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Offline Len

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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #10 on: 16 May 2011, 13:48 »
6x2 concrete edging kerbs around the patio?

And they should be flat top ones not bullnosed.

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There are only TWO types! :grin: Even Guy should be able to decide if its a flat oblong or has one rounded corner! :rolleyes:
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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #11 on: 16 May 2011, 13:50 »
Ah if budget is minimal it maybe be better to get some gravel board.
That is only fixed by hammering a few pegs into the ground rather than a concrete base for the Edgings!
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Offline archie837

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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #12 on: 16 May 2011, 13:58 »
Dig it man, will look 100times better!

Also means nothing for a 100mph toddler / small child to trip over, when they are hell bent on wrecking your new masterpiece.
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Offline Guy

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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #13 on: 16 May 2011, 14:08 »
6x2 concrete edging kerbs around the patio?

And they should be flat top ones not bullnosed.

this is guy remember,  :laugh: find a picture for him  :grin:

There are only TWO types! :grin: Even Guy should be able to decide if its a flat oblong or has one rounded corner! :rolleyes:

thanks for the vote of confidence... i think  :undecided:

Offline Dan n Nic

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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #14 on: 16 May 2011, 14:09 »

Reclaimed Railway Sleepers?

Offline Guy

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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #15 on: 16 May 2011, 14:26 »
Ah if budget is minimal it maybe be better to get some gravel board.
That is only fixed by hammering a few pegs into the ground rather than a concrete base for the Edgings!

yes... I was thinking of this...
http://www.wickes.co.uk/sawn-treated-gravelboard/invt/107143/

or some decking board... just for a more attractive finish



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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #16 on: 16 May 2011, 16:49 »
Make a raised border using railway sleepers with steps in the middle leading onto the grass area,best to buy new ones from a timber yard they are cheaper and do not leak tar.
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Offline R32UK

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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #17 on: 16 May 2011, 17:28 »
looks fine to me. leave it as it is.... if you are ever asked to do anything else, you can always reply with "let me finish the fcuking garden first"  :smiley: :cool:

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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #18 on: 16 May 2011, 17:51 »
 :grin: :afro:

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Re: Project Patio
« Reply #19 on: 16 May 2011, 18:40 »
Nice little water feature... have you thought about sculpting it into a miniature Niagara Falls :lipsrsealed:

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