The majority of homeowners have some kind of structure in their gardens, whether it’s a shed, log cabin or form of bike storage; but many of us don’t consider the important steps that go into the planning of a new shed. We just assume that it gets delivered and set down where we want it and that’s … [Read more...]
Bases for Incredible Sheds - Everything you Need to Know
Picture Credit There are life changing moments in every man's life that will always be remembered. Their wedding, the birth of their first child, the day they won the lottery; all of these things pale in comparison to the day they got their new shed. Yes, we are a nation of shed lovers; obsessives, … [Read more...]
A Step-By-Step Guide for Erecting a Fence to Create Privacy in Your Garden
We all love our gardens and try to make them as welcoming as possible. There is nothing worse, however than sitting and relaxing only to find a nosy neighbour peering in and making unwanted conversation. Sunbathing too is a pastime that requires a degree of privacy. There is an old saying, … [Read more...]
Tips for Applying Wood Preserve to Fences and Sheds
A couple of coats of wood preserve will not only help protect your fence and shed from any inclement weather, it will also more than likely improve them visually as well. Wood preserve is available in a wide range of colours and is relatively inexpensive to purchase, DIY stores such as Wickes … [Read more...]
Wood Fence Posts
Wood fence posts can be bedded in the ground using the same method as used for concrete posts (see concrete fence posts). The only difference in using this method is you should have a base of stone approximately 100mm in depth at the bottom of the hole to help drain away any future … [Read more...]
Concrete Fence Posts
Tools required :- Spade / shovel, spot board, bucket, wood saw, lump hammer, post / 600mm spirit level and tape measure. Safety tip :- Wear gloves when mixing mortar and concrete as cement can irritate and burn skin. Concrete posts need to be bedded in the ground and set in place using … [Read more...]
Quick Guide to Fence Posts
The two most common types of fence post are made from concrete or wood, both are usually around 100mm / 4" square and come in various lengths. Concrete posts are very strong and resistant to inclement weather, but they also tend to be a little more expensive than wood posts and depending on their … [Read more...]
