Guardian Property | December 8

Property

December 8, 2017

& LIFESTYLE

Half an acre, so many possibilities

Proudly marketed by Bayleys FURTHER DETAILS

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Precision In Excavation

• Site works • Carparks • Driveways

• Paths & patios • Foundation excavation

• Demolition • Drainage • Site clearing

• Landscape levelling + so much more

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Half an acre, so many possibilities 61 Trevors Road, Hampstead The Vendor invites offers in the vicinity of $395,000.

A tidy classic 1960s brick home with generous garaging and workshops awaits. Offering huge potential for the home handy person.

The best part of this property is what is hidden, the massive 2,023 square metre section has the potential to be subdivided.

There is an open plan, modern kitchen and dining, complaint log burner on wet back and HRV system.

A comfortable lounge area and three bedrooms with plenty of storage.

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There is a sunny patio, fully fenced landscaped section with mini orchard, glass house and vegetable patch.

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DEADLINE SALE

This is your chance to add value to a great landbank and make it your own. Private viewings only so call today, 0800 438 547.

To access documents we hold for this property please visit www.propertyfiles.co.nz/556198

2PM, TUE 12 DEC 2017 (UNLESS SOLD PRIOR)

Eliza Waszczak

Viewing by appointment only

Phone 03 307 7377 or 022 350 2269

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December is a good time to...

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AWAPUNI NURSERIES

Traditionally, you should harvest on the longest day of the year - December 21.

However, I like to keep an eye on the leaves and when they start to yellow and begin to dry off I gently uproot them with a fork. Be careful not to yank the leaves or you might rip the stalks off. Then simply brush off any dirt and hang them in a dry, airy spot inside Dig up your new potatoes for Christmas lunch or dinner.

Plant flowering annuals, like red and white petunias and impatiens, for the festive season. Impatiens are perfect for growing in a shady spot and petunias thrive in the sun. Avoid too much watering to prevent the plants rotting.

Keep planting your gourmet veges (like fancy lettuce and spinach) and herbs (like coriander, and rocket) so you have a continuous and regular supply. And try growing all the summer herb and veg that aren’t available in the rest of the year like

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2 years chillies, basil, eggplants, cucumbers and more.

spring growth on hedges and topiary balls.

If you haven’t already, apply pea straw mulch on your vege, herb and flower gardens. Watch out for aphids.

Remember to keep watering and make sure you do it in the morning, not at night (unless they’re new seedlings), so the sun has a chance to dry the moisture off your leaves. If you water at night the moisture will rot the leaves overnight. If your pot plants look like they’re getting a bit dry, put a thin layer of stones on the top of the soil to retain the moisture.

Start deadheading your roses for their next flowering in autumn. If they’re hybrid teas, cut them back to where the branch is as thick as a pencil - so the next shoot that grows from there will have enough growth to produce a flower. Prune back your

If it’s really dry around your tomatoes, put a thin layer of newspaper and then some compost on top to keep the moisture level steady. Stake your tomatoes. Avoid tipping water on their leaves so as not to cause blight.

With the weather now getting warmer, plant seedlings out in the evening and water well. If planted on a sunny day they will have wilted by end of day.

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Easy as – how to lay paving Stylish patios and paths. Strong, long lasting driveways. Good looking, safe pool and spa surrounds. Paving is a convenient, affordable way to add value to your home. The combinations of shape, pattern and colour available make paving an attractive choice for both new homes and improvements to existing homes. With a little planning and preparation, even large areas can be paved to a high standard by the DIY enthusiast. And remember, if you have any questions about your paving project, talk to a staff member at your local Mitre 10 store.

Getting Started: Plan the Job Select your preferred paver ensuring it is suitable for your job. Remember, there will be some material loss in cutting and this needs to be accounted for in estimating.

NOTE: Paver number per m² is based on an average joint size of 3mm. Determine and mark the final level, considering runoff from buildings, downpipes and adjacent sections. To avoid “ponding” allow a slope of between 15 and 30mm per metre for good runoff.

Choosing a Laying Pattern 45° Herringbone - Recommended for vehicle use with the main axis aligned with traffic direction. Stretcherbond.

Basketweave. It’s important to think about the laying pattern you want as this is just as important as the choice of colour, size and texture. Patterns and fixed edging create the strength in your path or driveway. They prevent paving becoming loose and spreading; particularly on driveways where vehicles are turning and tyres put strain on the individual pavers.

Calculating the Excavation Depth The paved area will need excavation to the combined total depth of your pavers, compacted bedding sand layer (20 to 30mm) and compacted base course layer (if required). To calculate this depth, excavate a representative area to expose the sub-grade, and do the “heel test” (see Figure 1 - heel test).

Sub-grade Preparation Remove all top soil and excavate to the required depth. If the excavated surface (sub-grade) requires filling to reach the

Sub grade conditions

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Walking leaves strong impression

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Driveways - light vehicle traffic

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Layer of granular base material 125mm deep

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NOTE: The maximum aggregate size should be less than 1/3 the depth of the required base course. So if 100mm layer of base course material is required, use gravel with a maximum aggregate size of 33mm. This will allow better compaction of individual layers. On a very weak clay subgrade a geotextile fabric will prevent clay from pushing up into the base material. From the results of the heel test and the thickness of your pavers, calculate the required excavation depth.

desired level, use existing organic free material if available. Fill in compacted layers of no more than 100mm, and compact using a plate compactor or rammer. The finished subgrade should match the exact contour chosen for the final paving, within a tolerance of +0 to -20mm at any point.

aid screeding. The final compacted sand depth once the pavers are laid should be 30mm. You will generally need to start with between 5 and 10mm more than the desired sand thickness.

Lay The Pavers

Lay the pavers in the chosen pattern, starting from the straightest convenient If the heel test indicated you need a base edge. If you are working on a sloping course, lay this next. It should comprise site then lay pavers up hill. Avoid laying granular material with hard durable downhill if possible. Maintaining a nominal particles free from organic material. The joint of 3mm between pavers is essential maximum aggregate size of the material to allow sand penetration and paving should be no more than 1/3 the thickness performance. If you need to cut pavers for of the layer. Lay the base course in layers edge filling, use a concrete saw or paving of no more than 100mm and compact to a splitter (available from hire centres) or uniform dense condition, especially around a bolster chisel for smaller areas. Keep manholes and kerbs. vehicles off the paved area until complete and if a loaded wheelbarrow has to cross it, Edge Restraints lay timber running boards.

Edge restraints add strength by preventing sideways movement of pavers.

Compact The Pavers Where present, existing paths or structures For smaller areas use a rubber mallet will suffice. An alternative to these is to compact. For larger areas use a plate “haunching”, where the outer pavers are compactor, available from most hire held by concrete starting approximately centres. However, do not use a plate half way down the side of the pavers and compactor on large paving or flagstones angled down-wards at 45° to a further as it could cause them to break. Courtyard depth of 100mm.

Flagstones, Grass Pavers and Gobi Blocks Prepare The Sand Base should also be compacted with a rubber mallet rather than with a compacter. Once Bedding sand provides support for the the pavers are compacted, sweep dry joint pavers, but will not hide irregularities in the base course or sub-grade. It should be sand (following the instructions on the bag) into the joints. Go over with a plate well-graded and damp, but not wet. Only vibrator again and repeat the process until spread enough sand for the pavers you’ll all joints are filled. Do not vibrate pavers lay in one session. Store sand for later use that are more than 450mm x 450mm as it in a covered pile to maintain its moisture level. Use runners and a straight edge to may cause them to crack. Grass Pavers and

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Stylish patios and paths. Strong, long lasting driveways. Great looking, safe pool and spa surrounds.

Paving is a convenient, affordable way to enhance and add value to your outdoor areas.

HOW TO LAY

PAVING

FIGURE 1 - HEEL TEST

Glacier Stones

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Gobi Blocks don’t require jointing sand.

Once compacted into place by the rubber mallet, spread topsoil and sow grass seed or, for a different look, fill the voids with decorative pebbles.

Finishing Touches Joints in pavements with a high traffic volume will seal quite quickly and little further maintenance will be necessary.

For areas such as patios or paths where pavers may be vacuum cleaned or washed regularly, joints may need periodic topping up.

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