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How to Maintain Your Patio in Autumn & Winter: 9 Essential Tips

As the weather turns colder and wetter, your patio can quickly start to show the effects of autumn and winter. Fallen leaves, standing water, algae, frost and damaged joints can all make paving look tired, while also creating slippery surfaces or allowing

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Why Does Timber Swell, Shrink & Warp? A Guide to Seasonal Timber Movement

Timber is a natural material, which is part of what makes it such a popular choice for fencing, decking, landscaping and outdoor projects. But being natural also means that timber does not remain exactly the same throughout the year.

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Timber Sizes Explained: Nominal vs Actual Sizes & FAQs

Timber sizes can be confusing, particularly when familiar descriptions such as "4 x 2" don't seem to match the measurements of the timber in front of you. Add terms such as sawn, planed and regularised, and it's easy to see why choosing the right size isn't

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Tanalised Timber Explained: FAQs, Use Classes and Buying Advice

Tanalised timber is one of the most widely used timber options for outdoor projects, from fencing and decking to garden structures, sleepers and general landscaping work.

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Wet Saws and Their Uses: A Practical Guide

Choosing the right wet saw can make the difference between a clean, professional finish and a job that wastes time, materials and money.

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