Brick landscaping takes many forms including laying terraces, driveways, paths and patios. Although the commonest brick pattern you will see is running bond – the sort that is most frequently used for walls – this overlapping style is not the only one around. In fact, bricklaying services companies use a variety of different patterns to create distinctive effects when they are laying bricks on the ground. What are the best ones to choose from for your landscaping project?
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3 Ideas To Turn A Retaining Wall Into A Garden Centrepiece
Retaining walls are used to protect the structure of your home from damage caused by soil erosion or movement. And while they perform a protective function, there's no reason why they can't add a decorative element to the facade of your home. This guide looks at some ideas to help you turn your retaining wall into a garden centrepiece – blending aesthetics with functionality.
Create A Raised Garden Bed
Retaining walls on their own may not be able to create that allure you're looking for.
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A Guide to Buying Bathroom Fittings
When designing your bathroom, there are a number of options available. Tapware is an important decorative feature for any building. Toilets, basins and bathtubs vary in price and style. Here is a guide to the different fittings available.
Tapware styles
There are a few different types of tapware available. Pillar taps offer one cold tap and one hot tap. They can be used on basins which have two spaces for tapware.
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The SAFE Guide to Using Earthmoving Equipment on Slopes
When hiring earthmoving equipment for use on a sloped construction site, safety is paramount. If you're going to be working with excavators on inclines, make sure you follow this SAFE operating guide.
S is for Small Excavators
The first step to earthmoving safely on sloped ground is to hire a small excavator from an equipment hire company. When you're operating the excavator, it's essential that you keep your machine's centre of gravity stable; if you don't, the vehicle will be at risk of tipping over.
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