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Hi - Any one got experience of Crofton Home Improvement Centre (CHIC) in Fareham? They've given us a good quote, but there seems to be multiple companies listed on the web with either that name in that area or at that very same address. Just want to make sure that all is above board..>We...

I'm going to build a small patio in an area I currently have covered in 20mm shingle. Is it ok to tamp the shingle down and have that as a base to lay cement on? I have a small volume of scalpings left from previous project, but not enough to fill the area. Would it be best to have a sand...

could it be that simple?....Maybe I'm trying to overthink this, and in the process...being a muppet. I think you could be right. Cheers

Hi All I recently had a crack at building a water feature. A rectangular, above ground pond (6' by 3') with a wall up the back with a blade, waterfall fountain. The problem is this..... The outside wall is a brick skin which is slightly higher than the internal block skin. Over the...

Hi Thanks for the offer. I ended up using the flint blocks. They do look great, but in the back of my head, I know they're not the real deal....If you don't mind sharing the info, I'd still be keen to know though. Cheers

Sounds like great advice...just got some brick cleaner and going to give it a whirl first thing tomorrow. Cheers

I've just brushed a dry mix into my rustic path and several issues have sprung up: Unlike my other path, the mix here has instantly smeared the old brick red pavers a dull grey (despite a lot of brushing). I used a mix of 3 sand to 1 cement. The second disaster is the weather...despite...

Hi barb I'm in the middle of a garden wall project and have been trying to use my bricky on the facing skin of the double skin wall. If the bricks conform to the standard brick / block dimensions you should be ok. If they are bigger, then you could try taking the runners off the bottom of the...

The gaps between the brick pavers are quite wide (by design)...if it needs pointing, what's the best method?

He actualy looked like the boat captain from "Jaws", with the same cavalier attitude...I almost expected him to take one look at my driveway and say..."We're going to need a bigger crane". I didn't go looking for compensation from the store itself as I have a good relationship there...just...

Dear all Note - I'm sure this isn't representitve of all contract drivers, however... I've recently been buying a lot of building materials from a certain builders merchants...on the days when the companys own driver has delivered, he has skilfully navigated the mass of trees and telephone...

I've set out a rustic garden path using brick pavers..it's about 1m wide and 22m long...I've bedded the pavers onto a bed of sharp sand which in turn is on a bed of consolidated scalpings. How do I make a "dry mix" to brush in and bond it all together? I'm getting conflicting advice...what's...

Having spent until 5:30 this morning in Odstock special burns unit....I'll remember not to throw a handfull of extra cement powder in the mixer without any gloves on...The chemical burns on every finger are a nightmare...!...Did I mention..."OUCH"!! Anyone know if you can get suitable gloves...

I just wanted to offer a huge thankyou Chessspy for taking the time and effort to provide the information you have...CHEERS. I think I'm set now...

Thanks Chessspy I'm looking to build a wall with one side containing flint (not pretend stuff). Not sure I understand all the terms you are using (being a complete amature). Do you put the morter in the gap first and then bed the flints? Do you use a cloth to "point" (as such)...

HI Any one able to either point me in the direction of information, or tell me how I can go about making flint pannels / rendering in a brick wall? I figure I need to know: 1) Where to get the flints 2) the mix needed to make the morter to hold the flints 3) how to do it? All help...

I'm about to build a small rustic retaining wall - about 50' in overall length and about 2 feet high. I am looking for old weathered bricks that would suit a cottage garden (by the way, "rustic" is my way of saying, I've never done this before so not everything will be 100% perfect). I'm also...

Does anyone know how you go about building brick walls with flint panel inserts? I am looking to build a rustic low wall on a budget of next to noting using a mix of old bricks. I'm a complete novice, so feel free to say if this is biting off too much. Thanks

Many thanks for the responses - I feel confident enough to move forward on this now. Cheers

Thanks for the detailed response - my problem is how to get the foundation level on a curve. With a straight path, I would use planks either side and be able to scrape across the top of these so the foundation mix was level - without level edges on the curves, I'm not sure....probably missing...