Recent content by ESA25

all done...didnt end up using the steel rods. just used brackets and nails to conect sleepers all together and wedged them in with the sand. as its not got any weight against the sleepers they are very secure. I did try the steel rods on the one but the soil is pretty poor...hard and full of...

Hi I am just curious if anyone knew what the going rate for some labour work is per day/hour or for a job such as below I need to get the grass removed from my back garden for starters...i think the area is around 6mt by 10mt. dont need the turf so need to factor in waste removal

yes that does sound like it will give a better more tidy finish. How long do you recommend the steel rod to go into the soil?

sounds like a plan...I'll give it a go and let you know how I get on. Do you think the fencing staples you mention be ok to hold the sleepers together or should I use nails for this?

Thanks for the response DAZB...I would ideally like to keep it clean and tidy ...so invisable sounds good. I'll take what you say on board. But does lead to ask a important question the sleeper is 100mm by 150mm. How much of the sleeper should sit under the soil? Assuming I am using the...

Hi all, THis is my first post on this forum. I hope you can offer some advice to a novice DIYer...but the weather is good so thought it time I got out in the garden and did some work! I have some garden sleepers brought from wickes...