5-1 Sharp sand and cement with a small amount of water so it's just damp but not wet😀

@@letrainavapeur Thx bud. It saves you picking it up and means it’s nice and dry😁

@@Peter-k9g3t Like I said in the video I’ve never even clipped any of my fingers and doing it the way you suggest means you just don’t have enough grip on the wood. Your suggestion would definitely work but a much slower method. Each to their own and thx for your comment 😉

It was just what I was wearing at the time Scott .... Those Hi viz fleeces are really cosy🤗

@@jacobtree5164 Thx bud😁

@@baraklazza1595 I don't think the client has ever topped it up, stays full the whole year round😊

I think you make an interesting point although how long does composite decking boards last for? Plastic fades so I'm sure you'd be replacing them too🤔

Thank you Francis, appreciate your comments😊

@@MickeysMice Nah, you’re wrong. Wall ties are galvanised which are used to tie in brickwork so it will be fine. Besides, they are what I had at the time. Been back loads to this job since and no cracks or movement 😁

@@aaronsmethurst3751 come on man, couldn’t be easier. A little bit of hard work never hurt anyone…. crippled a few possibly🥴🤣

​@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 you just taught me how to do this properly. I'll be using the technique this week to make some extra money. Thank you

@@MDDLFNGRS It's a pleasure ....putting your body weight behind the shovel is the Key. It's a trick my father in law taught me, sadly passed away now. You can see him doing some dry stone walling in one of my other videos. Click on the link below😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHfEiaRqpLB2naM

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 thank you for sharing that with me Sir. May your Father-in-law forever rest in peace 🙏

@@MDDLFNGRS 😀🙏

@@TheBollox888 😁👍

@@TheBollox888 Hi bud, just break the blocks into smaller bits which will help you to create a curve. If it’s concrete block you’re doing it with, it doesn’t need to be pretty as your rendering will cover all the rough bits. Hope that helps 😁

@@bleuargh7373 Hi, so the top coat is made from white Portland cement and soft sand and a plastizer. Make it the same consistency and strength as you would the base coat ie, 4-1 mix. It should have the texture of whipped cream. Hope that helps 😁

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 thanks very much mate

@@bleuargh7373 I mean to say that in answer to your other question, pretty certain they don’t make a premix top coat for pebble dashing/Harling 🤔

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 thanks.

@@Timstravels01 You are not wrong Tim🤣

No, i wouldn't say so. My property is a Bungalow with a very shallow pitch. You could do it from the inside but, I would have needed to buy thinner much more flexible rods to get around the 90 degree bend that is right behind my Log burner. Since I have drain rods I wanted to use them. Of course, each job is different so you do need to make your own assessment of any risks in undertaking your own particular project which I did ei, I picked a dry day, was wearing the right footwear and thought about the method before I carried out the task. If you think about the project before hand and stick to a method you are more likely to stay safe. Hope that answers your question Pat😀

@@Colin-v6q This video I posted last year so ….. it was true then!🤣🤣

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 fair enough.

@@KevinCranmer Thank you Kevin. All the filming was done with a Hero 7 GoPro camera and sometimes I use my phone😁

@@BrianTank 5-1 sharp sand and cement …. and a squeeze of 🧚 😁

@@petebailey4000 You’re welcome, glad it helped😁

@@tomcrookes5689 sounds like a very substantial wall. Make sure that the finished thickness of the wall is at least 200mm. Happy wall building 😁

@@zappa6366 Hi, those 3x2s are a killer on the back!😩 Someone left a comment on one of my other videos that they are 65kg each! I use a sharp sand and cement wet mortar mix. It doesn’t need to be any stronger than 5-1 and use a little plasticiser (or a squeeze of fairy liquid will do the same job😉) It’s recommended that you use a slurry to the back of the slab. You can make your own rather than buy it. Put some water in a bucket and add dry cement powder and I use a dash of SBR or PVA to act as a bonding agent. Mix into a sloppy paste and apply to the back of the paving slab. Hope the project goes well and thanks for watching😀

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 yeah thats right, I remember one of the suppliers saying they are about 70Kg, bloody feels like it! lol. So 4:1 to 5:1 is good enough. Thank you for the advice with mixing/ additives I'll be testing that out beforehand. I've never used a slurry is there a real difference with longevity? Definitely be watching more, thanks!

@@zappa6366 Yeah, 5-1 is strong enough under paving. Honestly speaking ... the merits of slurry mix is debateable i think.🤫 I've been laying slabs for years and I've returned to some patios I laid donkeys years ago before it was a thing and they are absolutely fine, no movement at all. so, ... use your own judgement!😀

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 I have the same attitude too. Some people make it out to be a real science etc but I think at the end of the day, its cement under a slab. I believe the foundation are more important. thanks you for your help, take care!

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 I have the same attitude too. Some people make it out to be a real science etc but I think at the end of the day, its cement under a slab. I believe the foundation are more important. thanks you for your help, take care!

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@@Timstravels01 Thx Tim, will do😁

@@piercem56 😊👍

@@davidgatt1656 sure can😁

@@sunsetorange89 I knew they were heavy…. 64KGs!!😳 Walk them and try not to lift as I show in the video

@@NYTruthseeker If you use a multi tool with a metal cutting blade you should be able to slide it between the panels and cut the bolt and release them😀

!00mmW x 200mmD x 2.5 mtrs L😉

My pleasure😀

H Andy, it was buff which I bought from Jewson's I believe

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 Amazon only has dark buff now, I thought the dark grey may of been it but wonder if I should go dark buff then

Hi Gary, I don't always show me apply slurry cos I think its a bit boring But I do use it yes, Click on the link below to see how to apply it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX_GhKOsf517sK8

Hi , I presume you are referring to the size of the pebble dash/harling stone? I actually like your idea… it would give it a more organic look but it would be hard to throw that kind of stone into the wall to be honest. The other thing is, all the builders merchants only sell it in one size(6mm) so it would be hard to do your idea…. unless you made your own mix of stones up??🤔 If you try it, let me know how it turns out 😁

Hi, Don't show me using the slurry in the early video's but, I do use it Click on the links below to see the proof. Enjoy😉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX_GhKOsf517sK8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIiViYyhq7F_e9k

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I refer to my second answer😂

Hi Richard, two reasons really: 1. The heavy duty membrane acts a bit like a fabric mat to ensure there is no movement to the mortar bed. I don't normally use it when I'm laying slabs but, as I say in the video this site was a really wet one so belt and braces. 2. It was easier to place the weed membrane in at this point as the rest of the garden was going to be dressed with decorative gravel so no need to cut around all the slab work etc. Hope that answers your question😀

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 Totally agree, I also put a membrane down and it worth its weight in gold and for the reasons you have given.

Hi, you'll need a cordless impact drill, a heavy hammer/sledgehammer and a claw hammer and a crowbar or Pry Bar ..... and make sure you wear some protective gloves and safety glasses😜

@@naturalhabitatlandscaping3681 thanks

Hi James. put some old concrete/stone rubble behind the wall for drainage, much cheaper than perforated pipe as it comes in 25 meters rolls so you'd have loads left over for a 4 meter wall😁

That's great thanks

You can make your own perforated pipe by drilling lots of holes in a £20 3m 110mm drainage pipe.

@@lukehanna7440 Sounds like a lot of work Luke!😅