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.

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

It depends on where the brick is given out. Legoland California has a newsletter for year pass holders that tell the next few bricks and dates they will give out. If you can find out when a Lego store is going to open up they have bricks for their opening. The only real tricky ones are the bricks given out at the various events Lego has. See similar questions...

Yes. The Roadmaster will look at the plans submitted and issue the ok for the permit. Click here to access the electronic version of the Driveway Permit. See similar questions...

Immediately! Just be sure that you have completed all the aspects of installation (i.e. compaction and the seeping in of the jointing sand). See similar questions...

No, as long as it is not used for vehicular traffic / parking. Do not direct storm run off onto adjacent property. See similar questions...

Extensive construction notes and tips are provided for use by your Architect, Engineer, Bricklayer, and Builder. We are also available to advise all the above should they have any special requirements or concerns. See similar questions...

You can construct the driveway up to but not on the property line. Do not direct storm water runoff onto adjacent property. See similar questions...

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

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. See similar questions...

It is best to have one of our contractors measure the space you are thinking about having paver installed on. Measuring is especially difficult on the more complex surfaces and minor mis-measurement can cause huge headaches later. A:CLICK HERE TO RECEIVE A FREE ESTIMATE One of our professional sales representatives will then come to your site, measure the area, issue you an estimate and show you samples of the products. See similar questions...

It depends upon the scope of work and the size of the project. A bigger determining factor is the weather. If the weather cooperates, installations can be swift and scheduling is precise. However, all scheduling and start dates vary most of the time due to rain forecasts or temperatures (hot or cold). One of the most frustrating parts of our industry is how the weather affects our scheduling because we are at the mercy of Mother Nature. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

A : Once complete, the installation will not permit seeds to germinate from beneath the Prest® Brick. However, weeds and grass could result from seeds or spores blowing into and lodging in the joint sand. If weeds do appear, a spot vegetation killer can be used seasonally and will not damage the Prest® Brick. See similar questions...

Yes. As we have already mentioned on this page, historic brick was fired at a lower temperature and is typically softer than modern brick. Construction techniques have changed, but it's still important that the mortar accomodate the historic brick. Due to the prevalence of portland cement mortars (notably the standard Type N), very few masons have worked with traditional lime mortars. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...