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Decking Project Tullamore Part 2: The Solutions

I guess right now you’re asking what did they do? Lets dig in and find out.WP_20150310_006

Removing the Decking:
It was quite a large deck to begin with so we began removing it in a controlled fashion in sections, we make sure all timber is recycled so we dismantle the deck in sections using a chainsaw to make it easier to remove and safer not brute force with a sledge although there are some situations which nothing else will do it like a sledge hammer, our sledge even has a Name, yes we named our sledge The Uncle.

The decking boards are removed in sections and the sub-structure is exposed, once removed we start cutting the sub-structure in sections and remove it also the ground underneath was wet and soft in one particular area more than others so we knew this was the place to dig our drainage pit as the water naturally wanted to flow to this location.

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Decking Project Tullamore Part 1: The Problems

This Article will be slightly different from others as this time I was on site to gain experience and knowledge so I can pass on the right information to you so let’s begin.

The Problems?

Drainage

Upon visiting the site straight away you could see drainage was a problem as the garden was  not level, causing the water to sit at the front of the garden under the decking and at the side of the house. As you can imagine the stagnant water had caused the decking to be susceptible to rot by constantly being submerged in water the sub-structure had started to get weaker due to wet-rot which had started growing significantly on the struts.

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New Decking Project in Tullamore – Co. Offaly

Started New Decking Project In a Local Montessori.decking replacement

Keep up to date with our progress on this project by checking our blog for updates to see before and after pics find out what the problems were and our solutions to fix them for good, Remember guys and gals were all about Maintenance Free Here at Irish Recycled Products.

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Replacing your old Raised Beds

Camross, Co. Laois | Replacing Timber Raised Beds |

Overview

Our recent raised beds project in Camross village where we installed 4 Maintenance Free Raised Beds for our client, we started by taking measurements for replacement Raised Beds once taken we could then supply an accurate quote in this case our client wanted us to remove the old timber raised beds.

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Why did the raised beds need replacing?

The Timber Raised Beds had been there for 8yrs and were completely unfit for use as they had decayed over time because of wet rot caused by the damp conditions which is very common in Ireland with our climate offering the perfect conditions for the fungus that causes rot.

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Best Of Houzz 2015 Award

Irish Recycled Products of Birr, Co. Offaly Receives

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Over 25 Million Monthly Unique Users Cast Their Vote For Top-Rated Home Building,

Renovation and Design Professionals in the UK and Around the World

 

January 22, 2015 – Irish Recycled Products of Birr Co. Offaly has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home renovation and design. The Recycled Plastic Maintenance Free Outdoor Furniture Company was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 15,000 active home building, renovation and design industry professionals.
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Raised Beds – How Much Soil Do I Need?

Raised Beds – Soil Depth Requirementsraised bed 8

A frequent question we receive in our store is “How tall a raised bed do I need to grow vegetables?”

The ideal height for a raised bed is a matter of preference for gardeners. Considerations include the cost of raised beds, the condition of the soil beneath the bed, soil depth requirements for the intended crop, and especially important to mature gardeners, how much bending over you want to do.

Container gardening also requires gardeners to understand the rooting requirements of different crops. Since gardening containers and planters have bottoms, the soil depth is limited.

These considerations are discussed in the article below, with charts showing the rooting depths needed for different vegetables and the sizes of plants at maturity, which helps to determine the location and spacing of seeds and transplants.
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Beginners guide to Gardening.

 How to start a Garden!

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Spring is a good time to begin growing and digging, although planning can take place before the snow melts. Gardeners spend most of the summer watering, weeding, and watching young plants grow. Fall is a good time to plant trees, shrubs, bulbs, and some perennials.

  1. Get an idea. Is this going to be a vegetable garden? An herb garden? A flower garden? If you choose to grow flowers, do you want annuals, which you must replant each year but which give colour most of the summer? Or do you prefer perennials, which have a shorter bloom time but come back year after year? You can mix any of the above — after all, it’s your garden. Just one bit of advice: Start small. It’s better to succeed just a little, than to fail grandly.
  2. Pick a place. Almost all vegetables and most flowers need about six hours of full sun each day. Spend a day in your chosen spot and watch how the sun moves across the space. It might receive more sun than you think. But don’t despair if your lot is largely sunless; many plants tolerate shade. Check plant tags or ask the staff at your local garden centre to find out how much sun a plant requires.

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Don’t like the look of your old outdated Garden furniture or Decking ?

Garden Furniture , Decking …

Don’t like the look of your old outdated furniture contact us today; Irish Recycled Products can create a range of outdoor furniture just for you. Because our furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic, it is Maintenance Free, Waterproof and will never rot it also comes with a 20yr Guarantee.

How can we help?

We offer a complete service from surveying and design through to installation. If you are simply looking for inspiration or have a specific project in mind we are dedicated to finding the right solution for you.

Please Visit our Decking page or Contact Us to find more information about Recycled Plastic Products.

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How to get Decking for your Home , School or Business?

It’s quite simple really, you can contact one of our sales team by phone or email anytime between 9am – 5.30pm we would be happy to answer any questions you might have about or Non Slip Recycled Plastic Decking after a brief conversation,

We would then hope to arrange a day which suits to visit the School or Business to assess the area check ground condition and take measurements as you can see below one of our recent call outs which we have assessed and will follow up with a quote based on size and ground condition and support needed to ensure a safe and strong Deck.

The Benefits of Recycled Plastic Decking.

Our Decking is made entirely of 100% Recycled Plastic and is completely Maintenance Free with grooves for outstanding grip and the aesthetic look of timber. It comes with a 20 year no quibble guarantee and because of its strength and durability we reckon you’ll never need it, it is waterproof and does not soak moisture thus deflecting any rot or fungi, also chip and crack resistant and will never need painting, sanding or any form of treatment once laid it will never have to be replaced.

Please Visit our Decking page or Contact Us to find more information about Recycled Plastic Decking.

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Delivery of Maintenance Free Garden Furniture And Tongue & Groove Boards.

Busy day today carrying out deliveries in the Dublin area including our Best-Selling Tongue and groove boards, They are Rot proof, Insect Proof, chip and crack proof and best of all our Tongue and Groove Boards are Maintenance Free while still Aesthetically Attractive.

We then delivered Garden Furniture to a local Primary School in Offaly where the staff was delighted as the Pupils will make great use of the Picnic Tables made from 100% recycled plastic and are also vandal proof gone are the days of (Woz Ere) all our Garden Furniture is Maintenance Free will never rot and comes with a 20yr Guarantee.

We also met with some new clients and showcased our products and quoted for Raised Beds in Daingean national school Offaly, Perfect for teaching school kids the value of growing your own veg with our Maintenance Free Raised Beds

So keep checking our blog for updates as we could be in your area if you’re looking to get a quote for your Decking, Stables ,Gates or Raised Beds give us a call.