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by ian1979
Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:35 pm
Forum: Decking
Topic: Ground Level Decking - on slabs or just gravel?
Replies: 4
Views: 43664

Most people put decking straight onto the ground (on top of landscape fabric) to keep them at low level but there are different qualities of treatment to timber for different applications. Normal tanalith-e treated is only meant for above ground use which would mean raising the sub-frame on either s...
by ian1979
Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:18 am
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: White Silicone Sealant going "immediately" yellow
Replies: 5
Views: 35511

forever white is a good product, however even this will still discolour if the area in question is not COMPLETELY dry before application.
Ian
by ian1979
Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:15 am
Forum: Fillers, Sealants and Adhesives Forum
Topic: Instant filler problem
Replies: 3
Views: 4980

With instant fillers I probably wouldn't bother but you could try either warming the tube or adding a little methylated spirit (this works with good fillers like brummer).
Ian
by ian1979
Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:07 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Decking existing patio
Replies: 5
Views: 6149

If you are in the North West I know a good supplier who will talk you through the process. Let me know if so and I'll pm details.
Ian
by ian1979
Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:03 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Decking existing patio
Replies: 5
Views: 6149

Always be aware of you damp proof level if attaching to your house though and slope away from the house too (I think it is recommended 1:100 gradient).

Ian.
by ian1979
Tue Sep 30, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: Decking
Topic: Decking Treatment
Replies: 2
Views: 6704

Hi, I take it is done by now anyway (if you found a dry few days for it). My advise anyway: After a bad experience with (so called) decking paints, which peel off after a while I always use clear decking oil (liberon seems to be the best make), type liberon decking oil into google and there are load...
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