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Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) May 07, 2014

QS Fencing has recently launched its new range of picket fences, Vancouver. These fences can be used to beautify and decorate a residential property or garden. The new range of picket fences falls under QS Fencings line of ornamental products, which are high quality and stylishly designed security fences. QS Fencings new range of picket fences can be installed along the perimeter of the yard in order to contain pets and children, without hindering the view or stopping the sunlight from entering the property. Vancouver fences are a great way of adding curb appeal to the residential property.

Picket Fence Design

Picket fences, Vancouver are elegantly designed enclosures consisting of evenly spaced vertical boards. These vertical boards are called pickets. Pickets are attached to horizontal rails, supported by fence posts in order the structure a steady shape.

Picket fences in the past were made of fine quality wood. However, wood fences often need regular painting and maintenance in order to preserve their look. To avoid this inconvenience, QS Fencing provides picket fences made out of steel and aluminum. Such fences are more durable and remain good-looking without much maintenance. As a result, QS Picket fences come with a warranty that protects the customer against damage.

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Quality is a habit, goes the Mantra at QS Fencing. It is evident from its customer care and 24/7 repair service that the company pays special attention to customer satisfaction.

QS Fencing will work with you to determine the type of picket fence you need or repair your existing fence. We will help you implement the best picket fence solution to ensure that you pick the right product to suit your property and budget, says a representative of QS Fencing. Perhaps you are looking to install a new gate, such as an entrance gate to add curb appeal and security to the front of your home, or a garden gate to keep wildlife out of your yard. We are sure to have the right gate to satisfy your style and purpose.

For more information on QS Fencing, log on to http://www.qsfencing.ca. In order to book an appointment or call for repair or installation, visit the webpage http://www.qsfencing.ca.

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The beloved dog park at High Park is being scarred by vandals who are cutting fences in the area. The sharp edges from the cut fencing have been left exposed and dog owners fear for their dogs safety.

Cristina Savoia was out with her pooch over the weekend. Sadly, her dog was nicked very close to his eye.

He turned around and when he turned back to look at me he squinted and I noticed there was blood coming out of his eye, Savoia said.

High Park staff say the vandalism began in November 2013, stopped, then started up again in the Spring.

Park officials have started repair on some of the fencing, but the damage is extensive and comes at a cost of $9,500. High Park staff have filed a police report, but so far no arrests have been made. Police, both in uniform and plain clothes will be patrolling the Park to ensure no more vandalism is committed.

Dog walker Bernard Sanders had been walking his dogs in High Park for years. I know one girl her German Sheppard got a cut wire fence right through her pad. It went up and she had to pull it out very carefully and it was bleeding real bad. The poor dog had to be off its feet for about 8 weeks or so, Bernard told Global News.

Sarah Doucette is the City Councillor for the area. In a statement to Global News she wrote: Vandalism in the High Park Dog Off-Leash area is a serious problem. Sadly fences have been cut and gates continue to be damaged by vandals. As soon as our office becomes aware of any vandalism we immediately pass it along to the Parks Supervisor for High Park. The councillors office and Parks staff have also brought this matter to the attention of the police but unfortunately at this time the vandals have not been caught. We recommend dog owners continue to remain vigilant for the safety of their pets and please contact Toronto Police Services, parks staff and our office if they witness fences or gates being damaged.

In August 2011, the City began a project to help protect the natural environment in the park by fencing off some areas where the natural wildlife is susceptible to erosion. As a result, a group known as the Doggy Liberation Front allegedly started cutting down portions of the fencing as a sign of protest to allow the dogs to roam freely. It is not known if this group is behind this recent spate of vandalism, but an investigation is underway. In the meantime High Park staff are working hard to repair the fences in hopes that no other dogs get injured.

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Jordan Anderson wants to work with his hands after he graduates from Holmen High School. Hes just not sure how he wants to put them to use.

Maybe as an electrician. Maybe a general contractor.

The 17-year-old tried his hand at something new Wednesday using an electronic simulator to mimic welding. La Crosse and Holmen high school students dabbled in carpentry, plumbing and welding in a series of workshops sponsored by the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin.

So far, its been a very helpful experience, Anderson said. I have never thought about the different options.

Students visited the business park headquarters of Carpenters Local 1143, near Kwik Trip, for a series of hands-on demonstrations in construction careers. The goal of AGCs Construction Trades Workshops event is to expose high school students to new post-graduation opportunities, said Laura Cataldo, director of workforce and industry outreach for AGC.

Retiring boomers and projected industry growth have sparked concerns about future worker shortages, Cataldo said. Wisconsin is projected to add more than 26,000 construction jobs between 2010 and 2020, according to the Department of Workforce Development, a 28 percent growth in employment. More than half of those positions are expected to open up as a result of retirements.

Programs such as the La Crosse School Districts Construction Academy show there is an educational swing, in classrooms toward more workplace readiness training, Cataldo said. La Crosse educators introduced the Construction Academy in 2012 as an option for students interested in the skilled trades. The academy gives teens on-site training and job shadowing opportunities.

Those opportunities arise as a result of collaboration between local schools, local businesses and Cataldos group. Its not about putting students on a narrow track to a specific career, she said.

Really, its taking a look at what are the different industries youre interested in, Cataldo said.

Holmen teacher Dan Lilla brought his building construction students to the event because he wanted them to explore the various fields.

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Local communities benefiting from infrastructure funding that upgraded community facilities

May 7, 2014 Grand Falls-Windsor, NL Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency), and the Honourable Steve Kent, provincial Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, today announced federal and provincial investments totaling more than $480,000 for communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. This funding supported improvements to eight key pieces of community infrastructure.

The Towns of Glenwood, Glovertown, Gambo, Harbour Breton, Grand Falls-Windsor and Roberts Arm, as well as the Cape Freels Heritage Trust and the Harbour Breton Recreation Corporation, have completed necessary upgrades to their community facilities to better serve the needs of residents and visitors.

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Our Government is pleased to see the results of our support for so many excellent projects in Newfoundland and Labrador, as work concludes on these initiatives. Families and communities across the province will benefit from these projects, which have boosted economic activity over the past number of months. In addition, these initiatives will leave a lasting legacy of modernized community facilities for future generations.

- The Honourable Rob Moore, Regional Minister for Newfoundland and Labrador and Minister of State (ACOA)

We are continuing to invest in rural Newfoundland and Labrador, in order to build sustainable communities which are great places to live for families. The provincial investment of $139,030 being announced today, will deliver high-quality recreation opportunities for our residents, and will also enhance the marketability of our communities as tourist destinations.

- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs

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A driveway is often the first thing that visitors see and the most-used outdoor area of a home, and is also key to the property's drainage. Depending on the materials used, a driveway can be utilitarian, like gravel, asphalt, or concrete, or decorative, like stamped asphalt, stamped concrete, or cobblestone.Typical costs: A gravel driveway starts at roughly $0.75-$3 or more a square foot, or $300-$1,000 for a 12'x25' single-car driveway. Costs can double for a roadway-quality driveway. Loose gravel will need replenishing periodically, but a correctly designed, installed and maintained gravel driveway can last 50-100 years or more. Also called tar and chip or oil and stone, macadam driveway can cost $1-$3 or more a square foot on an existing driveway, or $600-$1,800 for 12'x50'; and $2-$4 or more a square foot for a completely new driveway with gravel base, or $1,200-$2,400 for 12'x50'. Macadam typically lasts 6-10 years and provides the decorative and rustic appearance of a gravel driveway but with a firm base. An asphalt driveway costs about $2-$5 a square foot, or $1,200-$3,000 for 12'x50' to $31,000-$75,000 for a 12' lane a quarter mile long. A stamped asphalt pattern (typically in the shape of bricks or stones) on a new or existing asphalt driveway can cost $3-$9 a square foot, or $900-$2,700 for 12'x25' or $3,600-$11,000 for 24'x50' for just the stamping. Concrete is a popular, durable and relatively low-maintenance choice for paving a driveway. A plain concrete driveway can cost $3-$10 or more a square foot, or $900-$3,000 for 12'x25' or $2,900-$9,600 for 24'x40', while a customized concrete driveway with multiple decorative elements can cost $15-$25 or more a square foot, or $4,500-$7,500 for 12'x25' or $14,400-$24,000 for 24'x40'). There are three basic types of driveway pavers: Interlocking concrete pavers mimic the look of stone or brick and cost about $6-$20 or more a square foot, or $1,800-$4,500 for 12'x25'; a brick paver driveway with the timeless elegance of traditional brick typically costs $10-$30 or more a square foot, or $3,000-$9,000 for 12'x25'; and a cobblestone driveway offers "old world" charm" plus durability (lasting up to 100 years), and can cost $20-$70 or more a square foot, or $6,000-$21,000 for 12'x25'. Paving contractors typically do not charge by the square foot, but instead quote their price for a specific project. Related articles: Asphalt Driveway, Concrete Driveway, Brick Driveway, Driveway Apron, Driveway Repair, Heated Driveway What should be included: A typical single-car driveway is 9'-12' wide, and a two-car driveway is 20'-24' wide, according to LandscapingNetwork.com[1] ; 9'-wide can be a tight fit for delivery vans or trucks, while wider than 12' but less than 20' is too wide for a single vehicle and not wide enough for two. Driveway length is typically a minimum of 20' per car. Additional costs: Because a driveway connects to a public street, there are often regulations governing the width of the driving and the materials used to build it. Typically a permit will be required, and permit fees can vary from nominal to pricey, depending on location. Discounts: Check whether neighbors also need a driveway; there is a basic cost to bring equipment and a crew to a site, and some contractors charge less for multiple jobs in the same area. Shopping for a driveway: Driveways are typically installed by asphalt, concrete, masonry or paving contractors, although general building or landscaping contractors make take on the task as part of a larger project, and sub out the work. Ask friends, neighbors or local construction companies for recommendations. The Better Business Bureau lists tips for selecting an asphalt driveway contractor[2] ; the ConcreteNetwork.com provides a searchable database of concrete contractors[3] ; the Stone Foundation provides a directory of stonemasons and contractors by state[4] ; or search for members of the National Association of Remodeling Contractors[5] and look for "concrete services contractor," "landscapers" or "masonry contractor" in each company's list of specialties. Get several estimates; ask for and check references (if possible, visit a previous project, to see how the driveway looks after use); make sure the company is properly insured and licensed[6] ; and check for any complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau[7] . CostHelper News What People Are Paying - Recent Comments Page 2 of 2-<< Previous 12 Posted by: TJW242 in Bensalem, PA. Posted: August 22nd, 2012 07:08AM Type of Driveway: Asphalt Sq Ft of Driveway: 990 Contractor: HBI, Feasterville, PA

I just had a 45' x 22' (990 sq ft) asphalt driveway paved. Most of it was over an existing older gravel drive, but I extended about 12' into my yard and widened it buy about 3' down one side. Where I added I dug down and added two inches of modified stone ($25/ton). Paving guys came in used 1.5" base course and 1.5" top course. Cost for that was $2,300 or about $2.32/sq ft. I'm just outside of Philadelphia.

had low spots and a few cracks from a 26 year old driveway but the base was OK and it hadn't sunk any more in about 5 years. Had it shimmed to level it with larger stone asphalt, they spread that and rolled it and then 1.5 inches of asphalt applied on top of that whcih was spread and rolled. Driveway is 270 feet by ten feet so this works out to be 2700 feet and the cost for the overlay came out to about 1.40 per square foot.

Gypsy came by saying "We have some asphalt left over from our job down the road..." I'll admit, I'm a sucker for these guys - they did my driveway years ago (a different gypsy), but I've neglected to seal it for about 7 - 8 years. It started to crumble in many places, so I had these guys resurface just the bad areas - about 2500 sq. ft. of a 4000 sq. ft. driveway. They did a pretty good job, not perfect, but good. He started at $2 a sq. ft...then $1.75...and it ended up $1.20. I figure it all depends on the area you're in.

I am looking to lay some asphalt in a 60'x30' area in my backyard. I'm looking to turn this into a hockey rink/basketball court. Is asphalt the best way to go? Would 2" thick suffice? And what would I pay for this, would it cost under $3000?

i've heard the 'we are in the area and have some left over' story 2x now. we got various parts of our driveway done both times including grading to 3.5" thick for 0.75/sq ft (the price was about double before i walked away). reading this and other stuff. anything in the $1-2/sq ft is a great assuming the job is done right.

This contractor (Paul Jones) stopped by in December and offered to do this as his work load had been light during the off-season, but said that prices would probably go up soon. This was done on an existing gravel driveway. He provided good references. It's a family business (4 generations now) and they seem to put a lot of effort into their jobs. After pondering it for a while and getting a few other estimates, I just had the pavement put down yesterday for the original estimate that Paul provided in December. 300 sq ft of it was for a turn-around over what used to be a grassy area that they dug out, filled with a good base of gravel and 5 to 6" of asphalt. 3" was put down over the existing gravel driveway after grading and weedkiller were done. Cost was about $1.26/sq foot. It looks good so far, but we'll see how it holds up. He suggests putting a sealant down immediately. Is that normally recommended?

Our driveway is gravel now but we are looking at getting it paved. It's 67ft x 20ft that needs to be done. Any ideas how much that would cost?

Wow, while everyone else is charging 4 and above per square foot, I found a great guy charging only 3.70 something a square foot, that includes ripping out the old concrete and installing a complete driveway with a round about addition. I recommend him all the way 813 368 5546

Henry, Jr stopped by, said he had extra black asphalt for $17.00 sq. yd($1.88 sq. ft. Another worker stopped by & started & gave ne a contract for 5200 sq. ft. for $5200.00. I said that was not what Henry ,jr told me, called Henry ,JR.ended up getting 2500 sq.ft of drveway & 432 sq. ft of barn floor for $3700.00?($1.26sqft)was this a good deal or not

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Springfield will spend $2.8 million on road construction projects this summer, including the $1.4 million Bechtle Avenue bridge replacement and the repaving of several streets around Springfield.

Approximately $625,000 of the money is local funds, while the rest is being paid for through federal or state dollars, according to city engineer Leo Shanayda.

The $1.4 million Bechtle Avenue Bridge replacement begin earlier this year, while the rest of the projects will begin after July 1, Shanayda said.

Other projects include the approximately $650,000 Grand Avenue paving project, the citys $500,000 permanent improvement paving program and $300,000 in repairs to Limestone Street. The National Trail Parks and Recreation District is also planning to complete a $140,000 paving project at Davey Moore Park this summer.

The replacement of the Bechtle Ave. bridge overlooking Buck Creek is currently 25 percent complete and is expected to be finished by Labor Day, Shanayda said.

Theyre on schedule, but theyre pushing to get done sooner, Shanayda said.

The bridge is open to through traffic and the city hasnt heard many complaints, Shanayda said.

People are getting used to where the construction is locating and theyre learning how to maneuver through it, Shanayda said.

The project will be paid for mostly through grant money, including approximately $760,000 from Federal Highway Administration/Ohio Department of Transportation and $409,000 from the Ohio Public Works Commission. It also received $196,000 from other sources, including FHWA and ODOT, to help offset design costs. The bridge has a lower than normal sufficiency rating than normal and is in need of replacement, Shanayda said.

The portion of Grand Avenue from Yellow Springs Street to South Limestone Street will also be repaved using money from both OPWC and ODOT at a cost of about $650,000.

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