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MrMakeStuff
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Приєднався 24 кві 2017
Welcome to my channel all about urban gardening! My focus is on helping small city gardeners in the UK grow fresh, healthy, and delicious food at home. I share tips and advice on a variety of topics, including vegetable seed starting, container gardening, soil health, companion planting, and sustainable gardening practices. Join me as we explore the joys and challenges of growing your own food in a small space, and discover how easy and rewarding it can be to have a green thumb!
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This Channel is powered by TrustedCreators.org
🎯Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos created by TrustedCreators LTD here- trustedcreators.org/disclaimer/
✅Some of these links go to one of my websites and some are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
Cement Your Paving Gaps – The End of Weeds?
how to stop Weeds ua-cam.com/video/7CmExG0FDyY/v-deo.html In the UK, when undertaking block paving for a rear garden, specific guidelines and regulations must be followed to ensure compliance with building standards and local planning laws. Here are key points related to using cement for covering gaps:
1. **Permeability Requirements**: Regulations often require that new paving is permeable or allows water to drain naturally. This is to prevent flooding and manage water runoff. Using cement to cover gaps may impede this permeability unless designed to allow water drainage.
2. **Planning Permission**: For most cases, if the rear garden paving area is under 5 square meters, you do not need planning permission. For areas larger than this, you may need permission unless the paving is designed to be permeable.
3. **Construction Standards**: The construction should meet general standards for durability and safety. Using cement for gaps is acceptable as long as it ensures a stable and safe surface and does not negatively affect drainage.
4. **Local Regulations**: Always check with your local council as there might be additional requirements or restrictions specific to your area.
To ensure full compliance, it might be useful to consult with a professional paving contractor familiar with local regulations or contact your local planning authority for detailed guidance.
If you want to see me do this over 6 years ago in my garden see here ua-cam.com/video/L9V4X9DbPdE/v-deo.html Catch up on how I made my Small UK City Garden so productive here: ua-cam.com/video/e2IVp9KnbD4/v-deo.html Here you see after jet-washing our slaps we refill the gaps to stop weeds growing back. You need cement, sand, brush
scrapper and time. #MrMakeStuff Mr Make Stuff
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Cement: amzn.to/3I5wCV8
Builders Sand: amzn.to/42xqjSa
Broom: amzn.to/3I7yHQd
Spade: amzn.to/3pDGIpv
Mix Bucket: amzn.to/3VXRyTr
Gloves: amzn.to/44WHRJe
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1. **Permeability Requirements**: Regulations often require that new paving is permeable or allows water to drain naturally. This is to prevent flooding and manage water runoff. Using cement to cover gaps may impede this permeability unless designed to allow water drainage.
2. **Planning Permission**: For most cases, if the rear garden paving area is under 5 square meters, you do not need planning permission. For areas larger than this, you may need permission unless the paving is designed to be permeable.
3. **Construction Standards**: The construction should meet general standards for durability and safety. Using cement for gaps is acceptable as long as it ensures a stable and safe surface and does not negatively affect drainage.
4. **Local Regulations**: Always check with your local council as there might be additional requirements or restrictions specific to your area.
To ensure full compliance, it might be useful to consult with a professional paving contractor familiar with local regulations or contact your local planning authority for detailed guidance.
If you want to see me do this over 6 years ago in my garden see here ua-cam.com/video/L9V4X9DbPdE/v-deo.html Catch up on how I made my Small UK City Garden so productive here: ua-cam.com/video/e2IVp9KnbD4/v-deo.html Here you see after jet-washing our slaps we refill the gaps to stop weeds growing back. You need cement, sand, brush
scrapper and time. #MrMakeStuff Mr Make Stuff
Items Used
Cement: amzn.to/3I5wCV8
Builders Sand: amzn.to/42xqjSa
Broom: amzn.to/3I7yHQd
Spade: amzn.to/3pDGIpv
Mix Bucket: amzn.to/3VXRyTr
Gloves: amzn.to/44WHRJe
✅Some of these links go to one of my websites and some are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases
🎯Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the TrustedCreators, ZulfPhotography and other encompassed channels created by TrustedCreators LTD here- trustedcreators.org/disclaimer/
@TrustedCreator @ZulfTalks @zulfphotography
Trustedcreators.org collaboration
See my website TrustedCreators.org/MrmakeStuff Links to prices for items used in my video: amzn.to/41vy7D5
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have you tried compacting the powder after brushing it in?
Excellent, clear video and commentary. Many thanks!👍
it all started here: ua-cam.com/video/7CmExG0FDyY/v-deo.html
I have this same trimmer for the past 5 years. It is still going well. I did need to sharpen it last year but it still does the job. I couldn't get a spare battery which would come in handy.
if your ever in Lidl and have power tools the battery they use there works on this as i use my Lidl Jigsaw battery as a spare for this and it works well.
@@MrMakeStuff Do they sell spare batteries in Lidl ?
This will only work if you have a membrane underneath otherwise they will come back
Yes, I do explain the membrane and other details later in the video,. Here's another video you might find interesting on the subject ua-cam.com/video/gRSRHyfNxTU/v-deo.html
After a 20 minutes use, the motor stopped, no air bubble, no electrical problems. So i asked for a new machine. Hopefully lidl ships soon.
Need an update on this bro
What about pressure washing later ...will it take out the cement in the gaps ?
Pressure wash the slabs but avoid the joint gaps. No matter how carefully you work, pressure washers are designed to remove particles from gaps.
If tried this method exactly as outlined. It worried me a bit when you said the water is drawn up especially as you had used a membrane. My experience, my mix didn’t harden at all. I sort of thought that might happen. 😢😢
In the video, you can see that moisture is still being drawn up despite the plastic membrane. This is evident from the change in the mix color. Moisture is present both in the depth and the atmosphere.
you can mist it after you put the powder in
i tried this, I have the sand stone colour slabs, I tested this method over a few slabs, and it litely stained the slabs, took me3 hours to "scrub" the slabs clean, I think this method works best with grey slabs, also maybe I didnt trust the process to "wash off" the slabs with a hose, im not sure, it was felt too risky at the time leaving the powder on the whole slab..
Works best on slabs which are like mine. Sorry, I did not try on coloured slabs. As i dont have them in my garden
I have a gardner coming on Thursday to do this dry brushing so that the weeds are prevented from growing between the slab stones. Very helpful video. Thank you.😊
great thanks i will do this
Aldi.....please make this in GREEN
@@TimelordUK they do
@@terrym1964 alas, none in my local Aldi. All blue
My mom's garden is overgrown with brambles and various weeds. The people who installed the slabs years ago did a terrible job. I'll be clearing the brambles, but I need a good, low-maintenance solution since it's unmanageable for her at this age… this looks great but how do you get it so clean? What do you use to grt rid of of weeds please
Please take a few moments to watch the video. I show each part of the process
Hi thank you i mean any suggestions of how to get rid of the weeds first? Im using a strimmer but cant get into the gaps.
ua-cam.com/video/7CmExG0FDyY/v-deo.html
Can I use on mono block
Can someone tell what is that bottle included for? Is it soap tk fill the back container.
Yes
I have block paving and I get people knocking on my door to jet wash it all the time. They all say it should be kiln dried sand down the gaps and cement is a huge no-no as it discolours the brickwork. Interested to see how this turns out, and i might give it a try
In the UK, regulations for rear garden block paving require proper drainage to prevent flooding. If you're using cement to fill gaps, ensure it doesn't block water flow. For areas over 5 square meters, you might need planning permission unless the paving is permeable. Always check local council guidelines to stay compliant.
Just got one it's very good thanks 😊
Does this effect the drainage of patio area ? Cheers
If your patio was built with a slight incline towards drainage then no. If you rely on the water draining through the gaps then yes
Thank you appreciated
This is wicked. Going to have to try this over summer.. If we actually get some dry weather😂. Rookie question, does the same premise apply for brick driveways? Only moved in and I’ve done a fair bit of weeding on the drive, boiling water, salted it etc but they find a way of coming back
I tried here ua-cam.com/video/7CmExG0FDyY/v-deo.html
Nice review although I did get worried about your dog at one stage who seemed very interested in the trimmer :)
Good to know, I'll try this
May I know how you built your green house? What materials did you use? I am inspired by your urban garden.
I don’t have a plastic membrane under my slabs. Am I still ok to use this method?
It's not that a big deal removing weeds. Just use weedkiller that gets to the roots in early spring and keep on top every month.
Great review just ordered mine looking forward to using it
Just bought one June 2024. Slightly different design with adjustable straps instead of guy lines. Bit fiddly but got the hang of it. No eyelet for top of poles just loops. Also colour is green not blue. Like the screen you did...will have to try that 👍
Only got them in blue at my Aldi..I really want this in green
Great video , as a woman on my own , it is pretty simple … I have gaps and weeds and grass keep growing… will try this next week ..thank you
Watched vid and tried really works great job great vid well done👏👏👏
Ingenious!
Inspiring to see what one can do with a small space.
I did that cube thing and it worked I am subscribed to you
Thanks for the dry mix application to fill garden slab gaps. Your building sand is red and seems rather fine. We have construction sand here in the US and its not so fine and its not red. Can I still use this or must the sand be powdery rather than grainy? Wonder what to ask for at the Big Box store?
Builder's sand, also known as plasterer's, bricklayer's, or mason's sand, can vary in color depending on its origin. The color itself isn't crucial. If you request sand for rendering or for use between the layers of a brick wall, you should receive something similar.
Going to follow your advice and tips as the end results looks good.. thanks for sharing
Fantastic!
I've used this method several times. Works great. Thanks for sharing bro.
Will it work on larger gaps (about 1cm) between the flags?
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So you live at Z8 🤦🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️
Yes is before Z9 and after Z7
Can I give jou my adres 😂
Can you do this for crazy paving?
Use strong weed killer
Hi there, great vid and tips, thank you. Ive just done this method but used sharp sand, problem im having is air gaps in dry mix between just 1 slab, i brush over the sides then half hour later air gaps again, always same slab the rest are fine. Hot weather here, doesnt seem to be drawing moisture from ground or very little. Any help or tips massivly appreciated inadvance. Praps i shud have used building sand? All best 👍👍
Not sure about sharp sand, i used building sand and that worked well for me
I've watched a few videos and the consensus seems to be sharp sand mix for laying, building sand mix for jointing.
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Excellent video. Thank you.
White flies are all over my roses!
Excellent! I'm following your tips
It don't work 😅
Which bit