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Ideas and advice

Want to know the difference redwood and whitewood? Need some advice on how to create a low maintenance garden?

Luckily, we have some amazing product experts here at Elliotts who have the answers to all your questions. Check out our latest product articles and advice to help you build.

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Elliotts brick matching service

How to match existing bricks

Common bricks

Guide to types of bricks in the UK

Drainage Mat

How to minimise the build up of surface water

Composite decking vs timber decking

Door hinges

Essential reading on fire doors

Fire doors can be the difference between life and death of a building occupant, but their specification, maintenance and management must be correct in order to work.

Cuts of plywood sealed in red Protek Edge Seal Protection

How to seal plywood edges

Sealing the edges of your plywood panels is one of the most important things you can do to ensure the panel has a long life.

Laying Vitripiazza porcelain paving on a full bed of mortar

How to lay porcelain paving

Does my fence need planning permission? (pictured: grange-professional-lap-panel-fence-available-at-elliotts)

Does my fence need planning permission?

Fences are commonplace in most UK gardens. But when it comes to adding a fence to your property, there are many factors to consider.