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.

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.

Most people tend to think more reinforcement is better than less. In fact, builders and other concrete contractors sometimes don't use any secondary reinforcement because it takes time and adds to the cost of construction. The reason for secondary reinforcement is to keep your slab from settling / twisting and to keep cracks tightly held together. However, the #1 guarantee is that concrete cracks no matter how its designed or installed - that's the nature of the beast.

No permit is required. However, the Planning Division requires a site plan - even if the new driveway is exactly identical to the old driveway. The site plan should show the location of the property lines, house, garage and existing driveway, location of the new driveway, how it will be widened, and length/width dimensions. If the proposed driveway meets all city requirements, an approval will be made. No inspection is required.

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.

Oil and grease stains can be difficult to remove completely because they penetrate the concrete surface rapidly. If an oil spill occurs, stop it spreading by encircling with sand, dirt or sawdust. Soak up as much surface oil or grease as possible with an absorbent cloth or powder. Cover residue stain with a poultice made of 1 part lime to 2 parts mineral turpentine. Spread a 5mm layer of the paste over the stained area ensuring a margin of 50 to 100mm around edges.

Absolutely! 12"-18" of compacted base material is recommended for residential driveways. A standard 2-3/8 thick paver can be used for light vehicular (cars and pickup truck) applications. A Colonial random pattern is most popular in these situations.

Most standard installations can be done in one day. Extensive systems may take longer. As with any project, it is all in the planning and organization; Metalline Cabinet Systems makes the project both easy and enjoyable.

Each installation is unique and varies depending on amount of finishing work, time of year, and code requirements. Installation may require two days because many communities require a 24-hour pressure test on the gas line. This test is done to ensure there are no leaks in the gas line.

Certain floors are made specifically for concrete sub floor installation. You may either glue down the flooring directly to the sub floor or use a floating floor installation. Just make sure the manufacturer of that flooring recommends the specific installation method you use.

Bob, if you won the lottery what would you do to your home? (From your friends at the Remedy Building)

Concrete is a commonly requested material. To be honest, we don't know much about gluing to concrete. You could check with some building sites. Cement is the adhesive that holds concrete together. It will take some research on our part but we are thinking about doing concrete. A very cool and specialized glue! It does its job then you can roll it into ball and ... well, have a ball with it. The glue that is used for "tip ins" (magazine jargon) is referred to as a Peel and Stick glue.

Yes. The new address numbers must be posted where your driveway meets the road and must be visible from both directions of travel on that road. You must also put your address numbers on your house in a place where they will be visible from the road or from your primary driveway. The numbers must be reflective, must contrast with their background, and they must be at least four inches tall. Don't forget to change the numbers on your mailbox.

Complete an Entrance Application form, which is available at the County Engineer's office, 1400 West 6th St., Carroll, Iowa. The application form must be signed by the landowner and indicate where the entrance will be built. The landowner will then need to mark the location of the proposed entrance and the Engineer will examine the site to determine the necessary size entrance pipe.

Normally the answer is yes; however, it is always advisable to contact our office and your township zoning board. Anytime a person or business does any construction work in the road right-of-way (normally 66 feet - 33 feet each direction from the center of the road) the should obtain a permit. The townships pay for the application of chloride on local roads in their township, and each township contracts with the Road Commission to take care of this.

Quietwalk is installed with the felt facing the ground and the blue vapour barrier facing the ceiling. The rows must be laid side by side (no overlapping) and the seams must be taped with either duct tape or tuck tape.

Yes, we offer two choices for a concrete mount. The first would be to core mount in the concrete using either of our face/core posts, or by using our flush mount post with a high quality concrete anchoring system.