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MANY FOUNDATION OPTIONS FOR WOODEN GARDEN SHEDS
Jun 25th
Posted by admin in Block Paving
When you think about building a wooden garden shed one of the first considerations that will come to mind is what kind of pad or foundation support do I need for my wooden storage shed. We will discuss five (5) options for the foundation or support base that will work just fine for your wooden garden shed. These are not difficult options so read on.
FIRST OPTION – Use 4” x 4” timbers for the base support for your wooden garden shed. These timbers need to be able to resist rot so use cedar, redwood, or pressure treated timbers (these are the More >
Options for Landscaping your Driveway
Jun 4th
Posted by admin in Driveways and Paving
The driveway is part of a house which is often over-looked, even though it’s usually the first and last part of the property you see or use. There are numerous simple and cost-effective ways in which you can create an attractive driveway. It can make the exterior of your home more pleasant, add value to the house and allow for safer parking of your car.
When looking to landscape a driveway or build a brand new one – it’s important to have a look at all the variables and choices available.
What different types of driveways are available? Common materials used on More >
Your Options for Choosing Paving Stones
May 9th
Posted by admin in Paving Slabs
Paving stones are wonderful way to enhance the beauty of your home. Fairly easy to install yourself, there are a rich variety of styles and textures you can choose from. The first choice you must make is whether you want to use natural materials or manmade stones. While the process of installing them is similar, each has their own advantages.
Natural paving stones are available in several shades of slate and are normally called flagstone. Cut from a flat slab in varying thicknesses, flagstone has all the advantages and disadvantages of a natural product. The stone can chip and break more More >
Remodeling Your Driveway – Options To Consider
May 6th
Posted by admin in Driveways and Paving
Today there are many options when it comes to remodeling or making improvements to your driveway. Do you know which material option you have to work with?
Options: 1. Asphalt 2. Concrete 3. Paving Stones
Asphalt is the cheaper of the three. Asphalt needs to lay over from 1 to 2 days before driving on it. The life expectancy of asphalt is 15 to 20 years. The paved driveway needs sealed after one year. The only disadvantage is that asphalt does change colors.
Concrete will cost you around $10 per square foot. There are some disadvantages to having a concrete More >
