Friendly Garden Space

Resin Bound Aggregate – Addagrip

Willowbrook invited ADDAGRIP to trial the system, using the opportunity as a training and accreditation exercise.

• The existing loose surfacing was removed and the old MOT type 3 sub-base adjusted and compacted.
• Excess concrete haunching was removed to ensure a consistent installation depth (40-mm. overall).
• The Terrabase Geofabric membrane was spread evenly across the area.
• Addagrid matrix tiles made from high-density polyethylene were laid in a brick formation.
• Rustic Red 6-10mm aggregate resin mix was then trowelled over the top.
• Fine glass grit thinly distributed over the surface to improve grip during the resin set phase.

Commercial Client’s Roof Garden

Upgrading a well-known client’s roof garden space

The recycled plastic planters contained a liner with drainage holes in the base. The bottom third of the containers were filled with a terracotta 8-16mm. LECA (lightweight expanded clay aggregate) an inert, bulky material with moisture retaining qualities.

A landscape membrane was installed over this to separate the LECA from the compost above. The lightweight planting medium was a blend of sandy loam, coir, PAS100 Green compost and LECA. All the planting was 10-30 L. pot grown for instant effect.

• The loam itself complies with BS 3882(2015) and is screened to 10mm.
• The Coir is ground coconut husk from Sri Lanka (Peat substitute).
• PAS100 Green compost (Publicly Available Specification) – industry standard for organic material, screened to 10mm, adding nutrients to the mix.
• LECA 4-10mm. is incorporated into the compost to reduce bulk density and enhance drainage characteristics.
• A mulch layer of terracotta LECA completed the project, providing an ornamental finish with moisture retaining properties.
• An irrigation system ensures that the planting receives adequate moisture throughout.

The gallery below shows the planters and a section of the completed commercial roof garden space

Resin Bound Aggregate

Advantages of An Aggregate Driveway

• The new surface resulted in an aesthetic upgrade to complement the existing property and adjoining landscape.
• A resin bound aggregate surface is strong and will prevent flying stones when driven over, unlike loose chippings and gravel.
• Water drains away quickly and even enhances the look of the surface.
• The driveway is much smoother, whilst retaining good traction characteristics, allowing for safe movement in harsh weather.
• The longevity of the surface will ensure that the owners can appreciate it like new even after 20 years.

Millboard Decking Feature – Shardlow

Millboard Weathered Oak Boards in Embered  

Project time 2 weeks

There were original timber deck boards that needed to be replaced after succumbing to pronounced mould, rot and general fibre decay. The existing subframe that supported the decking was also found to be in a degraded condition.

The phases of the project

• Remove and recycle (where possible) existing site materials
• Construct and embed new support frame
• Form decking surface with millboard around existing decorative steel structures 

Contemporary Solution– Nottingham

Decking and step area upgrade 

2 Weeks

• Western Red Cedar Slats for the screening.
• Porcelain Tiles for the floor, steps and cladding.

The existing decked and stepped area was in need of renovation. The rendered surfaces had degraded over time and the clients were looking for a contemporary solution to link with the rest of the garden.

After consultation the clients settled on a Porcelain tiled finish with a Western Red Cedar screen for the supporting wall.

The alignment of the surfacing was governed by the size of the Porcelain tiles (1200mm x 600mm). The client wanted clean and simple lines, this governed the configuration of the steps which linked to the patio surface.

The Western Red Cedar Screen was constructed using single lengths of timber to avoid any unnecessary joints. The overall appearance complemented the clean and simple of the tiles.

The appearance of the completed project linked well with the rest of the existing garden.

Quick and Simple Makeover – Residential Upgrade

Quick and Simple Makeover

• 2-3 days
• Medium grade Artifical Turf
• Golden Resin Bound Stone

This small and awkward shaped rear garden was bleak and uninviting. With a simple transformation using Artifical Turf and resin bound gravel the space was transformed into a more useable and atrractive garden area.

The ‘makeover’ helped to creat an illusion of space.

Mapperley Village Domestic Garden – Upgrade

Key Materials

• Travertine Paving
• Artificial Turf
• Natural Wall Stone

Project duration – 5 weeks

Small Space Services – A Terrace Garden Transformation

A local customer with a desire for change

The plot was visited and observed to be typical by way of terraced rear yard layout. The customer required us to transform their terrace garden, in the process supplying and fitting artificial turf.

• Grub out and clear the existing garden, including the lawn
• Remove raised flower beds
• Dig out out shed base and flatten area
• Install new timber raised beds
• Prepare the ground and install artificial turf
• Lay sandstone paving around the lawn
• Clean and level existing concrete – spread resin bound gravel (Amber gold)

The time to complete this project from start to finish was 2 weeks.

Replacing A Domestic Parking Surface – Block Paving Driveway

The Replacement of An Aging Tarmac Surface

In comparison to other works, this was a smaller project that took just under 3 weeks from plan to completion. The client approached us with the request to tastefully modernise the property driveway and to replace the uneven front lawn.

• Break-up and remove tarmacked pathways and driveway
• Lay a base of sharp sand and firm into place
• Lay drivesett tegula block paving (autumn gold) across sand
• Laying of new rolled turf lawn to replace old uneven grass bed