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    Deck screws for boards and frame

    I am hoping someone/people can give me some guidance on screws to use for jointing the joists of a deck frame and also the for the boards. I am looking at the galvanised gold screw from screwfix for the boards and a galvanised screw for the joists. could I use the same screw (just longer?)...
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    Topsoil in hertfordshire/bedfordshire

    Can anyone give me details of companies that deliver loose topsoil in Herts beds area. I need approx 2-3 tonnes and don't want to pay £55-65 a bulk bag!! Anyone used anyone good recently?? Cheers
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    Decking questions

    Thanks that's the best piece of info I've had so far.
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    Decking questions

    Do I need to attach my deck to the house wall?? It is going to be a maximum or 3" off the ground and attached to concreted 4x4 posts. I can't find any info as to why it should or shouldn't. I don't want to do this as I'm not overly confident drilling into my new house!!!
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    Decking questions

    Planning a deck in my back garden instead of a patio and I have a few questions I can't find the answers to. I have already dug down 150mm in prep for the cancelled patio. Can I put down some flag stones as a base and rest the deck legs on these? Do I need to attach it to my house? It will run...
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    Tarmac driveway into sub base

    Hi I have/had a driveway made of Tarmac. I have taken the top layer off and discarded it, it was approx 10mm deep. The next layer has been broken up with a kango/breaker. Some of these bits are 120mm x50mm down to 5mm. My question is can this be used as a sub base for a patio? I am thinking...
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