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saimeac

3 years ago

Hi, love the steps in the water, Where would I purchase them from please and what size are they?
Kind regards

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Lynne Marcus Garden & Landscape Design
3 years ago
They are sandstone from Bingley Stone - I think they were 1.2m x 400mm x 50mm and sit on concrete piers - waterproofed.
Jay Sharp
3 years ago
How do you stop the water from going stagnant
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