Information about cultivated grass sod.
There is no garanty on sod. It is usually very tough and can last a good 24 hours on pallets before it is installed, except when the weather is very hot and particularly during the first weeks of June. During this period nights are still cold and days can get very hot. Sod that is cut […]
How to plan a landscape design
Why make a plan? Because it is important to give your project a direction. It is also important to create a link so your landscaping project blends in nicely with the architecture of your house and its surroundings. Because it is much easier to correct a pencil line on a plan than redo some work that is […]
Who said that money doesn’t grow on trees?
Believe it or not, buried amongst all the negativity about our economic decline, diminished stock returns and fluctuating home values, there is some very positive news for the savvy investor – the savvy landscape investor that is! Undoubtedly, most of us appreciate that a successful landscape project can add significantly to the enjoyment of ones […]
Resurfacing concrete surfaces (front steps) with concrete pavers.
Warning – Existing concrete support must be in good condition before resurfacing.– Do not obstruct weep holes when working along brick walls– Most surface stains are due to water infiltration.– We recommend protecting resurfacing work from rain for 48 hours. 1- Preparation of existing concrete We suggest using Mapei’s Planitop XS for any necessary repairs […]
Installation guide for permeable pavers.
The concept of Permeable pavers has been around for several years but still few people (and contractors) dare to use it in today’s residential projects. This concept is more often seen in commercial and institutional projects. This ecological technique will allow efficient management of storm water and excess runoff by returning water to the environment. […]
Building off-standard walls.
Base 24” trench filled with 6” of compacted 0-3/4” gravel. 10% of total height of wall should be buried below ground level. GeogriD For maximum strength, install perpendicularly to wall in the same way roll unrolls. The width of geogrid should equal 70% of the height of the wall and installed every 24” in height […]
Information about concrete.
Definition of concrete mixture of cement, aggregates, sand, water and other ingredients with various properties. Reaches full strength after 28 days. Resistance – PSI: Pound per Square Inch – MPA: Mega-PAscal (1 MPA = 145,1 PSI) Recipes / resistrance in PSI – 1 cement, 2 sand, 2 gravel = +/- 4200 PSI – 1 cement, […]
Installation guide for pavers.
1- EXCAVATION Before digging, make sure there are no inground wires or gaz conducts. Determine the surface to be paved as precisely as possible. It makes it easier to evaluate the material needed for your project. To ensure better stability of borders as well as pavers, excavate 12” beyond surface to pave. It is recommended, […]
Installation guide for retaining walls.
1- EXCAVATION Dig a 24” wide trench. The depth usually varies from 9 to 12 inches. You need to take into consideration that 10% of the total height of the wall has to be buried below ground level, the thickness of the foundation block (if necessary) and the 6” base of 0-3/4” crushed stone. 2- PREPARATION OF BASE Cover the bottom of […]
