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Building the bar
Step 1 – Add some posts to support the bar Cut 4 pieces of timber to the same height of the window. Secure two of the posts against the inside of the front wall. Decide how wide you want your bar to be. We would recommend half a metre (50cm) wide. Use your measuring tape…
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Building the decking
Step 1 – Measure your decking boards You should now move on to building the decking in front of your bar. Measure your decking boards to fit the space between your shed and the end of the platform. Safely cut them to size using a chop saw. Step 2 – Secure the decking boards Next,…
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Cut your timber to size
Cut two pieces of timber for the width and six pieces of timber for the length. You will need the four extra lengths to create inner joists. Position them in place before fixing together, to ensure that everything is the right size. Step 3 – Assemble the base Fix the outer frame together using an…
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How To Build An Outdoor Garden Bar
On long summer evenings, we all love to spend time in the garden with friends and family and have a barbecue. By creating your own outdoor bar, you can entertain your guests all night long. This is a great idea for your back garden, as well as for restaurants and pubs. You can build your own…
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Following this, you should look to thoroughly rinse off the moss killer
Following the preparation stage, you should now look to apply a non-oil-based moss killer onto the artificial grass/lawn. However, for the best results, we recommend doing so when the moss is actively growing and only when weather conditions are dry and no moisture is present/anticipated for several hours. It is also vitally important to follow the manufacturer’s…
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How to Remove Moss from Artificial Grass with Moss Killer
Invented over 50 years ago, artificial grass is a surface of synthetic fibres made to look identical to natural grass. Today, you can find it nearly everywhere you look, from residential lawns to sports centres and stadiums. Compared to conventional grass, artificial grass is able to stand up to heavy use whilst needing no trimming or irrigation…
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Weed Barrier Fabric and Used Artificial Grass
Used artificial grass costs 50% to 75% less than new artificial grass, which is great on your budget! However, used artificial grass may come with punctures from the forklifts that moved them. Proper installation of the used artificial grass will hide these punctures, but they could possibly allow a sliver of sunlight to reach the…
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Should You Put Weed Barrier Down Before or After Installing a Base Layer?
First, let’s go over why you need a base layer. The base layer creates a level platform and provides drainage for artificial turf. When installing a synthetic grass base layer, excavate 3 to 4 inches of topsoil. The best materials for the base layer are 3 inches of class II road base followed by an…
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When Should You Avoid Weed Barrier Fabric?
Now that we have shared a few reasons for installing landscape fabric for synthetic turf, it’s time to explain why weed barrier is not right for some artificial grass projects. However, if you have pets and still want to benefit from the protection and stability of weed barrier fabric, you can use a turf deodorizer…
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Get Weed Barrier for Artificial Turf
Wondering why you should invest in a weed barrier? A weed barrier: 1. Blocks Weed Growth The fabric blocks sunlight from reaching the soil. Weeds need sunlight to grow. Even if a stubborn weed pops its head out of the ground beneath your artificial grass, the weed barrier cloth physically stops the weed from reaching…
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