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Play centres
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Sheds
Hedge Cutting
Pruning
Mowing
Tree Surgery
Patios
New Lawans
Planting
Maintenance
Repairs to sheds
felting ,roofs
and guttering

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For every thing wood in the garden

All types of fencing,gates,decking and pergolas

Play centres,Tree houses and Sheds

Hedge cutting,mowing,garden clearance and tidy

All with quality workmanship

Phone Martin 07739 614 579
01494 524120

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30 Miersfield High Wycombe BUCKS HP11 1TX

Create your perfect outdoor space with timber
for entertaning relaxing dining

A look that suits your lifestyle

HARDWOODS AND SOFTWOODS

Both timbers are used in construction and for decking.
They offer different feel, look and colour.

Hardwoods such as oak and teak are slow growing, are more durable, have natural resistance against fungal attack and have high wear resistance.

Softwoods such as southern yellow pine have fewer knots and has a better wear resistance than other softwoods such as Scandinavian pine which is still an ideal product for decking and less expensive .
Softwoods timber is treated with preservatives .
When looked after can last for up to 30 years.

Looking after your deck by keeping it clean and treating it once a year .
Both hardwoods and softwoods can be stained.

Building regulations
As a general rule timber decks do not require planning approval unless they are 20 meters from a road , if the deck design is part of a new building or extension and if the the deck is 3 meters or higher will need to be designed to be structurally stable and be submitted for approval to your local building control office.
Balustrades guarding a deck elevated over 600 mm above ground level must conformity with building regulations .Should be 1100 mm high and able to resist a horizontal loading of 0.74kn

Timber design and landscapes

Things to think about before you start

What will your garden be used for ? (entertaining relaxing children's play area )
Choose a style that wont look out of place with your house.
Do you need a low maintenance garden ? are you away from home a lot. Think about a irrigation system.
Lighting will you be using the garden in the evening ?
Privacy is your garden over looked .Thick about ways to screen of .
Think about the type of plants and where to place them .Do you need shade ?
Do you need planning permission ? Check with the local building control office.
Are there any services like gas electric or water that may be a problem?
Drainage Does your garden slop towards your house ?
Access .Can materials be easily delivered and stored ? Can rubbish be taken away ? Is there room for a skip ?