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When do I need an access permit? How do I get one?
There is a page dedicated to this topic on our web site.
What are the lawn watering days in the region of waterloo?
Answer is found in May 2010 Newsletter....please click on Newsletter Archives to access.
What is the best way to water new sod or seed?
Please see our page on Watering Instructions.
When are Clearance Certificates (WSIB) and Liability Insurance certificates required?
At all times. If a contractor cannot provide a WSIB Clearance Certificate and an injury occurs, the homeowner is responsible for the claim. If the contractor is not properly insured for the project the homeowner will be responsible.
How does TNT keep to the PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act)?
Please see our page on our Privacy Policy.
What is the current by-law for weed and insect control products?
Please see our page on the Pesticide ByLaw.
Why should you choose interlocking paving stone over concrete or asphalt?
Answer: The answer rests on your expectations of costs vs long term durability.
When considering a new or expanded driveway, the honest answer is that asphalt is the cheapest on paper. It will not be as thick as interlock paving or consistent (it will not be the 2 inches you think you are getting due to compaction etc... It may average about 1 to 1 1/2 inches).
Interlock pavers are consistent in thickness due to the manufacturing process (2-3 inches depending on stone selection).
Asphalt has the shortest life cycle of paving materials between 10 and 15 yrs. Asphalt needs to be maintained over its life cycle due to cracking etc.
Interlock paving has a life cycle of 50 plus yrs. and retains its value. Interlock paving when installed correctly is basically maintenance free over its life cycle.
Concrete does not flex with our freeze thaw cycles and therefore will crack. If the stones in the mix are dirty the concrete will spald (peel off the top layer). If the concrete is stamped there must be a coating applied to keep the surface intact. This sealer tends to be very slippery when wet or covered in snow etc.
A few basics about all driveways - base material should be a minimum of 12 inches of compacted A-Gravel, thickness of material should be consistent throughout driveway area. Special requirements need to be met for areas that have clay underneath.
For more information visit the ICPI.org web site, they have many studies comparing the different materials and costing analysis.
Is there an alternative to standard concrete steps?
There are precast steps thae are available in a variety of colours or natural stone steps.
What are the advantages of a grassless backyard?
Please see our page on Grassless Yards.
Your questions are important to us!
Please feel free to ask us a question and we may post it in our email newsletter.
E-mail us at: Rob@tntpropertymaintenance.com
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