Under deck clearance.
What Really Does Lie Beneath
What Really Does Lie Beneath?
Getting your garden landscaped is a big investment for many. So it is important that it is done right first time.
As stated the garden has been built to highlight various disciplines in todays modern garden, stressing that preparation is important and that actually 60% of your costs can be underround and never seen.
APL members follow strict guidelines with your installations, if not using an APL member, always check that they understand how to install your product of choice.
Composite Decking
The composite decking used in the garden was by a company called TREX. There are may composite manufacturers in the market, who all have installation guides attached to their websites.
Under Deck Clearance
5mm expansion gaps.
Artificial Grass Installation.
Love it or hate it, artificial grass is here to stay. There are varied different methods of installation, but it is important that you get the base right and the fixings.
We used a product from a company called Easi Grass.
Side Profile showing Type 1 level, Grano dust and then the grass.
Platipus anchor system and Pidler.
The Platipus rootball fixing system, including Plati-Mat®, remains the preferred method of securing rootballed, airpot and containerised semimature trees. The ease of installation and lack of unsightly guy wires makes it the first choice of customers. Over the past three decades, we have developed an extensive range of unique underground fi xing solutions to suit most applications. The Plati-Mat® allows secure positioning of newly transplanted trees, whilst offering major benefits over traditional root support systems
Full Guidance can be found Here
Block Paved Driveway
In the garden we used Tumbled Sandstone Setts to create a softer aged finish. We used silver birch.
The product we used came from Marshalls, they have a full list of products and installation guides can be found Here by simply scrolling down the page and downloading the installation information.
Block Paving side profile showing Type 1 and screeded sand layer.
Resin Bound areas
What is resin bound paving?
Resin bound paving fixes together small stones with high-tech resin to form a firm, attractive surface. It creates many small gaps that allow water to drain through into the ground.
This technology combines the best of other surfaces:
- The drainage and appearance of loose gravel
- The durability and convenience of block paving
Resin bound surfacing is made from a blend of shingle, quartzite or crushed granite coated with a clear UV-stable polyurethane resin. To ensure that each aggregate particle is completely coated in resin, the two elements are combined in a force-action mix process to form a cold-pour mixture. The mixture is then poured and hand-trowelled to form a smooth, accurate surface with no loose stones. It is recommended that a resin bound surface should be laid to a depth of 15mm for a pool surround, footpath or terrace and 18mm for a driveway and car park.
More information can be found at APL members website Clearstone Paving based in Hassocks.
https://www.clearstonepaving.co.uk/
Paving.
The paving used on "What Lies Beneath" was Fairstone sawn Verruso
This product combines aspirational looks and performance with durability and elegance. Its lightly blasted surface brings to life the natural character and elegance of this sandstone. The innovative texturing used in the processing of Sawn Versuro is unique to Marshalls and adds practical non-slip properties whilst maintaining the natural colour inherent within the stone.
Mashalls have standard laying guidance. This can be found Here by scrolling down the page where you will find documents to download.
We did one side of the same paving using a permeable mortar technique.
This was supplied by a company called Steintec.
Steintec have decades of experience behind them, their products and services contribute outstanding longevity and visual appeal to major projects nationally and internationally. Paving projects represent a major investment for all involved which is why they are committed to helping make every project a success.
Permeable mortars are designed to prevent capillary action, which is a major contributor to post construction moisture related issues.
A lot of information can be found here.
This is a trade only product.
Side profile of paving showing traditional full bed of sand and cement mortar (Brown) and the Steintec permeable mortar (Grey) on the right. Standard is on a type 1 base. Steintec is on a type 3 base.
Living Wall.
Over the years, living walls have become very popular.
Living walls are ideal features for small gardens, as they bring life to an otherwise unused space. They can be planted with annuals, perennials, herbs or vegetables, providing a welcome splash of colour.
The product we used on the garden was from a company callled Wonder Wall.
They have fantastic installation guidelines which can be found Here
Wonder wall planted.
