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I want to construct a lean to shed against a large brick retaining wall in my backyard as this would better utilise the space I have. Aiming for a 10 x 7 ft lean to shed. How would I go about building the back wall of the shed that goes stuck on the retaining wall? Would I construct a stud...

I plan to lay paving stones in my as a base for an inflatable hot tub. The area is 2.4 x2.4 m it is by a small garden wall. My question is, do I need to make a fall in the pavers when laying and if so, by how much? I intend to use 75 mm MOT type 1 compacted as a sub base then laying slabs on...

Quick question, I want to add some MOT type 1 as a base to lay paving slabs for an inflatable hot tub base. I want a 75 mm depth of mot 1 as a hardcore base. My question is, how much would i need? The length of my patio area is 2.4 m and width also 2.4 m. Would I be better off buying a bulk...

A quick question, bought some builders sand to make mortar to lay paving slabs. I have read after that I should use sharp sand to make my mortar. I intend to put about 75 mm of MOT Type 1 as a base, compacting it with a compactor plate. Then placing the slabs on a mortar bed 4:1 sand cement. Do...

A quick question, bought some builders sand to make mortar to lay paving slabs. I have read after that I should use sharp sand to make my mortar. I intend to put about 75 mm of MOT Type 1 as a base, compacting it with a compactor plate. Then placing the slabs on a mortar bed 4:1 sand cement...