Paving can be installed over existing concrete or asphalt as long as it is in reasonably good shape. To ensure an adequate foundation for the brick, the existing concrete slab or asphalt should be inspected and repaired as necessary. Any cracks, chips, holes, dips or spalls should be repaired in order to achieve a flat surface. The brick can be installed either with or without mortar. If no mortar is used, a half-inch setting bed of coarse sand should be laid and compacted.

Brick paving can be installed over existing concrete or asphalt as long as it is in reasonably good shape. To ensure an adequate foundation for the brick, the existing concrete slab or asphalt should be inspected and repaired as necessary. Any cracks, chips, holes, ruts or spalls should be repaired in order to achieve a flat surface. The brick can be installed either with or without mortar. If no mortar is used, a half-inch setting bed of coarse sand should be laid and compacted.

A : While this is not the preferred method, your installation can be laid over top of existing concrete walkways, providing there is not substantial heaving in the existing area. Several other issues need to be addressed. First, the grade will need to be raised by about 3" (the thickness of the bricks plus bedding sand or bonding agent). This is particularly critical if any doorways are involved.

Yes, provided you have ample room to allow for the additional 3 inches that will be above the concrete. If this is going into a doorway, you may have a problem with clearance. Also, the concrete should be free of any major cracks. Remember, any movement in the concrete slabs that you are going over will show themselves in the surface of the paving stones.

A new brick pavement can be constructed on asphalt, concrete, or compacted gravel as a base. For asphalt and concrete bases, the base material should be installed according to standard construction procedure and then the brick can be constructed on top. (See previous question.) For a compacted gravel base, the earth below should be well compacted. All brick pavements should have the earth graded to a minimum slope of quarter-inch per foot for drainage.

Yes, you can use our panels on any surface. You will need to use our industrial strength adhesive and / or masonry screws.

A new brick pavement can be constructed on asphalt, concrete, or compacted gravel as a base. For asphalt and concrete bases, the base material should be installed according to standard construction procedure and then the brick can be constructed on top. (See previous question.) For a compacted aggregrate base, the earth below should be well compacted. All brick pavements should have the earth graded to a minimum slope of a quarter-inch per foot for drainage.

No. However the Village has specific requirements for driveways that must be observed. Please refer to the informational handout regarding residential driveways. Commercial resurfacing, widening or modifications to drives and lots require permits.

No. While you may want to salvage as much as you can, it is best to install a heated driveway as you are installing a brand new driveway. We can help you get your old driveway removed and create a system that works best for your home.

The reasons are many. First, a properly placed concrete driveway has a much longer life expectancy than an asphalt driveway. A concrete driveway is much cooler in the summer months. Residue from an asphalt driveway can potentially be tracked into your home. This problem does not occur with a concrete driveway. There are many architectural applications for concrete. This allows for different colors, textures, etc.

A permit is generally not required. But, if the patio is higher than 3' above the neighboring property and the patio is located in the yard setback area, then approval from the Board of Aldermen is required. If the patio does not meet those criteria, a permit is not required. The Board approval is required to make sure the new patio does not impose upon the neighbors' enjoyment of their property.

Yes, it requires a Zoning Permit ($75) to determine impervious coverage restrictions for the zoning district you are located in.

No. You can incorporate all of these into your landscape, but we will not include these areas in determining your incentive. We will subtract these nonpermeable areas from those that meet our conditions when determining your incentive. However, if the patio or walkway is brick or flagstone with sand grouting (not concrete) allowing air and water to pass through, these could be included in your conversion area, assuming all other program conditions are met.

Most concrete driveways are removed and replaced in the same day. Removing the forms and backfilling happen on the 2ndnd day.

No. Concrete provides a sub-base without flexibility. This may result in the decomposed granite cracking due to expansion and contraction with changes in moisture content and temperature.

Yes, our industrial sealers will protect your existing stone work or driveways from harmful elements and provide a luster to bring out the natural look or colors back to life.

StreetPrint™ can be used wherever a normal asphalt system is used. However, please contact your local Authorized Applicator to see if these applications are suitable in your area.

The standard depth for a patio and driveway is 5” and 7” respectfully. This doesn’t mean that it’s the right depth for you. It really depends on the soil conditions and the load you will be putting on the concrete.

Provided the substrate is in good condition, StreetPrint™ can be applied as an overlay to existing concrete, asphalt, or stone base. If the existing driveway is asphalt, in good condition, the pavement can be reheated and StreetPrint™ can be applied.

Yes, while we prefer for safety reasons that the bounce be placed on a level, grassy area, we also realize that this is not always possible. We will provide sand bags to keep the bounce from walking.

asphalt concrete overlay is asphalt concrete placed on the roadway approximately 0.15' thick. This treatment is designed as a structural improvement to the roadway. Asphalt concrete overlays with proper preventive maintenance strategies will provide approximately 20 years to the serviceable life of the roadway.

A hard level surface is recommended. Placing the unit on a surface that is not hard and level can cause the unit to perform poorly or shut off due to activation of the safety tilt switch.

Of all the surfaces we paint, concrete paths, patios, driveways etc. require the most specific and different surface preparation. All new concrete should be cured at least 12 weeks before acid etching and painting. On previously painted concrete, scrape off any loose and flaking paint, clean and sand to a flat finish and spot etch any smooth, bare areas. Test coat a small area to establish suitability for recoating.

You can place the gazebo on a variety of surfaces, such as an existing deck, concrete patio or even grass. However, we strongly recommend that you consult with a local contractor if you would like to build a gazebo on your existing deck or concrete patio, depending on its condition.

Yes, as long as the pool location allows you to secure all doors and windows. A ground cloth under the pool is highly recommended. Do not drag the liner across the concrete, as abrasions will cause holes. The surface must be flat, level and stable.

Answer: Tied concrete shoulders (with tie bars) provide stress reduction along the longitudinal joint between the outside lane and the shoulder. The largest amount of stress from truck tires is along the outside edge of pavement, so the tied shoulder spreads the load more uniformly across the longitudinal joint. An asphalt concrete shoulder does not connect to the PCC and does not provide that edge support like a tied PCC shoulder.

StreetPrint™ can be installed very quickly with relatively little disruption, so it is usually much less costly and disruptive than concrete alternatives. StreetPrint™ uses asphalt as its base. Asphalt is a flexible surface that is more likely to accept shifting due to weather extremes and can resist cracking commonly associated with other paving systems. Vehicle braking/accelerating and steering will not shift or break StreetPrint™, as often happens with brick pavers.

We prefer not to use brick as it tends to splinter and crack over time. But we do lay brick—usually the old “antique” brick. We also discourage concrete block patios.