Garden & Outdoor
Garden rooms, patios, decking, driveways and outdoor structures: what you can build without planning permission, how to lay foundations and which materials cope with British weather.
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What a garden room needs to work all year, from base to bathroom
A desk, a rack of weights and a spare bed each ask something different of a garden room, from the base and the heating…
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What a resin driveway costs, and how it compares with tarmac
Resin-bound driveways cost roughly £60–£100 per m² fitted, but the sub-base, the edging and the resin system move the price more than the aggregate…
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How to lay a patio: sub-base, bedding and joints done right
Laying a patio well starts below ground. Get the sub-base, the fall and the mortar bed right, choose the right joint, and the slabs…
