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I have all the required materials I just need to know the ratios. I have 10mm shingle, ballast, sharp sand and cement. Can anyone help? Thanks

Im thinking of getting one of these ... just because im getting old clicky wrists. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SILVERLINE-400W-ELECTRIC-1-2-DRIVE-IMPACT-WRENCH-SOCKETS-240V-593128/172971432247?hash=item2845e69937:g:Lp4AAOSwi8xaBESO Has anyone used one? any good? Reviews look ok Thanks

I did make a slab lifting tool from a bent tent peg but I have put the slabs so close together I cant make use of it. The wobble seems to have gone. I have dry grouted it and I think as the patio has been in use the grout may have vibrated down and fixed the wobble.... for now.

Sounds like a college brick course.... build it up... tear it down :)

Thanks Ken. I'll have a look at them

Its a bit of a patchup job really. I should of put the pier in properly at the beginning but I guess its better than nothing. I'll try and upload a picture

Good shout on the vinyl, acts as a bit of a deadener too.

Ive built a simple 2brick wide pier added to a wall using a wall starter kit. The pier is meant to add some strength to a single skin 100mm block 7metre long wall which is 2.5m high. The slab for this outbuilding is 6-7inches thick and not reinforced. There is hardcore under the slab and a 300mm...

How about a chequer plate top or metal skin of some kind. Failing that some cheap varnish and just redo it every few years.

I tried to get mum n dad to move in with me and pay the bills but it wasnt happening:p

You can get brown window or frame sealant. That might hold upto the elements better than clear silicone

Yep hole digger or sugar loaves as there sometimes known as. Good idea about the wheel. you could make it a sliding gate and also use a castor wheel or a few for more added weight support.

Normally when doing fencing I stick to gaps of 1.8m, 2m or 2.4 at the very most. Depends really on how long the stretch of fencing is and how many posts you have. More the merrier will make a stronger fence. In regards to the type of fence you have described I would try to make them nearer 1m...

When I rented out a house the waterboard changed it over to a meter. I just got a letter saying it had been done. I remember being a bit annoyed that they had dug a hole in my front garden without my permission. Kinda feels like your house has become a pay as you go phone...

https://www.toolstation.com/search?search=field+gate Some more bits n bobs for your project...

Yep what he said or cable ties.

Sealant as you say or maybe some of the smaller profile guttering. Maybe some dpc stapled in might work or a piece of stained and varnished wood to match the pergola. There is also bostik flashing strip available from toolstation Hope that helps

https://www.wickes.co.uk/Blue-Circle-General-Purpose-Cement---25kg/p/224661 Go with 5 bags of this cement... https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Ballast-Jumbo-Bag/p/220082 1 of these jumbo bags If you run out of ballast then top it up with the smaller bags like below...

You mentioned there is a wall nearby Tara, see if you can attach the gatepost to the wall prehaps (depending on thickness of the wall etc) if its single skin I wouldnt bother. https://ruby-group.co.uk/collections/gate-ironmongery/products/24-inch-adjustable-hinge-set Yes that kit will work for...

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