The high amounts of sand and salt used to keep the roads clear last winter followed city councils split 7-6 decision to no longer use a calcium chloride anti-icing brine after three years. But 101,414 litres of the brine was still used on city sidewalks and protected bike lanes as well as to pre-wet sand and salt mixes. This compares to more than 617,000 litres the year before and more than four million litres applied during the 2017-18 winter.

City spokesman Zak Fairbrother said there are currently no plans to recommend any adjustments to the products used and the city plans to move forward this year without the anti-icing brine on roads.

At this time, we remain focused on the tools that we currently have in our winter maintenance toolbox, including sand and salt, and how they can contribute to enhancing snow and ice control in Edmonton, he said in an email to Postmedia.

The calcium chloride anti-icing brine with a corrosion inhibitor was contentious amongst residents, with many arguing it caused significant damage to their vehicles and driveways.

But city studies on last winters program found no considerable change in the impact to concrete, asphalt or metal with significantly less calcium chloride being used. In fact, concrete was found to be more prone to freeze-thaw damage from salt than the calcium chloride brine. Steel and aluminum also corroded more in the 2019-20 winter study, but the city said the difference cant be directly linked to the reduction in calcium chloride brine.

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Nothing beats Toronto in the summertime, especially if you have a backyard to kick back in and soak up the sun. But before you know it, summer turns to fall, and with fall comes the wind, rain and eventually the snow.

For homeowners who have invested a lot of time and money in their gardens and outdoor spaces, it is disheartening to watch the weather destroy them. With weather that changes rapidly in winter and summer, proper weatherproofing can make a huge difference in the lifespan of your projects.

I have some tips to help your outdoor oasis last longer this season and for years to come.

From deck to dock, pressure treated lumber gets the most wear and tear. Wood is a natural product and needs to be properly protected from the elements.

Many people make the mistake of buying a stained top coat to protect the wood, but this stain sits on top of the wood and inevitably flakes off. You need to use an oil- based wood sealer that really sinks into the wood and keeps it looking fresh. I like to build with MicroPro Sienna lumber because its the most environmentally friendly treated wood option and has a beautiful brown colour. I use a tung oilbased product a few dry days after Im finished construction to protect the wood and seal in the colour, and Ill reapply the oil every three to five years (depending on the directions on the label) to keep the wood looking great.

Concrete is one of the most expensive materials to replace, and once the waterproof seal goes away, it wears out quite quickly.

If you use salt to de-ice your driveway or wash your vehicle in the driveway, the seal on the concrete will wear out faster. Your concrete will tell you when it needs some love, usually every two to five years. Also, dont make the mistake of using a multi-surface waterproofer. Focus on getting a really good concrete sealer. You can find it in your local hardware store.

If you want to leave your barbecue cover and canvas furniture outside year-round, find a fabric seal spray with a UV coating.

This coating will improve the colour and durability of your fabric. Umbrellas should be naturally waterproof, so check before you spray them. If you have water beading off the fabric, its already waterproof. If the water starts going through fabric, you need to treat it.

Another outdoor element to pay attention to is natural stone. Many homeowners have chosen to make the most of their outdoor space with an outdoor kitchen, and that can often include a marble countertop. Flagstone paving has also become a popular design feature for those classing up their yards. Both of these features use natural stone, and stone needs to be sealed, so make sure to hit it with a specialized treatment.

Finally, dont forget your windows. Those wonderful glass panes that let all that sunlight into your home can also be the gateway for water seepage. Check the caulking around the glass every year, especially on your basement windows.

Once youve given your yard a bit of TLC, its time to enjoy every last minute before the snow forces you indoors.

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The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will be getting some salt and sand domes replaced.

The United Counties say five will be replaced over the next two years. Wright Developments Inc. has been awarded the tender for $2.8-million. Leeds Grenville says their bid was the lowest of four.

Work will include the supply and installation of coverall storage buildings, poured reinforced concrete foundations, electrical work, paving, catch basins, regrading and paving aprons and driveways, according to Leeds Grenville.

The replacements will take place in South Grenville on County Road 21 near Spencerville, North Grenville on County Road 44, South Leeds on Outlet Road near Lansdowne, North Leeds on County Road 29 near Frankville and the Greenbush Garage on County Road 7.

Melanie Knowles, Manager of Engineering and Operations, says the earth work for the dome at Greenbush Garage is lined up to start this week. The North Leeds dome replacement will begin this month as well and is scheduled to be completed by spring 2021. The South Leeds, North Grenville and South Grenville domes have been given pre-approval based on the 2021 budget by the United Counties Council.

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A proposal for a Starbucks Coffee near Harlem and Bryn Mawr avenues, just to the north of the Kennedy Expressway, received mixed reviews from members of the 41st Ward Zoning Advisory Committee at its Oct. 7 virtual meeting, while a proposed high-end liquor store in Edgebrook was met with praise by several members.

Capri Development is proposing to rezone a 28,425-square-foot vacant parcel at 5600 N. Harlem Ave. from RS-2, which is intended primarily for single-family homes, to B3-1 for a Starbucks with a drive-through facility. Tentative hours would be from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., according to project officials.

Access to the site would be from both Bryn Mawr and Harlem, with right-turn-only ingress and egress from Harlem, and there would be no access to the site from West Olive Avenue, which runs along the north end of the parcel, according to a site plan for the proposal.

Twenty-two parking spaces are planned, and there would room for 13 cars to wait in the drive-through lane. In addition, permeable pavers for the parking lot are planned, and there would be an outdoor patio and a walk-up window.

We anticipate getting most of our cars off Harlem minor traffic on Bryn Mawr, project attorney Paul Kolpak said. We think its an appropriate use since its on Harlem Avenue. Bryn Mawr runs westbound only.

Committee member Tony Chiavola expressed traffic concerns about the proposal, adding that a nearby Starbucks at Harlem and Northwest Highway creates traffic congestion at that intersection.

What the heck do we need anther coffee shop in the neighborhood, member John Kwasinski said. I dont see any reason it needs to be rezoned for commercial use.

Kwasinski said that commercial use on Harlem is more appropriate south of the Kennedy, while residential use should remain north of the expressway. He added that the DeMichele family which has owned the land and several nearby parcels for decades went to court about 20 years ago to get a zoning change and lost.

About 15 years ago a proposal for a Fifth Third Bank with a drive-through for the parcel was met with strong community opposition, and the project never materialized.

Kolpak questioned whether the site would be appropriate for quality single homes given its proximity to a busy thoroughfare.

Member Frank Icuss said that Starbucks proposal should fail or pass on its own merits and that the lawsuit is in the history books. Icuss expressed concern that early morning noise from the speaker for the drive-through could be disruptive to nearby residents.

Member David DiSanti said that he has no serious objections as long as traffic concerns are addressed, and member Marc Pelini said that the parcel may not be conducive to residential use given its location next to an expressway and a busy street. I dont see someone wanting to live on that corner, Pelini said, adding that residential already would have been built there if it were desirable.

The proposal generated at least 87 questions and comments from residents and others listening to the virtual meeting. Some recommended affordable housing for the site, and others expressed traffic and noise concerns, with some suggesting a park there.

Alderman Anthony Napolitanos chief of staff Chris Vittorio said that some developers have expressed interest in mixed-use development for the area, with commercial on the ground floor and residential units on the upper floors, but there has been no known interest from developers for single-family homes on the site.

In a separate proposal, a nearby vacant lot at 5611-37 N. Harlem Ave. would be rezoned from RS-1 to C1-1 to allow for an Eco Brite car wash, with driveway entrances on Harlem and Bryn Mawr. It would feature a 180-foot-long car wash tunnel, and hours would be 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., with about 300 customers a day, according to project officials.

Pelini said that he is worried about precedent-setting nature of the car wash proposal, asking project officials if the project could be a death sentence for the existing residential properties to the north along the east side of Harlem.

A project official said that it would be difficult to predict how the properties to the north would move in the future.

The car wash development site is located in a Norwood Park Special Conservation District, which imposes additional zoning regulations to help preserve the areas single-family home atmosphere. The parcel also is located in the Norwood Park Historical District. Neither district runs along the west site of Harlem, where the Starbucks is proposed.

Napolitano said earlier in the week that the conservation and historical designations would not necessarily prevent a car wash from opening there as long as the site is rezoned to C1-1. He added that his role as alderman is to bring development proposals to the community but that ultimately input from the impacted neighborhood helps determine which ones get approved.

The alderman said last year that a group of residents met to discuss the parcels and concluded that low-rise retail or medical developments on those properties may be preferred over a possible dense residential development. He said that the residents met in response to the posting of for sale signs on the properties.

In the past Napolitano has expressed concern about aldermen losing their control over local zoning matters. Mayor LoriLight has been critical of aldermanic privilege and implemented measures in which the signature of the alderman in the affected ward is no longer required on some city documents.

Also on the agenda was a proposal for a Bottles and Cans liquor store at 6401 N. Central Ave. in Edgebrook. It would be owned by Sauganash residents Joe and Carly Katz, who also operate Bottles and Cans at 4109 N. Lincoln Ave. We have the shared vested interest (in the community) you all have,Carly Katz said. We are here for the long haul. We are ready for a 20-year lease.

We try to focus on the higher end of things, Joe Katz said, adding that the stores selection of beers, wines and spirits is carefully selected by Carly. He added that they envision their proposed Edgebrook store as helping to cultivate new businesses coming in the area.

We think we can be an anchor business for what needs to happen in that business district, Carly Katz said. We have been looking for a storefront for over 2 years. We are brand specific.

Joe Katz said that the location is idea because it is on a corner and has a parking lot. The hours would be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.

The store would be located in a vacant storefront in the Edgebrook Plaza, and the project requires the site to be rezoned from B1-1 to C1-1. There are no plans to sell tobacco products and lottery tickets, Joe Katz said.

Member Jim Hankin expressed concern that the C1-1 zoning would allow for intensive commercial uses and recommended that the site instead be rezoned to B3-1, with a special use permit for a liquor store. He added that the C1 zoning could set a precedent, with adjacent and nearby owners seeking the same zoning.

Joe Katz said that the special use process would further delay the project several months and be costly given that they would be paying rent. The City Council approves zoning changes, while the Zoning Board of Appeals, which is independent of the council, approves special uses. The zoning change would have to be in place before the zoning board would hear the special use request.

B3 zoning is intended for community shopping districts while C1 is intended for neighborhood commercial districts, allowing for several uses that are not permitted by right in B3. They include body art services, auto-related businesses, storage yards and a kennel.

Some members responded that there are several ways to address any C1 concerns, including the creation of a restrictive covenant which would limit the type of businesses on the site.

It overall seems like a good idea, Kwasinski said of the proposed store.

Chiavola said that he feels the store would drive other businesses to the area.

Member Liz DeChant thanked the Katz for wanting to expanding their business during the challenging times of a pandemic.

I think youd be a great fit to the community, Napolitano said. Everyday Edgebrook and the Edgebrook-Sauganash Chamber of Commerce have issued letters in support of the project.

Vittorio said that an online survey for each proposal will be conducted in order to gather more feedback from the community.

Decisions by the advisory committee serve as a recommendation to Napolitano.

Editors note: At the time of this articles posting, discussions on the proposed car wash were not over. The meeting was expected to last at least three hours.

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The crossroads of East Broad Street and North and South Hamilton roads in Whitehall is slated for improvements that will include dual left-turn lanes on three sides of the intersection.

Design and engineering for the nearly $11 million project is underway, but construction is not expected to begin until 2023, said Whitehall development director Zach Woodruff.

The intersection was included on a list of 150 in Ohio that would most benefit from safety improvements, said Breanna Badanes, a public-information officer for the Ohio Department of Transportation. The list was issued byissued this year by Gov. Mike DeWine, she said.

This project is in the very early stages of development and is likely to include intersection widening with the addition of dedicated turn lanes, Badanes said.

The intersection consistently ranked in the top 100 for high-crash intersections in the region from 2014 to 2016, according to Badanes .

In 2016, it was ranked No. 21 by MORPC and was No. 30 on ODOTs Highway Safety Improvement Program list, she said.

"These rankings prompted a safety study in 2018 to identify crash trends and develop potential solutions,"Badanes said.

According to ODOT, 124 crashes occurred at the intersection from 2015 to 2017; of these 37, or 30%, were injury crashes, she said.

Twenty-eight percent of all crashes occurred from 4 to 7 p.m., and the most common kind of accident was a rear-end collision, accounting for 34% of the crashes,Badanes said.

Twenty-four percent of crashes were angle-type crashes, and nearly all of them occurred at driveways near the intersection, she said. Fifteen percent of crashes involved a left turn, she said.

A virtual public meeting on the proposed upgrade is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 9. All information about the project and the public meeting will be available attransportation.ohio.gov in November after the content is determined, Badanes said.

The ODOT project represents a complete reconstruction, including creating additional turn lanes, traffic-signal improvements, sidewalk replacement with curbs and ramps compliant with the American with Disabilities Act, street-light improvements and streetscape elements, such as street trees and brick pavement, Woodruff said.

The project includes a new right-turn lane from eastbound East Broad Street to southbound South Hamilton Road anddual left-turn laneson the other three approaches tothe intersection.

About 55,000 vehicles pass through the intersection each day, Woodruff said.

The intersection was prioritized by ODOT and the city of Whitehall for improvements based on crash and traffic congestion data," he said. "The intersection overhaul will improve safety and ease congestion for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike."

Related story: Changes in works for crash-prone Whitehall intersection

The estimated cost of the project is $10.9 million.

Of this amount, $9.5 million will be funded by federal and state sources and $1.4 million will come from a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission, Woodruff said.

The grant is pending, and, if approved, the earliest the funding would be available would be July 2021, said Megan Meyer, community-affairs manager for Whitehall.

ODOT hopes to improve the overall safety of the intersection by construction of the project," said Rebecca Wagner, transportation engineer for ODOT's District 6and the project manager. "The design consultant is scheduled to submit stage 1 plans and preliminary right-of-way plans by mid-October, and we hope to have the design completed by late summer of 2022."

Although the project is expected to improve safety and traffic flow at the intersection, it also represents another step in reimagining the corridor, Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard said.

The Lofts and Norton Crossing, a new apartment complex on the south side of East Broad Street just west of the intersection, opened this summer,along with the Old Bag of Nails Pub at Norton Crossing.

The next phase of the $55 million mixed-use Norton Crossing development that includes offices and retail space is expected to begin next year, according to Frank Kass, founder and chairman of Continental Real Estate Cos., the developer of Norton Crossing.

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Since Artpace cant invite thousands of San Antonians downtown for its annual Chalk It Up art festival on Saturday, its bringing art into the community.

From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 20 featured artists will create chalk murals on sidewalks or pavement at one of 10 San Antonio Public Libraries. One library in each City Council district was selected and locals will have the chance to drive through each branch to view the works.

It was very important for us to stay connected to the community, Artpace executive director Riley Robinson said during a virtual press conference on Oct. 5. Community is our theme.

Robinson said in some years the event has drawn as many as 35,000 people downtown, which obviously wasnt an option in 2020. But, knowing how difficult the COVID-19 pandemic has been on both the community at large and the artist community, they knew they needed to figure out a way to keep the event going.

Along with public art at area libraries, student groups have also created chalk masterpieces that theyre sharing virtually. Known as TeamWorks, the program provides a chalk kit to each registered student team, which this year included 54 groups from 10 area school districts, said Katie Pace Halleran, co-chair of Chalk It Up. This year, students had the month of September to work on their pieces before submitting photos of them for viewing and judging online. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Halleran said theyre also hopeful that families will get involved from home by using their own chalk to create work on their driveways, sidewalks and streets and sharing them via social media with #ChalkItUpAtHome. Share it virtually so we can come together in as many ways as possible, she says.

Featured artist Fernando Andrade said it wasnt until he was in college that he began visiting museums and art galleries, so hes always loved that Chalk It Up gives families the chance to see artwork in the community. His work will be on display at Central Library.

This year may look a little different, adds featured artist Brbara Miarro, but it will be just as impactful. Since were dispersed through the city its like were taking over the city, said Miarro, whose mural will be at Carver Library.

Typically, Chalk It Up is Artpaces second largest annual fundraiser, Robinson said. This year, theyre thankful to sponsors for supporting the event. He added that it has always been important to Artpace to ensure professional artists are paid for their work and theyre able to do that this year thanks to support from the San Antonio Public Library Foundation.

Chalk It Up

Saturday, Oct. 10

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

See the Murals

Central Library: Works by Fernando Andrade and Cassidy Fritts

Carver Library: Works by Brbara Miarro and Anthony Dean-Harris

Mission Library: Works by Isabel Ann Castro and Mark Anthony Martinez

Cortez Library: Works by Juan Miguel Ramos and Justin Korver

Las Palmas Library: Works by Joe De La Cruz and Jeremiah Teutsch

Henry Guerra Library: Works by Xavier Gilmore and Katrina Guzman

Maverick Library: Works by Ruth Buentello, Yoko Misu and Nathan Segovia

Igo Library: Works by Alan Serna and Richard Armendariz

Parman Library: Works by Madison Cowles Serna and Jasmeet Kaur

Tobin Library: Works by Kaldric Deshon Dow and Cherise Rhys Joy Munro

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All subdivision these days have driveways as part of the final cost of the home, but there comes a time when the driveway either must be replaced or repaved. Or perhaps youre tired of driving on mud or gravel to get to your country home, and youre ready to call in the big dogs.

Your driveway will either be straight, curved, or circular, and your final choice will depend mostly on looks, access, and drainage. A great driveway can add considerably to the resale value due to how much it contributes to the complete look of the house and yard.

In the United States, the average size of a one-car driveway is 10 wide x 24 long (240 sqft/26 sqyd), and a two-car driveway is 20 wide x 24 long (418 sqft/46 sqyd). Most newer homes are being built with a two-car garage and driveway. The most common option of driveway material selected by homeowners is asphalt, with concrete coming in as a close second. However, there are a number of paving options to choose from, depending on your budget.

In order of cost, gravel is the cheapest but not necessarily the best. Prices below are based on Craftsmans 2018 National Home Improvements Estimator and nationwide contractor reports.

$950 | $2.25/sqft

Costs around $2.25 per square foot. While actually costing the least, and lasting as long as 100 years or more, it is still not the most popular choice.

There is no impact on a gravel driveway from temperature fluctuations. A lot of rain, however, can wash gravel away unless you have prepared the ground for it.

A clay and sand base is put in before the gravel is distributed and raked to create an even surface. Remove all topsoil, level it for drainage, install geotextile fabric between the subsoil and the gravel (to stop the silt from working itself upward into it), and install side forms to hold it in. Consider installing a ground grid paver which will give it a pocketed look.

The best gravel driveways are those of many layers of gravel, with each layer being about 4 thick and the gravel slightly smaller on each layer than the gravel below it. The total thickness should be about 12.

By far the most robust option you can choose for your driveway finish. It is prone to movement either through traffic or because of snow and rain. Gravel will create a better driving surface and requires less maintenance than a driveway made from regular stones. It is more stable to drive on and it will never crack. Typical maintenance will be regular weeding and the addition of more gravelif a significant amount gets moved over time by traffic or wet weather.

Consider creating patterns with gravel of different colors and edging it all with another color.

Negligible

$3,720 | $80/sqyd or $8.90/sqft

Also known as blacktop, asphalt driveways are generally one of the least expensive options, thus making them the most commonly used driveway material choice. Most driveways have two layers of asphalt applied. A 3 thick base costs $30/sq. yd. and each additional inch of thickness is $8/sq. yd.

Asphalt can melt somewhat in extreme temperatures. However, because it is not a compact product like concrete, it is better equipped to handle drastic changes in temperature between freezing and extreme heat. Because its usually black, it will absorb more heat during the day and release it at nighta plus in cold climates.

A 28 deep layer of sub grade gravel will be set in place first, at a cost of $1/sqft. Once an asphalt driveway has been installed, it will be fully set within a day or two and can have cars on it within 35 days.

Asphalt wont crack the way concrete does, and any surface damage that does occur will not be as visible as it will be with concrete. The average asphalt driveway that is built well using high quality materials will likely have a life of around 2030 years before needing to be replaced.

Repairs are easy and not very expensive, as you can patch any damage. If the driveway is in poor condition, you can resurface with a gravel and liquid asphalt mix called macadam, which can last for up to six years at a cost of about $2/sq ft. Your contractor may also offer maintenance services for the driveway, like Sharpe Construction in Kingston, RI.

Typically, you can use recycled asphalt, tar-and-chip asphalt, and colored asphalt. In its cheapest form, its available in standard black.

While it is generally more common for homeowners to install asphalt driveways in northern states and concrete driveways in the southern region, it is still roughly a 50/50 split across the US. Choosing one over the other will not affect resale value.

Caution: If someone knocks on your front door and says, We have a load of asphalt that was left over from paving nearby, and we can pave your driveway at a bargain rate if you'll pay cash, don't take them up on it. Asphalt that is left over from another job will be too cool to make a good pavement for your home. As with any business transaction, you want to know who you're dealing with before proceeding, so making a deal on the spot does not make sense. Checking references can save you money in the long run. National Asphalt Pavement Association

$3,550 | $8.50/sqft

About $8.50 per square foot installed

Concrete cracks less in warmer climates that dont have a freeze-thaw weather cycle. A way to get around this in colder climates is to install in large pavers onsitewith the control joints giving the pavers room to expandrather than as one slab, but this will increase the price.

Unless the subgrade is impeccably compacted, the ground under that can shift and the concrete on the top layer can crack and sink. Getting the sub base right is the most important part of installation.

If installed professionally, concrete should provide the homeowner with a useable surface for 60 years or more. Maintenance includes power washing and weeding. Cracking can occur and become visible. If damage does occur, depending on how extensive it is, minor to moderate repairs include: recoloring, slab jacking, concrete engraving, and resurfacing.

The range of options that concrete offers for your final finish far exceeds any other driveway surface you can choose from. Concrete allows for a vast range of color treatmentsstained, dyed, or colored; and the ability to create custom surface textureto replicate stone, cutting grooves, or stamping to create the look of tile or flagstone.

Choosing concrete over asphalt will not affect resale value. Be sure to seal your concrete driveway so as to prevent oil stains from seeping in.

$5,700 $17,200 | $10$30/sqft

Driveway pavers cost $10 to $30 per square foot to install. It is a very manually intensive task resulting in more than 50% of the project cost coming from the labor costs.

Good in all climates because of the joint space that allows the pavers room to expand.

Interlocking concrete pavers are also an option, offered in many styles and colors like cobblestone, granite, slab, and brick. A professionally prepared sub grade of paver base material is vital, with a recommended thickness of 45. If youre unsure about drainage, consider consulting a soil engineer. Without a good sub base, sections of your driveway can sink. Without correct impaction procedures, pavers can drift apart.

While costing more initially, your concrete paver driveway is likely to last between 25 to 50 years. Just like concrete slab, it does pose the risk of cracking, but replacement is a lot cheaper than repairing a concrete driveway because you only need to replace the cracked individual pavers.

Maintenance for a concrete paver driveway is minimal with rarely more than weeding and sweeping or hosing off any dirt that has accumulated. Pavers can be power washed and re-sanded with newer types of polymer sand that offer a stronger bond and weed and insect protection.

As with a traditional concrete driveway, concrete pavers offer a wide range of colors and finish textures to complete your driveway, allowing you to coordinate with the colors in your home exterior.

Pavers will add major street appeal to your property when it comes time to sell the home.

$7,940 | $19/sqft

At an average cost of $19 per square foot, brick is on the high end of driveway surface options for homeowners. With the materials cost for brick costing right at $4 per square foot, the majority of the project cost will be for the labor, because all the work is done by hand. Considering how long they will last, the price can be worth it.

A well-made paving brick can last for one hundred years or more. Clay bricks that have been fired at very high temperatures for a long time do well in extreme weather. Bricks can also come in interlocking sheets and are installed without mortar, but their color can fade over time.

Brick can be dry laid in a climate with no freeze-thaw weather, with a base of compacted gravel and sand. This gives good permeability to the driveway too, but its not a good driveway option for heavy vehicles. The joints are filled with sand. A mortared brick driveway is necessary for heavy use, and it can be installed over existing concrete slab thats in good structural condition with no cracks. The slab is covered in mortar and the bricks are tapped into it as they are arranged, followed by more mortar to fill the joints.

It can crack from unusual traffic like heavy trucks or objects being dropped on the driveway. A normal lifespan for a brick driveway is 3040 years with proper maintenance, which includes applying a seal every few years to help prevent cracks. When you have the drive installed, the installer can leave behind a number of bricks to replace any that get broken, and that way you can be certain the replacements will be the same color and texture.

Compared to asphalt, brick allows for a lot of creativity in the design of your homes driveway. In addition to the potential for creating a unique design, brick is a very strong surface that not only delivers a range of options in color choices, but also in textures. Because of their uniform design, it makes for very precise planning and design before they are set in place.

A nice addition is to hire a contractor with in-house landscape designers to not only install the driveway, but also to design and install the surrounding landscaping, like Creative Brick Paving, Landscaping & Construction in Keego Harbor, MI.

Resale value will increase with the upmarket look of a brick driveway.

$6,900 | $12$21/sqft

Living somewhere that gets regular snowfall every winter can make clearing your driveway and falling on ice get old really fast. Get a radiant heated or hydronic driveway and get some of your life back. While this has been used for some time in Northern Europe and in Japan, for both sidewalks and roads, it is still gaining popularity in the US.

Many systems can melt as much as an inch of snow per hour, leaving your driveway completely useable and safe for your family. While a heated driveway will require maintenance costs and add to the cost of ownership, it could save you hours of shoveling time and bump up the resale value of the home.

Radiant systems of metal coils can be installed under existing driveways, which requires the driveway to be pulled up. Once plugged into an electrical outlet, the coils can be operated by a switch, using sensors (they turn on when the temperature hits zero), or with an app.

Connected to a boiler/water heater, hydronic systems pump hot water under the driveway to melt the ice and snow. Its best to install the system before installing the new driveway. Install it during the summer months, as it needs a month to settle.

Terrain is likely only to impact the cost for a new home, since an existing home would already have had the land leveled for the drive that is in place. New driveways will always have to be excavated and graded before any driveway material is put down. Youll need to uproot and dispose of all grass, plants, trees, etc. in the way.

Think about using a contractor like Premier II Home & Lawn Care in Westport, MA, to do both the installation of the new driveway and the removal of all shrubbery and trees. Equipment rental to scrape the ground, if its needed, and the cost of a steamroller, will mean a starting price point of $1,500 per driveway.

For those putting in a new driveway to replace an old one, the first task to kick off the project will be to remove the existing driveway. This involves breaking up the driveway before it is hauled away. If removal wasnt included in the quote, you can expect to pay an average cost for removing and hauling away an old asphalt driveway of roughly $3 per square foot. Breaking up an asphalt pavement up to 3 thick and loading it on a truck costs about $9/sq. yd. Also removing the existing base to 3 and removing the debris costs approx. $29/sq. yd.

Grading costs about $4/sqft and includes grading soil, removing rocks, setup, cleanup, and addition or removal of grading materials. Any kind of slope in the driveway area will add more onto the cost. If your compacted subgrade is still in place and doesnt need any attention, then expect an average cost of $2 per square foot to resurface with either concrete or asphalt.

If your new driveway project is to simply put a new surface over the exact size and location of a previous driveway, then there should be no permitting required.

If, however, you are increasing the size of the driveway, adding additional corners, moving the driveway, or changing its permeability, etc., then you will need to check with local governing authorities, including your homeowners association, if applicable, to make sure that the changes you are planning fit within the permitted rules for your home and neighborhood.

The main concern is not aesthetics at this point, but more about making sure your driveway enhancement project wont adversely affect the permeable ground and change runoff water flow in the neighborhood. Local government websites will likely have details listed under codes and regulations, driveway permits, or driveway pavement requirements. Your driveway contractor will likely also be well educated on the matter.

If your budget is low, consider pouring slab for the main driveway but bordering it with brick or pavers. Position lighting and plants where they wont be driven over, keeping in mind pedestrian access and the size shrubs will grow to. If youd rather have visual aids of the finished job before work starts, use computer-generated 3D images, plan views, virtual reality, and photo realistic design images from high-tech contractors like Praiz Design Services in Waller, Texas.

Gates and pillars can make long driveways seem more upmarket and offer additional security. Even just pillars with the house number on them can help emergency services and mailpersons find your home more easily.

When looking for contractors for your driveway paving project, create a top list of 3 to 5 companies to get bids from, from which you can make your final selection.

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By Herald Staff

JASPER The Jasper Street Department and contractor Pavement Solutions will begin a pavement preservation project around 8 a.m. on Wednesday.

All vehicles must be removed from the affected streets and out of driveways, should residents intend to leave throughout the day of preservation to their street. These streets will be closed during this process, and motorists will not be allowed to travel on them.

The street being processed, should however, reopen each evening, depending on drying conditions.

All residents will be notified via a door hanger, the day prior to their street being processed.There will be a lot of switching from street to street as drying conditions and traffic flow is continually assessed.

Streets impacted are: Robert Street from 13th to 14th street; Wilson Street from 13th to 14th street; Dorbett Street from 13th to 14th street; Fifth Street from Clay to St. John street; Fifth Street from St John Street to Scott Rolen Drive; Fifth Street from Scott Rolen Drive to U.S. 231; Scott Rolen Drive from Fifth Street to south end; St. John Street from Fourth to Sixth street; and Howard Drive from Northwood Avenue to 33rd Street.

This project should be completed by the end of the day on Friday, barring inclement weather or any other unforeseen events.

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