Cleaning Natural Stone Paving without Chemicals
In this article, I would like to discuss cleaning natural stone patios with and without the use of chemicals. The most environmentally friendly way of cleaning your patio is using just water and a pressure washer. If water is not sufficient to clean the stubborn stains, then Natural Stone and Timber have products on the shelves in […]
thinking of selling your business ?
Natural Stone and Timber Ltd are looking to expand its branches across Southern England and are looking for suitable acquisitions of similar business to ourselves within this area. Over the last few years we have successfully acquired two local businesses, WH Berry and Son, which was established in 1921 and Worthy Sand and Ballast established […]
How To Support Wildlife In Your Garden | Low Maintenance Tips
Over recent years the dominant garden trend is for low-maintenance gardens, this has become so important for people that in some cases all organic life has been removed and covered completely with paving slabs, artificial grass and plastic weed suppressant membranes. The picture above shows a modern low-maintenance approach to design, but with very limited benefit […]
Why choose granite paving
Granite paving has become one of our best selling paving slabs currently available in the UK market and in the below article we would like to give you some idea why this has become the case. For centuries people have been using granite in different forms as a paving material, but in more recent years larger format […]
Difference between setts and cobbles ?
In this very brief article I would like to clarify the difference between setts and cobbles, these terms are often confused and a little more clarification might just help ensure the correct products are ordered, and any possible disappointment is avoided. Setts Setts are square or rectangular quarried stones most commonly made from Granite or Limestone […]
What is the best pointing product ?
Introduction Over recent years there has been the development of different products that offer an alternative to the traditional mortar pointing. These products promise to offer the same long lasting results but without the back breaking labour intensive work and with an overall reduction in installation cost. In this brief news article, I would like to […]
Limestone Paving vs Sandstone paving
In this section, we are going to look at the different characteristics of both sandstone and limestone paving and their suitability as a paving material in the UK climate. It will hopefully allow our customer to make an informed choice, when selecting their paving material and hopefully allow them to create the garden of their dreams. […]
Plastics in the Environment
Introduction In days gone by, the materials used in the landscaping industry were completely degradable or recyclable, but for some unknown reason the landscaping industry seems to be heading towards a much less sustainable future. The introduction of Artificial Grass to the domestic market over the last ten years or so, has seen us start a […]
Removing mortar stains from natural stone paving
The problem with contractors leaving mortar stains to dry on natural stone paving slabs, is one that for some reason continues to happen. This is basically down to poor installation, any mortar residue left on the slabs should be cleaned off thoroughly during installation and should never be left to dry on the surface of […]
Reflective staining a guide for professionals
Reflective staining is a phenomenon most commonly seen on natural stone paving materials, but can also be seen occasionally with man made concrete paving slabs. When these slabs are incorrectly laid on spots, dabs (5 spot method) or rings of mortar, staining appears on the surface of the paving material as a distinctive pattern of marks (stains) usually as […]