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We have now passed the meteorological first day of Spring here in the UK, and your thoughts are likely turning towards Relaxing in your Outdoor Space basked in Warm Sunshine.

Your Garden has endured another UK Winter and maybe look a little tired and in need of some Love and Attention.

Maybe, you are planning a Landscaping Project in your Garden, or things need a Refresh.

Popular Landscaping Projects include

• Garden Decking

• Raised Beds

• Fencing

• Timber Retaining Walls

• Flower Beds

• Pergolas

• Edging

• Children's Play Areas

• Garden Furniture

Let's take a look at some of these Popular Landscaping Methods

Garden Decking

Garden Decking is a Popular Choice for gardens up and down the UK.

Timber Decking Planks are popular Landscaping Products and is the perfect solution to creating an extension from Indoor Space to Outdoor Space.

Pressure Treated Wood Decking can be laid almost anywhere, whether you are creating a simple Seating or Dining Area, or using Timber around a Pond, Pool, Summerhouse or Home Office.

The Timbers used for Decking Boards, and the variety of Length and Size means it is easy to use and create your Landscaping Vision.

Wood Decking is simple and quick to install and will transform any Outdoor Project.

Why Scaffold Boards? A Scaffold Board is just a Scaffold Board?

Maybe, but when it comes to creatively using Building Materials for a Variety of Uses inside and outside, we think the Humble Scaffold Board is winning the Race.

The Construction Industry and DIY Enthusiasts have embraced scaffolding Boards, along with Interior Designers, Commercial Shop and Restaurant Fitters, Landscapers, Upcyclers and Recyclers.

Scaffold Boards have captured our imagination, and when we look at a Scaffolding Board, we see more than one use and maybe see a thing of beauty?

But, let's start with the core objective of Scaffold Boards and their Importance within the Construction Industry.

Our Festivals are beginning to return!

There has been a recent uptick in Demand for Festival Fencing, including Crowd Control Barriers, Full Event Fencing and Large Scale Temporary Fencing Solutions.

That's Good news for all of Us who Love to Festival. 

Here in the UK, we do Festivals well.

Festival Organisers have put Security and Safety First, and High-Quality Event Fencing using Temporary Fencing and Crowd Control Barriers have played a crucial part in ensuring safe and secure events.

Festival and Concert attendance in the UK has grown year on year, and in 2019 just under Thirty Four Million of Us attended a Concert or Music Festival.

Over five million of us attended a Music Festival somewhere in the UK.

In Seven Years, attendance to Festivals, Events and Concerts has jumped by over twenty million.

The Event Industry here in the UK contributes to our economy, culture, arts, and wellness.

Over the past couple of years, UK Events and Festivals have suffered, but with Demand Higher than ever and loosening restrictions, Events and Festivals are rising from the Ashes.

The events Industry is Resilient and Dynamic and looking to Grow once Again.

UK Events have gotten bigger with more options for visitors.

It is no longer just Music Festivals. There is a whole range of Festivals you can attend across your weekend.

Why are Energy Performance Certificates Required?

Your Property's energy performance certificate will provide Potential Buyers and Tennants with an overview of the Property's energy efficiency.

Not only will the Energy Performance Certificate provide the current Energy Efficiency rating, but it will also provide Information and Advice on how to Improve Energy Efficiency.

The Accredited energy assessor will access the Performance of the Building itself, also known as the fabric and its services, heating controls, insulation, ventilation and fuels.

Do all Properties need Energy Performance Certificates? 

There are some exceptions for a Mandatory Energy Efficiency rating. Always check with an accredited domestic energy assessor or the Government Website as this Information may Change.

• Protected Buildings within Specific Designated Environmental impact
• Historical Building where Modernisation would impact Heritage
• Temporary Buildings
• Residential Building used for Less than Four Months per Year
• Stand Alone Building with less the 50m2 Floor area
• Buildings Suitable for Demolition
• Holiday Lets which meet Conditions defined by HMRC

Concrete Mixing Hints

When mixing concrete, ensure you have the correct Concrete Mixing Ratio.

Concrete Mixing Ratio

Bear in mind these are Guidelines and will be dependent on the application, but as a General Rule of Thumb, the correct mix ratio will consist of Cement Sand and Stone.

The chart will give you an Idea of Ratios for the Type of Application.

Based on around seven litres of Water being added, this may vary depending on the Type of Mix.

Mixing Time in your Belle Minimix will be around two to four minutes once all materials, including your Water, are added.

Try not to overmix, as this can affect the Strength of your Mixed Concrete

Crowd Control Barriers are at the Heart of your Event or Construction Sites Safety Requirements. 

As we all start thinking about the Warmer Months, Outdoor Events and more Construction Sites will begin to pop up across the UK.

Crowd Barriers are Essential for both Pedestrian Traffic and Vehicles Access.

But where do you start and what are the best options when it comes to Crowd Barriers for Events Safety and Site Security.

As we all return to work following the Festive Break and Brace ourselves for Working in Cold Weather, it's crucial to think about Safety on your Construction Site.

Constructions Sites Large or Small will have the same potential hazards with the UK's Volatile Winter Weather officially being with us for the next couple of months.

The fast-paced UK Construction Industry continues to Build throughout the Winter Weather, with hardy Construction Workers on Construction Sites nationwide continuing to commit to Maintaining and Building Year Round.

Whilst Construction Workers are known to be resilient and can quickly adapt to new Hazards, it's vital they can work safely on site.

Let's face it 2021 has been another year of Uncertainty with the Global Pandemic continuing to impact the way we Work, Our Leisure Time and how we Travel.

Home Improvement Projects in 2021 continued to rise, with more property owners seeking out extra space, practical home improvements, and home renovations for wellbeing.

Whilst Property Prices have been rising in 2021, Housing Stock has not, so Home Renovations have been the choice of many.

Housebuilders have quickly embraced Home Improvement Industry Trends making Outdoor Spaces more attractive and implementing Office Space Options into Newly Built Homes.

Home Improvement trends have varied over the years.

Following the first Lockdown, Homeowners have become more connected with their Homes with more diverse Home Improvement Trends such as a Home Library, Home Gyms, and more eco-friendly Home Improvements to help tackle Climate Change.