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Thanks again. I was going to use wet mortar anyway. Thanks also to Jono, an interesting site.

Many thanks Wabbitpoo. That is line with the sort of thing I was anticipating but I am glad to have an independent view.

I want to replace the old worn out concrete paving slabs on my terrace with natural sandstone. It is for domestic use, no vehicles. I am getting conflicting advice from contractors as to what is required in terms of foundations. The extremes are 75mm lean mix with 50mm mortar through to...

I want to reroof my double garage which currently has decayed fibre cement panels. I would like to use some sort of tiles if possible but would welcome any other suggestions for an aestheticlly pleasing roof. Problem is that it is only an 11.5 degree pitch.

I would be interested in your recommendations for shrubs on clay soil. Particularly evergreens

Have you thought of just having a pea shingle top surface with a paved path for foot traffic? Very cheap and easy to adapt although you may get some trodden into the house. Still needs a good firm base though. Moderator note please dont reply to old posts see rule 17

I suffered this problem for years. In the end I had to dig drain trenches, not very deep, installed perforated plastic drain pipe in pea shingle with tip soil over falling to a brick lined, with holes, sump at the low point. Most of the time the water finds its own way out but when very wet I...

I have a "walk-in" larder which needs new shelving. Shelves are about 4ft x 2ft. Can anyone suggest a suitable wipe clean material? At present I have 15mm contiboard but it is sagging.