How do I get rid of unwanted moss?
Q:I have a problem with the moss that appeared on the mineral plaster two years ago. Can I get rid of this trouble without any special tools?
O:A similar problem keeps many people awake at night. Fungi, mosses and lichens always attack materials of natural origin.Thanks to a wide range of products to combat them, getting rid of them is not too difficult.We recommend Mykos, an Atlas fungicide.
- cover the tarnished surface with the mentioned agent. After a few minutes, remove the moss with a brush,
- after finishing work, thoroughly rinse the cleaned area with clean water,
- then protect the surface by applying Mykos to a clean and dry substrate with a roller or brush.
If the product is used inside, the rooms can be used 48 hours after applying the agent.
An average of 40-70 g / m² is used to combat moss, and for protection - about 20-50 g of concentrate per 1 m².As you can see, the work does not require any special tools, just a little patience.
Why do the tiles on the terrace fall off?
P:Please tell me what could be the reason for the frost-resistant stoneware tiles falling off? I have one on the terrace. They began to leave as soon as the temperature dropped below freezing.They fall off differently - some with glue, others without. I reported it to the contractor. They claim that they made no mistake and that the fault was with the wrong tiles. All materials, except for the unfortunate tiles, they bought …
O:The most common cause of tiles falling off is insulation leakage, especially in the joints.This causes water to approach (even through almost invisible microcracks), and then freezes and bursts the tiles.Tiles can also crack. This is due to:
- subsoil instability caused by uncontrolled settlement of the foundation or lack of a reinforcing mesh,
- applications of non-elastic adhesives,
- no dilatation.
In your case, the likely cause of the tiles falling off may be the use of inappropriate materials - high-plastic adhesives and grouts should be used for the construction of terraces.Of course, in the case of porcelain tiles, you should also remember about the manufacturer's recommendations, who often require impregnation of such tiles.
You should also know that any negligence, such as not using waterproofing at the terrace, is a construction error. For this reason, you can make a claim against an unreliable contractor.
Where to put the composter?
P:Recently, I am the proud owner of my own garden. From next season I would like to start working. First, I want to build a composter. Where to find it, what materials to build from, or from a composter it stinks? And is it worth having fun at all?
O:Compost soil is an excellent fertilizer for all plants. Unlike artificial preparations, it is fully ecological.It is definitely "worth having fun" in setting up a composter.
When it comes to the compost bin, we have a lot to choose from.We can buy a ready-made one, made of plastic, break it from boards or build it.If we want to hide it, it is worth losing it in greenery, planting it with conifers or other plants. organic waste had constant access of oxygen.
At the beginning it is good to put a bag of humus from the forest into the composter. It will be a kind of leaven.
As for the location of the building, it is optional. It is important that the composter does not get in the way and does not stand in too much sun.You have to take into account that the smell coming from it will not be very nice, so I suggest placing it away from the rest corner.
