How Thick Should an Asphalt Driveway Be? And a Look at an Intriguing Alternative
Asphalt driveways are the most common type of driveway. While many materials can be used to create a driveway, asphalt has long been favored for a variety of reasons. When building an asphalt driveway, however, it’s important to take into account the depth of the driveway. Some asphalt driveways need to be thicker than others […]
Understanding Grass Parking Mats
Parking on grass may be preferable for many reasons. You might not have the time or resources to have pavement installed, you want to choose the most eco-friendly parking option, or you may just prefer the aesthetic. Whatever the reason you have for using grass as a long-term parking solution, you need a way to […]
Guidelines for School Bus Storage Lot Design
School bus storage lots are an important but underrated aspect of a school system. Usually, the buses within an individual school system will all park at and be maintained by the same storage/maintenance lot. One maintenance and storage facility will typically care for buses that service the entire school-aged population, K through 12. The responsibilities […]
Asphalt Maintenance: 5 Critical Steps and a Durable Alternative
Asphalt is the single most common paving material used across the world. It’s a relatively cheap material and although not eco-friendly, it is somewhat durable and effective as a paving material. One of the biggest defining characteristics of asphalt, though, is the amount of maintenance that it requires. Asphalt maintenance is an extensive and painstaking […]
8 Features of Green Stormwater Infrastructure Design
A green stormwater infrastructure design is one that incorporates a variety of different elements in order to facilitate the most eco-friendly flow of stormwater possible. Modern-day stormwater infrastructure is often anything but eco-friendly. Therefore, the need for green stormwater infrastructure has increased. A green stormwater infrastructure design includes multiple elements all intended to maximize the […]
Stormwater Drainage Design: 7 Systems to Improve Water Management
Stormwater drainage is a big deal for many homeowners and business owners everywhere. Stormwater needs to have one or more outlets for drainage when storms occur or else the water will pool, flood, and cause a variety of issues that nobody wants to deal with. Stormwater Drainage Systems Thankfully, there are a wide variety of […]
Best Practices for Building a Driveway with Grass Strips
Are you looking for a new type of driveway besides the standard asphalt or concrete driveway that most people have? There are plenty of benefits to choosing an alternative driveway and a plethora of options to choose from as well. Asphalt and concrete have been commonplace for a long time but alternative driveways are gaining […]
A Better Alternative to Filling Gravel Potholes with Concrete
Potholes in gravel are a huge problem for many people. Because of the nature of loose gravel, potholes develop frequently in roads, driveways, walkways, and other areas paved with loose gravel. When a pothole in gravel develops, it can lead to a wide variety of issues that can cause annoyance, injury, and damage to vehicles, […]
The 4 Best Fast and Quick Paving Options for Your Project
If you’re looking to do some paving around your home, choosing a type of pavement is going to be one of your biggest considerations. Whether you’re building a walkway, a garden, a patio, a new driveway, a water feature, or anything else that requires paving, there are plenty of fast and quick paving solutions to […]
How to Calculate and Plan for the Stormwater Runoff Coefficient
Managing stormwater is one of the most important aspects of maintaining a city or town. Cities and towns are generally paved with impermeable materials and this creates a scenario where you have many square acres of impermeable land. Land that cannot drain its own stormwater naturally needs additional drainage systems implemented to direct the flow […]
