Product Questions

As a general guide, for larger buildings and gazebos, we would recommend: Hammer Screwdriver (ideally cordless with both flat and Philips heads) Drill with 2mm drill bits Stanley knife Spirit level Tape measure Step ladder For smaller features...

Most natural stone paving products with sawn / straight cut edges may be laid with minimal joints, however it will always be necessary to have a small gap of a minimum of 5-10mm between the paving slabs to make allowances for slight size variations between...

Natural stone cannot be beaten with its beautiful colours and characteristics that only nature can create. The finished effect of the completed project is stunning, however if you examine each piece of stone at close range, you will see what may be perceived...

When natural stone is quarried around the world, it is extracted from the rock face and cut to size using large industrial saws and then, often finished by hand. The quarries are dusty, dry environments and the paving is usually not washed prior to shipping...

It is fine to seal your new natural stone or concrete paving (porcelain does not need sealing) straight after laying the paving providing you use an impregnator sealer such as the Pavetuf range available on our website. Impregnator sealers are water-...

The appearance of ceramic and porcelain paving is quite similar, however the manufacture and performance of each varies. The key differences are: Porcelain is made from a finer clay than ceramic and is fired at a hotter temperature for a longer period...

There are various terms and descriptions used to describe timber garden buildings and structures and it's important to understand what these mean in order to make an informed buying decision.  Tongue & Groove OSB Pressure Treated Wood...

Many timber products have been pressure treated so they are protected against deterioration by rot or insect attack for many years. Pressure treated timber has been treated with a liquid preservative that has been forced into the wood under pressure. ...

The majority of wooden sheds and workshops are designed for general domestic use, however if you need to use the building for the storage of extremely heavy items or machinery, you will need to strengthen the floor. To do this, position additional bearers...

In certain weather conditions, condensation can form on the inside of a metal garden building, especially if there is warm moist air inside the building as this will condense on the cold metal panels.  In order to reduce condensation forming, we...

Different authorities have different requirements and we would always recommend you check with your local planning department, especially if installing a large building or structure. As a general guide only, planning permission or building regulation...

All our timber products are sourced from companies accredited to FSC Chain of Custody Certification (Sustainable Forest Management System) incorporating verification of legal timber supply