Recent content by AmboGuy

Hello, the standpipe tap to my freestanding bath has been wobbly for a little while now. I've tightened up the screws in the past but they just work themselves loose again. It doesn't look like the plumber that fitted it used any rawl plugs, is this something that he should have done? Would it...

Hello, the standpipe tap to my freestanding bath has been wobbly for a little while now. I've tightened up the screws in the past but they just work themselves loose again. It doesn't look like the plumber that fitted it used any rawl plugs, is this something that he should have done? Would...

Hello, I bought these fire bricks with instructions on how to make a circular fire pit. There's various different designs that you can do with them. On the last photo, it shows the fire pit that the previous owner made using them. I bought them second hand and the guy I bought them off said...

I laid laid the sub base and because it's gravel going on top I couldn't guarantee it's totally flat. If I was putting pavers on top would it need to be completely 100% level though?

It's a 5.7 meter diameter circular area.

Ok thanks folks. I've almost discounted pea gravel as it just goes everywhere. The mats are a good idea but will add so much extra money to this project. I've looked into crushed stone, is that any good?

Hello, OK so I've laid a type 1 sub base for a garden patio area. I want to put a firepit in the middle and have chairs all around it. I want to fill it with gravel but there doesn't seem to be a perfect type. I liked the look of Pea gravel but I'm hearing more and more about how it can be...

Ok it's something I can look into. I must admit I haven't even looked at the cost of the resin binder.

Hello, Firstly, thank you to everyone for all the helpful advice you've given me regarding laying the sub base for the patio I want to do in my garden. I'm now looking at a top covering and I do like the look (and the price) of pea gravel. I've been made aware of the issues you can get with...

Ahh ok I didn't know that. I've been using a rake and I've noticednth stones have been getting moved from one area to another.

Hello, So I've layed the type 1 base for my gravel patio and whacked it down. I've actually got about 1/2 tonne left but I wanted to check for any low of high spots before finishing so I used the whacker plate to get a good idea. I'm a complete novice so I wanted to get it right. Some parts...

Well I'm a complete novice but I was told it's for separation between the type 1 and the soil underneath.

Hello, So this is the area that I've dug out for my circular patio. I've used a whacker plate to flatten down the earth and I'm currently laying down a non-woven geotextile membrane on it before the type 1 arrives. Eventually I'll get some gravel to put on top of that. I made a silly mistake...

Yeah I've just gone for type 1 now. I got it a cash deal for £300 delivered.

Anyone?