Month February 2022

How Thick Should an Asphalt Parking Lot Be?

Asphalt road roller with heavy vibration roller compactor press new hot asphalt on the roadway on a parking lot construction site, How Thick Should an Asphalt Parking Lot Be

If you have property access that anticipates a lot of traffic, constructing a parking lot might be essential. In order to meet the demands of traffic that your parking lot will be receiving, one of the questions you might be…

Can You Lay Pavers In Winter?

Stone pavers the oblong brick blocks that make up some paved surfaces are easily disturbed by tree roots - Can You Lay Pavers In Winter?

The winter season is usually a challenge for all types of construction. The frigid temperature and snowy weather can make tasks double or even triple difficult to accomplish. But some repairs and assembly are best done during this time. This…

Can You Put Rock Salt On Pavers?

A very close view of rock salt used for melting ice on roads. - Can You Put Rock Salt On Pavers?

Filling the gaps on your pavers is a smart way to stabilize their structure, especially during the winter season. There a various ways to fill in paver gaps, but is rock salt a great choice? If you are looking for…

How Long Does Asphalt Take To Cure or Dry?

Sunset above the road roller working on the new road construction site, How Long Does Asphalt Take To Cure or Dry?

One of the biggest benefits of asphalt over its other paving materials is its ability to be constructed and used in a shorter time span. Unlike concrete, asphalt is often seen as a quicker alternative to projects that require a…

15 Awesome Fire Pit Paver Ideas

A woman relaxes by a roaring firepit on a paver patio at sunset overlooking, 15 Awesome Fire Pit Paver Ideas

Fire pit pavers are incredibly great for your home – they add a more aesthetically pleasing appeal specifically when they are positioned in the middle of your house patio or near the pool. It’s definitely another way to enjoy the…

Do You Compact Bedding Sand?

Worker using a guide to properly place the concrete paver, Do You Compact Bedding Sand

Bedding sand is an important component in any gardening or paving plan. It provides stability and keeps the pavers in place. If you’re planning on installing pavers on your driveway or patio and would like to know if you should…

How Long Before You Can Drive On Pavers?

Nested pavers of various colors, around the grass is green, chic garden, How Long Before You Can Drive On Pavers?

Pavers are a great way to create pathways, utilize outdoor living space, and most of all enhance your backyard. However, if you are wondering how long before you can drive on them, don’t fret because we researched all the answers…

Does Pea Gravel Attract Snakes?

Asian inspired landscaping features various textures and types of plants and natural stone, and tumbled paver edging to help retain the grade, Does Pea Gravel Attract Snakes?

For many people, seeing a snake outside the confines of the zoo can be an absolute nightmare. Due to hot and dry weather, snakes often find ways to look for places that can provide them good cover and food. Unfortunately,…

How Long To Wait To Seal Pavers

How Long to Wait to Seal Pavers, Hands of worker installing concrete paver blocks with rubber hammer

Were you looking around on your patio and noticed something off? Looking closer, you observed that your pavers are in need of a sealant -they are starting to erode. What should you do when one of the most difficult repair…

Can You Put Pavers Over Concrete? [And How To]

Paving a stone installation over concreate, Can You Put Pavers Over Concrete? [And How To]

Are you thinking about revitalizing your concrete patio or walkway? You might be wondering if you can install pavers over a concrete surface for a new look atop that unsightly, cracked concrete. We’ve researched whether you can install pavers directly…

Is Exposed Aggregate Slippery?

Exposed aggregate concrete. Textures wash gravel, Is Exposed Aggregate Slippery?

No one wants to have a slippery corridor, especially if we talk about one in our home. Do you think exposed aggregate can give us a non-slippery walkway? Very well, we suggest you sit, read, and enjoy since we have…

Can Asphalt Be Painted? [And How To]

Freshly resurfaced and repainted handicap parking space in a parking lot, Can Asphalt Be Painted? [And How To]

Unless you prefer a monochromatic setting where other colors don’t exist, asphalt is pretty dull and boring. If you’re fed up with the same black and grey pavement or roofing, it might be time to revamp. But can asphalt be…