learning is a day wasted! In just a few minutes on your fantastic site I have recovered quite a few wasted days! As Gen. Macarthur said - "I shall return"
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joan
Town/City:
Stourport On Severn, Worcestershire UK
Comment:
2810
Friday May 30, 2014 - 00:25am
Fabulous to read a bit of Yorkshire common sense .... Made me feel quite homesick for good old Leeds. Found the information I wanted quickly but just had to keep reading ..... Are you related to Alan Bennett by any chance. Ah up. Got to go naw. See thi later. (Tony: Errr....I was browt up in Lankysheer, actually, Joan!)
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Edward Houghton
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2809
Thursday May 29, 2014 - 07:49pm
Great site. Thank you very much for putting it together.
