tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20207453132421955682024-03-19T00:37:39.584-04:00the rolling stone"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-49920206331580361872013-08-10T11:33:00.000-04:002013-08-10T11:33:59.413-04:00Creating Perfect Outdoor Living Spaces for over 40 Years!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>By Katheryn Stewart-Bruni</i></span></div>
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Your home is your oasis. Schut’s Brick, Stone & Landscape’s
successful partnership with Unilock is designed to connect your distinctive
sense of style with their innovative products. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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Since 1972 Schut’s has specialized in brick,
stone and landscape products. Together with Unilock, celebrating its 40<sup>th</sup>
anniversary, they have become synonymous with quality, customer service and
have an industry leading Transferrable Lifetime Guarantee on Unilock products.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Home</b></div>
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Many local design professionals and landscape contractors will help you
create a custom outdoor living space to enhance the architectural style of your
home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unilock’s versatile palette of
colours, textures and European-inspired styles or sleek modern lines are the
preferred choice for design professionals and homeowners alike.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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One of the fastest growing trends in the
industry is bringing to life your very own “Stay-cation” destination. Create
your own custom outdoor living space with a Unilock patio or pool deck and enjoy
memorable moments with family and friends.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Driveway and Entrance</b></div>
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Choose from the Select line of exclusive Unilock products for driveways,
borders and accents to add curb appeal. The experts at Schut’s will ensure your
driveway design complements the entrance and front of your home. Unilock Select
products consistently outperform other surfacing solutions and will add years
of beauty, enjoyment and value to your home and outdoor surroundings. Landscaping
the entrance of your home is one of the hottest design trends with a front
courtyard or design a walkway incorporating borders, pillars and seat walls
will add plenty of curb appeal to your existing frontage.</div>
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Make a splash with a Unilock pool deck! Ensure your plan takes into
consideration design features such as elevation, size and drainage. Lighting and
water features can add interest, accent your pool deck and provide additional safety.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether your home is an intimate city
dwelling, a comfortable suburban residence, a country retreat or a sprawling estate,
Schut’s and Unilock have the right products and design options that connect with
your lifestyle, while fitting your needs and budget. </div>
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Schut’s newly updated 2000
square foot paver and wall display out front offers a personalized viewing
experience. In the showroom people can plan and envision their dreams and
ideas. Create your own custom outdoor living space with a Unilock patio, pool
deck or outdoor grilling area and enjoy memorable moments at home with family
and friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </div>
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To learn more and see our
recently updated displays of new pavers and wall options for 2013 stop in at: 423
Mt Pleasant Road, Brantford, ON.</div>
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monumental task of deciding which landscaping products, designs and solutions
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existing or planning a new outdoor living space concrete paving and wall
products can meet the demands of your job large or small. For patios, walkways,
drives and more, pavers will give your project either a classic, crisp look or
the warmth and character of time-aged cobble.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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demonstrated exponential growth because they are a superior surfacing system
for our climate which are very affordable and easy to maintain demonstrating
superior lifelong value to today’s homeowner looking to expand their outdoor
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can provide endless design possibilities. Their naturally hewed appearance of
being gently weathered is at home in a landscape that is natural and rustic to
one that evokes feelings of classic old-world charm. Many new products offer bold
colour choices using EnduraColour Plus and varying sizes provide endless design
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stone look of tumbled wall incorporating natural stone accents or coping
provides a “vintage” appearance at home in many settings. It is the perfect
compliment to a tumbled paver and a unique solution for garden walls, pillars,
seat walls and garden edging. Also, ask your local dealer about many wall and
paver products that now carry a lifetime transferable warranty!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The fact that
pavers are strong and flexible making them resistant to cracking and come many
popular profiles and colours help many designers, contractors and homeowners
alike to create beautiful landscape designs for patios, driveways or walkways.
Many homeowners have extended their indoor living space to the outdoors by
adding backyard kitchens, fireplaces and gathering areas to compliment existing
patios and pools. Your backyard oasis eliminates the two hour drive to the
cottage or the additional maintenance responsibilities that a recreational
property may require. All the while adding value to your property with limited
maintenance and complimenting the architectural style of your home to enjoy
every day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">For over 40 years, the experts at Schut’s Brick, Stone & Landscape
have helped advise you when starting your project to ensure the correct surfacing
or wall solution for your surroundings as well as providing referrals to
preferred landscape contractors in your area<em>. </em></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">For more information about any of the products
discussed above check out <b><a href="http://www.unilock.com/">www.unilock.com</a></b><span style="color: blue;">
</span>or to view for yourself locally visit over 2000 square feet of indoor
and outdoor displays at Schut’s located at 423 Mount Pleasant Road, Brantford,
Ontario. To reach them by phone call 519-752-1512 or visit their website at <b><a href="http://www.schuts.com/"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.schuts.com</span></a>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-10969472757084693492012-08-08T09:58:00.000-04:002012-08-08T09:58:05.534-04:00Moving forward with new products and ideas built on 40 years of quality service and expertise!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Schut’s Brick, Stone &
Landscape celebrates 40 years in business. The original company started with
the Schut family in 1972 and today, owners Ken Seal and Scott Wilson move forward
with the same values of reliability, the best in new products and service from
experienced staff. Their goal is to take this well-established company and
evolve it to benefit their customers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“We have been serving the
building community for the last 40 years and continue to,” said Ken. “Schut’s
is built on our knowledgeable staff, some of whom have over 30 years in the
business. We have the expertise to offer a better supply and line of building
products, whether you are a large-scale home builder, independent trade contractor
or home owner, we can assist you with your entire building or landscape projects.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The building community has come
to Schut’s for years for their brick and stone needs. Full time sales
representatives visit on-site, measure, order and supply builders with the
finest masonry products. As Schut’s moves forward into landscaping the same
commitment to quality applies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“We are a member of the Brantford
Home Builders’ Association; local builders and landscapers know Schut’s reputation
as leaders in what we do,” said Scott. “We have the knowledge, ability and
commitment to service our customers better than anyone else.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Schut’s makes it their mission to
know and cater to their customers. They offer a personalized experience with a
landscape display out front and in the showroom at 423 Mount Pleasant Rd.,
where people can envision their ideas. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VBkkf-2d_gU7dwTskhBxVHAtKXgMSR-ywJlh4l3SOnKc3dinIx7tNlSw16nImQpa_h2QG0lXSlg2YgiZ0ZRcXpN8SAwg_NpErX2u9K_XXXmj9jGOB2oBfbFu-Rr1Bt1dN5VxqPerNI4/s1600/40th+birthday+photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VBkkf-2d_gU7dwTskhBxVHAtKXgMSR-ywJlh4l3SOnKc3dinIx7tNlSw16nImQpa_h2QG0lXSlg2YgiZ0ZRcXpN8SAwg_NpErX2u9K_XXXmj9jGOB2oBfbFu-Rr1Bt1dN5VxqPerNI4/s320/40th+birthday+photo.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“It is an added service for our
contractors,” explained Ken. “They can send their customer here and we will
assist them in the selling process. Rather than taking people a brochure to
look at a little picture they can say, “Go to Schut’s, they have it on
display.’”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This customized support, whether
it’s bricks, interior or exterior stone allows Schut’s to show customers how
the finished product will look once completed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“We have good, long term
partnerships with the building community,” said Scott. “The name is the same
and Schut’s was built on 40 years of great service. We now have a young,
progressive team that is moving forward with the same values. We are a local
company that is taking what is good and making it better.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Schut’s remains a local company
with local owners. Ken and Scott were both born and raised in Brantford and
live in the area. They value the support of the community as they move forward
for the next 40 years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">“We live in Brantford and support
local business,” said Ken. “We appreciate our customers and are always here to
help them with their projects. Anyone can come to Schut’s and have their
questions answered by knowledgeable, friendly staff who take pride in their
service.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Whether you are a contractor or
homeowner designing your dream home, renovation or creating the ultimate
outdoor living space Schut's experienced staff will answer all your questions
with expert advice and offer support for your entire project from concept to
completion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To learn more stop in at Schut’s
Brick Stone & Landscape located at 423 Mount Pleasant Road, Brantford or
visit their website </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.schuts.com/"><em>www.schuts.com</em></a><em> .<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-18095319813776607402012-05-09T14:30:00.000-04:002012-05-09T14:30:23.914-04:00Celebrating 40 Years Serving You! Thank You!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Please mark Sat. June 2, 2012 on your calendar and plan to join us for our</div>
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40th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Breakfast/BBQ & Open House</div>
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Bring the kids!</div>
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8:00 am to 1:00 pm</div>
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<a href="http://www.schuts.com/">www.schuts.com</a></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-73387096935786628872012-04-16T13:59:00.000-04:002012-04-16T13:59:44.395-04:00Why Pavers? Functional Beauty and Practical Elegance. And Green too!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FY06kZl7w0vlwqB5-deXPWoRqtqfHjkWhZQBbaEXWXxaTWSos1oLjaSEwdF5Ulf-BhphABikX9s5l8bZQ6xZuKqCwBkoxRu8oS-nL9TRBePBl7-Zg7PRWxvvnGsZl52ZD12IuQgsnyw/s1600/Driveway+Photo2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3FY06kZl7w0vlwqB5-deXPWoRqtqfHjkWhZQBbaEXWXxaTWSos1oLjaSEwdF5Ulf-BhphABikX9s5l8bZQ6xZuKqCwBkoxRu8oS-nL9TRBePBl7-Zg7PRWxvvnGsZl52ZD12IuQgsnyw/s320/Driveway+Photo2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Interlocking concrete pavements are generally composed of a surface consisting of precast modular concrete units of varying shapes, colors and textures. These are placed over a graded sand and gravel base and interlocked with bedding and joint sand, which can be constructed over a variety of sub-bases. Because they work as a flexible pavement, they can flex with minor movements in the base without cracking, making them an ideal pavement for <st1:place w:st="on">North America</st1:place>'s climate. These attributes give them several distinct advantages over other possible surfacing solutions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">The unique aspect of concrete pavers is that they interlock to help spread any load points. There are three ways pavers interlock: Vertical, Horizontal, and Rotational. (Figure 1) Vertical interlock is achieved by the shear transfer of loads<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">to surrounding units through the sand in the joints. Horizontal is maintained by the pavers being of sufficient thickness, placed closely together, and restrained by a curb from lateral forces. Rotational interlock is achieved through the use of laying patterns that disperse forces from braking, turning and accelerating vehicles<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Durability</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - The combination of high density, high compressive strength and low absorption rate makes concrete paving stones highly resistant to salt scaling, a common problem with some types of concrete. This also makes paving stones excellent for frequent and heavy loading.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Aesthetics</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - The visual impact of paving stones adds character and charm to any installation. With interlocking<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>pavers, color, shape and texture can be incorporated to complement any project design.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Freeze-thaw resistance</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - Frost damage is virtually nonexistent. The joints between the paver units absorb any movement caused by frost.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Below ground access</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - Pavers can be removed and reinstalled without any visual or functional changes. This is ideal for utility access below ground.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Skid resistance</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - The surface texture of pavers gives superior traction in pedestrian, automotive and pool applications.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Economics</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - Paving stones offer an economical alternative to other types of pavement especially over the long term. When maintenance and replacement costs are considered, other forms of paving are usually more expensive.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Environmentally Friendly</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> – Many manufacturers have introduced paver designs equipped with special spacer bars to create a permeable paving solution which when combined with recommended jointing and base materials allows for the rapid penetration of rainwater into the sub-base and subsoil.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Reusable</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - If the pavers must be removed in order to correct a pavement problem, or to allow utility installation or repair, the pavers are completely reusable (this is helpful to the environment as well!)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Maintenance</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - With proper installation, pavers require low maintenance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Accessories </span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">- Accessory products for pavers, such as lights, are available to transform outdoor spaces into more functional areas.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Modularity</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - Paving stones can be installed in a variety of patterns, including curves, straight lines and intricate designs, and add vitality to almost any environment. The combination of compatible shapes, sizes and colors gives the impression of multiple layers and depth with unique surface textures.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-indent: -36pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Ready to use</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> - They may be used immediately upon completion of installation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Since 1972, for over 40 years, Schut’s Brick, Stone & Landscape has been serving contractors and helping homeowners like you create lasting impressions by turning your home building and landscaping dreams into reality. Their extensive outdoor showroom at <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">423 Mount Pleasant Road</st1:address></st1:street> features many pavers and retaining wall solutions by Unilock. With over 2000 square feet of colour and design ideas for your outdoor world not only will you view the latest products and designs but you’ll be able to speak with knowledgeable staff who can guide you through the product selection process with both you and your contractor from concept to completion. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Visit </span><a href="http://www.schuts.com/"><span style="color: white;">www.schuts.com</span></a><span style="color: white;"> or drop in to pick up your Free 2012 Unilock selection guide designed to connect you to the many possibilities of your newly reclaimed outdoor space!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><span style="color: white;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79aJaYkw1riqUBlz7h7ICUfmcmgJXDYgWGlbab1ckz930hcIrW_PzDqQLtYq3SlCBDc3cK-tRg0wYLgufTKGFzsAEeLaqNJ2nuEOqAsCOFbwPbmWMAWN1uOvQ93anPhigZ-hrsJUVBH0/s1600/Typical+Interlocking+Concrete+Pavement+System.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg79aJaYkw1riqUBlz7h7ICUfmcmgJXDYgWGlbab1ckz930hcIrW_PzDqQLtYq3SlCBDc3cK-tRg0wYLgufTKGFzsAEeLaqNJ2nuEOqAsCOFbwPbmWMAWN1uOvQ93anPhigZ-hrsJUVBH0/s320/Typical+Interlocking+Concrete+Pavement+System.JPG" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-13543747952023552322012-03-26T15:13:00.000-04:002012-03-26T15:13:32.836-04:00Home Improvement - Spring 2012<div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; text-align: left;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: white;">Imagine the Possibilities …. Come Home to Your New Outdoor Living Room!<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div><span style="color: white;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: white;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">The space outside your home is a special space. It’s where you share moments with the people you love. It’s where you create lasting memories and impressions with family and friends and where neighbours come together. The perfect outdoor space isn’t just designed to look beautiful; the perfect outdoor space can be functional and elegant as well. There are many products that can help you to achieve your style and design goals while matching the needs of your budget and lifestyle.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Imagine coming home to a beautifully appointed driveway and front walkway that welcomes you each and every evening. Or enjoy that early morning coffee in your own front courtyard surrounded by cozy seat walls and gardens. Just imagine entertaining a large party of friends and family on your newly created outdoor kitchen and dining area. Experience the joy of preparing your favourite foods on a built-in grill and relax by the stand-up island while your guests enjoy the warm glow from your new outdoor fireplace. This can all be made possible through some of the ideas below:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Room to Grow<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><span style="color: white;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Entertain larger groups? Seat walls help to provide additional seating which add flexibility to any living space and can make great partitions for privacy as well. Consider designing adjoining “rooms” such as an eating area, a lounging or relaxing area for quiet conversations and an entertaining area much like your home is divided inside.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Cook and grill outdoors on an attractive and functional grill. Utilize complementary banding and borders of Unilock Select products on horizontal and vertical surfaces to tie elements and colours of each feature of the project together.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"> </span><br />
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</div><span style="color: white;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Driveways<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Design the ultimate welcome mat to your home and make a bold statement with deep colours held timeless and true through the process of EnduraColorPlus. Your installation professional can provide suggestions for banding and borders that create a cohesive look leading to your own personal oasis at the end of each day.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Consider a flared front walkway that invites guests to your front door. Encourage the use of your front yard by building a small courtyard surrounded with seat walls and pillars with lanterns or lighting elements to highlight this area and create an evening wonderland that can be enjoyed beyond daytime boundaries.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"> </span><br />
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</div><span style="color: white;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Pool Decks<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Lighter coloured pavers with non-slip surfaces ensure safety and comfort for you and your guests. Often these pavers are cooler to walk on than many types of natural stone and will enhance your enjoyment on those hot summer afternoons by the pool with family and friends.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="color: white;"> </span><br />
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</div><span style="color: white;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Build it – Let us help you!<o:p></o:p></span></b></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Since 1972, for over 40 years Schut’s Brick, Stone & Landscape has been helping homeowners like you create lasting impressions by turning your home building and landscaping dreams into reality to be enjoyed for many years. We invite you to visit our extensive outdoor showroom at <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">423 Mount Pleasant Road</st1:address></st1:street> featuring pavers and retaining wall solutions by Unilock. With over 2000 square feet of colour and design ideas for your outdoor world not only will you be able to view the latest products and designs but you’ll be able to speak with our knowledgeable staff who can guide you through the product selection process with both you and your contractor. Visit us at </span><a href="http://www.schuts.com/"><span style="color: white;">www.schuts.com</span></a><span style="color: white;"> or drop in to pick up your Free 2012 Unilock selection guide designed to connect you to the many possibilities of your newly reclaimed outdoor space!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-15715002349061948972012-03-07T12:15:00.000-05:002012-03-07T12:15:05.517-05:002012 - CELEBRATING 40 YEARS IN BUSINESS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfcyHAdrjTlXLWmVbn4enh7AF6sfQTKnA7hp0fbrImnlqypAhTt0WKqjze-n7JcJIELVvRO005ncRvH4fr-qdOvrP9UYNajX_8saENks_WCyikhBYQ7RQ4NoUX_gvWMbSnHf9mnFt7V8/s1600/40TH+LOGO+COLOUR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="102" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfcyHAdrjTlXLWmVbn4enh7AF6sfQTKnA7hp0fbrImnlqypAhTt0WKqjze-n7JcJIELVvRO005ncRvH4fr-qdOvrP9UYNajX_8saENks_WCyikhBYQ7RQ4NoUX_gvWMbSnHf9mnFt7V8/s320/40TH+LOGO+COLOUR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-738152027306626512011-10-21T16:01:00.000-04:002011-10-21T16:01:54.140-04:00Do You Have The Decorating Itch?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdL4WkA7WhwFfxbpt791uyPTLmtDeVvouI6HUDwsd9UTLNCILyCpXLUqfoZXk-48BqFxA9zEQD9Iz0dbSp69_NQh_byoWOinFcCT9RNMqQlqnpfc_xFqlAGxNsGQAZdakqJZeYU07_Vow/s1600/New+Image4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdL4WkA7WhwFfxbpt791uyPTLmtDeVvouI6HUDwsd9UTLNCILyCpXLUqfoZXk-48BqFxA9zEQD9Iz0dbSp69_NQh_byoWOinFcCT9RNMqQlqnpfc_xFqlAGxNsGQAZdakqJZeYU07_Vow/s200/New+Image4.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9vCXmbClN7P7UFTsO0v21HzOhsToYBH5LXuSB7iJHt6sq8z5jIsbEWsEWig-Vib15FYrp9VRV5SkqXQZ2qE4gF3KEhuuJgxnuU7orv9-T_cd6AmRalRjbVyQ4rXZ5W5pxDgoPrqzPbQ/s1600/New+Image3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9vCXmbClN7P7UFTsO0v21HzOhsToYBH5LXuSB7iJHt6sq8z5jIsbEWsEWig-Vib15FYrp9VRV5SkqXQZ2qE4gF3KEhuuJgxnuU7orv9-T_cd6AmRalRjbVyQ4rXZ5W5pxDgoPrqzPbQ/s1600/New+Image3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl9vCXmbClN7P7UFTsO0v21HzOhsToYBH5LXuSB7iJHt6sq8z5jIsbEWsEWig-Vib15FYrp9VRV5SkqXQZ2qE4gF3KEhuuJgxnuU7orv9-T_cd6AmRalRjbVyQ4rXZ5W5pxDgoPrqzPbQ/s200/New+Image3.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: white;">Spruce up your fireplace! Make your bar a focal point! How about a beautiful accent wall?</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qtYqk5SJNov4YxgtmPKUkyFxItoMAOlaGqgmSUAh7mZhADU2rIbqqfMZIkKGMR04t9O6_1zIpJN7TbWp7qa62yUtOL4Cf41uQXsEXCRmEfz8QSzPKTFUqKZDqd7bgAc6RstskUVFRhA/s1600/New+Image5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6qtYqk5SJNov4YxgtmPKUkyFxItoMAOlaGqgmSUAh7mZhADU2rIbqqfMZIkKGMR04t9O6_1zIpJN7TbWp7qa62yUtOL4Cf41uQXsEXCRmEfz8QSzPKTFUqKZDqd7bgAc6RstskUVFRhA/s200/New+Image5.JPG" width="200" /></span></a><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Dutch Quality Stone</strong> is the perfect choice. The Trillium Collection has twelve different colours/profiles to choose from. For more information about Dutch Quality stone give us a call at 519-752-1512 or visit their website at </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.schuts.com/">www.schuts.com</a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Better still view for yourself at Schut's Brick & Stone located at 423 Mount Pleasant Rd Brantford Ontario.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"></span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-23973537844758878282011-08-17T14:25:00.000-04:002011-08-17T14:25:00.373-04:00Landscaping 101<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 35.7pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">LANDSCAPING 101</span></span></b></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 35.7pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">Schut’s are here to help, but before you begin please take some time to consider the following!</span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-indent: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">GETTING STARTED</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">Always start with a good plan it helps you determine the materials required, the amount of work involved, the order in which to accomplish your tasks and the sequence of product placement and installation.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-indent: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">LAYING THE GROUND WORK</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Consider doing your project in phases (ie back to front)<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u></u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Call before you dig to locate all underground utilities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“IT’S FREE”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: white;"> <em>Call five working days prior to starting your project</em>.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u></u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Property survey<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u></u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Building permits<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u></u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Municipal by-laws and building codes<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u></u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Soil type assessment<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u></u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Talk to your neighbours<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u></u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 72pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Plan your material delivery and storage to minimize site disruption<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u></u></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -35.7pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">SKETCH YOUR PLAN</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -35.7pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">Putting your ideas on paper will ensure that your new outdoor living space is functional.</span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20.7pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Identify the location of the house</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: 20.7pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Add in existing trees and buses, lawn, walkways and driveway</span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 70.9pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then add the compass direction and the direction of summer sunrise and sunset<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 70.9pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next add wind direction, windbreaks and screens<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u> </u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 36pt; text-indent: -36pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">WHERE DO I START</span></b></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 70.9pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Install irrigation and drainage systems<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 70.9pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Patios, walls, fences, walkways and other permanent fixtures<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 70.9pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Trees, shrubs and plants<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 70.9pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt;"><span style="color: white;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">4.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lawn<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u></u></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt 35.7pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -35.7pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Calibri;">DO SOME LEG WORK</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: white;">Well planned landscaping adds great value to your home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bad landscaping doesn’t.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Read magazines and books. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attend home and garden shows, watch television shows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Walk around the neighbourhood and look at other people’s properties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Drop in at our showroom located at 423 Mt Pleasant Rd, Brantford…and chat with one of our friendly helpful sales staff. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give us a call at 519-752-1512 or visit our website </span><a href="http://www.schuts.com/">http://www.schuts.com/</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u></u></b></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-63893913487745695512011-07-25T13:52:00.000-04:002011-07-25T13:52:45.904-04:00Patio Season Is Here!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With home improvement season in high gear, homeowners are faced with the monumental task of deciding which products and designs will best suit their needs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">If improving an existing or planning a new outdoor living space concrete paving and wall products can meet the demands of your job large or small. For patios, walkways, drives and more, pavers will give your project either a classic, crisp look or the warmth and character of time-aged cobble.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Today,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the use of interlocking pavers have demonstrated exponential growth because they are a superior surfacing system for our climate which are very affordable and easy to maintain demonstrating superior lifelong value to today’s homeowner looking to expand their outdoor living space to spend time with family and friends.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Tumbled products can provide endless design possibilities. Their naturally hewed appearance of being gently weathered is at home in a landscape that is natural and rustic to one that evokes feelings of classic old-world charm. Bold colour choices and varying sizes provide endless design possibilities. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The weathered stone look of tumbled wall incorporating natural stone accents or coping provides a “vintage” appearance at home in many settings. It is slightly smaller than previous versions making it easier to use and more affordable. It is the perfect compliment to a tumbled paver and a unique solution for garden walls, pillars, seat walls and garden edging. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The fact that pavers are strong and flexible making them resistant to cracking and come many popular profiles and colours help many designers, contractors and homeowners alike to create beautiful landscape designs for patios, driveways or walkways. Many homeowners have extended their indoor living space to the outdoors by adding backyard kitchens, fireplaces and gathering areas to compliment existing patios and pools. Your backyard oasis eliminates the two hour drive to the cottage or the additional maintenance responsibilities that a recreational property may require. All the while adding value to your property with limited maintenance and complimenting the architectural style of your home to enjoy every day!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Our experts can help advise you when starting your project to ensure the correct surfacing or wall solution for your surroundings as well as providing referrals to preferred landscape contractors in your area<em>. </em></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">For more information about any of the products discussed above check out <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://www.oakspavers.com/">http://www.oakspavers.com/</a></span></b><span style="color: blue;"> </span>or to view for yourself locally visit over 1800 square feet of indoor and outdoor displays at Schut’s Brick & Stone located at 423 Mount Pleasant Road, Brantford, Ontario. To reach them by phone call 519-752-1512 or visit their website at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: windowtext;"><a href="http://www.schuts.com/">http://www.schuts.com/</a></span>.</b></span></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-80800036905774209622011-07-08T09:39:00.000-04:002011-07-08T09:39:29.575-04:00Benefits & Disadvantages of all Common Paving Materials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg0vMFjgfjvbBpwfOau9-NmA5LCs4RCWwAfQui1BtwpJDo6xqQw_2iVSVgOK6YznUCLPW54G-rcJAH_oS-INv2FA7ymDsYEiqM4EhxfvUgpC5p3yxVvvsjwC9u-am4l4kuw7Nn5XmBng/s1600/paverchartcomparison2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" i$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDg0vMFjgfjvbBpwfOau9-NmA5LCs4RCWwAfQui1BtwpJDo6xqQw_2iVSVgOK6YznUCLPW54G-rcJAH_oS-INv2FA7ymDsYEiqM4EhxfvUgpC5p3yxVvvsjwC9u-am4l4kuw7Nn5XmBng/s640/paverchartcomparison2.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-38214783702278992862011-06-10T10:40:00.003-04:002011-06-20T16:21:52.674-04:00Link & Win<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjBQ_a37NM5R2_mfDS1TGB5WUzGDNdGpmEQNkCjh91sl2J57tzh6J-5h9xmCBd1eKQm-Ags3Z0gbJOT2euLKDiXt3m-85AzWJ-XqrVIdGgVBlKeSEO2_pADTagvfwc1ZaRBBBwVJXnlE/s1600/facebookbloginsertsingle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjBQ_a37NM5R2_mfDS1TGB5WUzGDNdGpmEQNkCjh91sl2J57tzh6J-5h9xmCBd1eKQm-Ags3Z0gbJOT2euLKDiXt3m-85AzWJ-XqrVIdGgVBlKeSEO2_pADTagvfwc1ZaRBBBwVJXnlE/s320/facebookbloginsertsingle.jpg" t8="true" width="320" /></a></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-47003637138893383842011-06-10T10:35:00.000-04:002011-06-10T10:35:36.013-04:00Paving Stones: A Rock Solid Choice for Thousands of Years!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U9NpAKBSjExRBWLTIgt0Rl0f4KRKs2IosZI39seUxATaalbhyphenhyphenDRCnsIcaLd3dInzPzJiDnDgsaz4zdscNtbLAYlsm3ncs8WaquCMr7MzqnWmRaEHl8r9AlcAfumYj-M9zEFTmayj0-Y/s1600/pavers.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="177" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5U9NpAKBSjExRBWLTIgt0Rl0f4KRKs2IosZI39seUxATaalbhyphenhyphenDRCnsIcaLd3dInzPzJiDnDgsaz4zdscNtbLAYlsm3ncs8WaquCMr7MzqnWmRaEHl8r9AlcAfumYj-M9zEFTmayj0-Y/s400/pavers.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> For over 5,000 years the interlocking paving stone has been the choice of previous generations for consistent and reliable performance on the streets of both Europe and <place w:st="on">North America</place>. Around 3,000 B.C. the very first roads were made from segmental paving units by the Romans and over two thousand years ago, tightly placed cut stones covering a compacted aggregate base were used to create revolutionary roadway solutions. Today, those same roads are still in use with the original paving stones!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">This simple yet economical, durable, and almost maintenance-free system became standard as one of the most versatile old-world paving solutions and has now been reintroduced and reinvented over the last 35 years with much technological advancement. One of the biggest advantages of choosing concrete pavers is that if a repair ever does become necessary, a stained or damaged paver can be easily replaced by removing and reinstalling new pavers unlike other surfacing solutions.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Today, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the use of interlocking pavers have demonstrated exponential growth because they are a superior surfacing system for our climate which are very affordable and easy to maintain demonstrating superior lifelong value to today’s homeowner looking to expand their outdoor living space to spend time with family and friends.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Current pavers are manufactured using concrete to exact standards, provide long-term durability and many are backed by lifetime warranties. Concrete pavers have become the industry standard, originating in <place w:st="on">Europe</place> after World War II as a replacement for clay brick streets. Billions of square feet have now been installed annually throughout the world and it’s very interesting that an old world solution can become one of the preferred solutions for modern living.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Paving stones for our environment are typically made from concrete. Although other materials exist this method is best suited to our climate and many breakthroughs have occurred that provide environmental or “green” surfacing solutions with the use of pavers. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">Manufacturers recommend to set stones in approximately one inch of sand with a compacted granular base of at least 6 to 12 inches (more base may be required depending the soil make- up of your residence). The layer of sand helps to keep water away from the pavers and to effortlessly provide more efficient drainage which will help to prevent wear tracks, erosion or damage from freeze/thaw cycles. To fill in the gaps polymeric jointing sand is also recommended which prevents weed growth or ant populations which are now problems of the past thanks to this new technology. As well, edge restraints such as SnapEdge are now the norm to prevent any lateral movement with your project. You can also repair older interlocking driveways, walkways or patios very easily and economically with the introduction of these new advancements.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">The fact that pavers are strong and flexible making them resistant to cracking and come many popular profiles and colours help many designers, contractors and homeowners alike to create beautiful landscape designs for patios, driveways or walkways. Many homeowners have extended their indoor living space to the outdoors by adding backyard kitchens, fireplaces and gathering areas to compliment existing patios and pools. Your backyard oasis eliminates the two hour drive to the cottage or the additional maintenance responsibilities that a recreational property may require. All the while adding value to your property with limited maintenance and complimenting the architectural style of your home so you can enjoy every day!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 9pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">The advantages of paving stones are many and it helps to familiarize you with all surfacing or wall building options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our local experts can help to evaluate your current plans and goals to ensure recommendations and solutions that you’ll enjoy for years to come. As well, they can provide referrals to preferred, experienced and reliable contractors within your specific area who use trusted industry and manufacturer recommended installation techniques.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 9pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><span style="color: white;">For </span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">more information about any of the products discussed above check out </span><span style="color: white;"><a href="http://www.oakspavers.com/">http://www.oakspavers.com/</a> or to view for yourself locally visit over 1800 square feet of indoor and outdoor displays at Schut’s Brick & Stone located at 423 Mount Pleasant Road, Brantford, Ontario. To reach them by phone call 519-752-1512 or visit their website at <a href="http://www.schuts.com/">http://www.schuts.com/</a></span>.</span></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-45111012180944093542011-05-18T16:02:00.000-04:002011-05-18T16:02:49.339-04:00Natural Flame enhances either your Indoor or Outdoor Living Space<h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFvccft3OQp6I9t0t79UBVmjinoieOd1qt8xRb_LIDk7hzX7iJYorQuXqpdFnWxaIjxBbhOQCps3GuBl8ZaOn3lJx-lG1AqsONs4SfCdr2TkJBMI7wcC9C_dyaPmeXKZWgxebbtnavUU/s1600/outdoor.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkFvccft3OQp6I9t0t79UBVmjinoieOd1qt8xRb_LIDk7hzX7iJYorQuXqpdFnWxaIjxBbhOQCps3GuBl8ZaOn3lJx-lG1AqsONs4SfCdr2TkJBMI7wcC9C_dyaPmeXKZWgxebbtnavUU/s320/outdoor.gif" width="240" /></span></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Now that you’ve finishing your outdoor living space don’t forget how your newly discovered extension of your surroundings will look in the evening when you’re entertaining friends or just relaxing with your family. </span></h1><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">By adding the touch of a natural burning flame to your indoor or outdoor environment it can dramatically change the mood or ambience of your special occasion and your keep your guest’s fond memories of their experience at your home warm and alive until you meet again. Various restaurants, hotels and resorts have used this timeless technique to create a warm and inviting atmosphere to enjoy dinner, drinks or conversation with friends and family in casual and relaxing moments spent together.</span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">You can add warmth and character to your home by illuminating the stone and plantings in your patio, garden or pool area with the flicker of natural flame. The dancing flame’s warm soft light and the shadows it casts will enhance your surroundings and help to replicate the mood and ambience that humans have long enjoyed with their friends and families for centuries in-front of an open flame as a focal point. </span></h1><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><h1 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Whether you’re in the surroundings of your outdoor kitchen, fireplace or simply enjoying dinner with guests at your patio table the addition of candles, hurricane lamps, Tiki torches or soft patio lighting solutions have added years of enjoyment and ways to extend people’s time together well into the evening hours during the coming relaxful summer months spent in the outdoors.</span></h1><h1 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white;"></span> </h1><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsxlU1rh5FlArRXW8X_msXalpF61bg-yvteAtNiJE9QCl5u0urrtPQqBEyHfGT0dHXD-7FV38eFbEHsSr2dc_EOfnenNuYHOFOCwOfKHwDImsQoByNO7R4OfkPtwuidGpvUUTyJNef98/s1600/inside.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="color: white;"><img border="0" height="270" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsxlU1rh5FlArRXW8X_msXalpF61bg-yvteAtNiJE9QCl5u0urrtPQqBEyHfGT0dHXD-7FV38eFbEHsSr2dc_EOfnenNuYHOFOCwOfKHwDImsQoByNO7R4OfkPtwuidGpvUUTyJNef98/s320/inside.gif" width="320" /></span></a><span style="color: white;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">One new idea for creating the timeless and natural look of an open flame is the Tempest Torch™</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">- a dramatic decorative outdoor gas lamp now available in an attractive new indoor/outdoor Table Top model that breaks the traditional barriers of standard torch design. This unit creates a natural venturi effect causing a unique flame to spiral and dance within the tempered glass walls without the use of electricity! It burns safely over a few hours with the use of an affordable ethanol based gel (similar to fuel used for chaffing dishes or warming trays). </span></span></h1><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span> </h1><h1 style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Alternatively, plumbed in models available can be connected to existing natural gas or propane sources and added to outdoor surroundings by being incorporated into pillars or as sconces on an outside wall to light gathering areas.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></h1><h1 style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"></span></h1><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
<span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Created as a decorative outdoor lighting furnishing for a wide array of exterior settings and applications, including landscape lighting, it is designed to create the ultimate in lighting enhancement. The display possibilities are nearly endless; outdoor living space lighting, home, retail or business store front lighting, lighting as walkway pillars, pool area lighting, mounted onto portable bases or featured on an exterior wall or entry for general outdoor lighting.</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">It comes in two versions: A very easy manual light system as a table top model (which can be used outdoors or indoors in well ventilated areas) or an electronic ignition version that allows multiple units to be turned on/off by the flip of a light switch or can be tied into your homes automated lighting system.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial", "sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: white;">The Tempest Torch™ is manufactured in <place w:st="on">North America</place> and won <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Best Outdoor Room Furnishing </i></b>and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Best of Show for all Outdoor Products </i></b>at the<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Hearth, Patio and BBQ Expo. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>It<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i></b>has also been featured on the award winning <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Extreme Makeover – Home Edition</i></b>. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with many other outdoor living solutions it can be viewed and demonstrated at Schut’s Brick, Stone & Landscape, 423 Mount Pleasant Road in <place w:st="on"><city w:st="on">Brantford</city></place>. Proudly serving <city w:st="on">Brantford</city>, <place w:st="on"><placename w:st="on">Brant</placename> <placename w:st="on">County</placename></place> and the surrounding areas for almost 40 years.</span> <a href="http://www.schuts.com/">http://www.schuts.com/</a> </span></div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-8861133888183954472011-05-11T11:06:00.003-04:002011-05-11T11:21:59.108-04:00Patio Season is (almost) here! Plan Your Projects Now to Spring into Summer!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="color: white;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This spring, especially with the long and cold winter hopefully soon behind us many homeowners are beginning to plan what to do with their outdoor living space. Now is the best time to decide which products and designs will most suit their needs and to spend some time planning or staging their projects with their local experts.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If improving an existing or planning a new outdoor living space concrete paving and wall products can meet the demands of your job large or small. For patios, walkways, drives and more, pavers will give your project either a classic, crisp look or the warmth and character of time-aged cobble.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the use of interlocking pavers have demonstrated exponential growth because they are a superior surfacing system for our climate which are very affordable and easy to maintain demonstrating superior lifelong value to today’s homeowner looking to expand their outdoor living areas to spend more quality time enjoying both family and friends.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Low maintenance being a key benefit of implementing concrete paver systems into you outdoor designs given<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>many products such as polymeric sand that is used to fill the gaps between pavers help to eliminate weed growth or insect penetration for many seasons. As well, the use of edge restraints will help retain the shape of your paving surface for years to come because they are able to restrict lateral movement into adjoining areas such as grass or gardens. </span></div><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also from a “Green” perspective a growing trend in today’s residential and commercial landscaping environments are Permeable Paving Solutions comprised of a layer of pavers separated by joints that are filled with small stones, and an “open-graded” base, such as crushed stone layers that do not contain small or fine particles. The void spaces between these layers of stone allow water to enter between the pavers, down among the crushed stone base, and infiltrate it back into the soil subgrade. The system provides 100% surface permeability and the base filters storm water and reduces pollutants.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif";"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tumbled products can provide endless design possibilities. Their naturally hewed appearance of being gently weathered is at home in a landscape that is natural and rustic to one that evokes feelings of classic old-world charm. Bold colour choices and varying sizes provide endless design possibilities.</span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The weathered stone look of tumbled wall incorporating natural stone accents or coping provides a “vintage” appearance at home in many settings. It is slightly smaller than previous versions making it easier to use and more affordable. It is the perfect compliment to a tumbled paver and a unique solution for garden walls, pillars, seat walls and garden edging. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fact that pavers are strong and flexible making them resistant to cracking and are produced in so many popular profiles and colours help many designers, contractors and homeowners alike to create beautiful landscape designs for patios, driveways or walkways. Many homeowners have extended their indoor living space to the outdoors by adding backyard kitchens, fireplaces and gathering areas to compliment existing patios and pools. Your backyard oasis eliminates the two hour drive to the cottage or the additional maintenance responsibilities that a recreational property may require. All the while adding value to your property with limited maintenance and complimenting the architectural style of your home to enjoy every day!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Our experts can help advise you when starting your project to ensure the correct surfacing or wall solution for your surroundings as well as providing referrals to preferred landscape contractors in your area<em>. </em></span>For more information about any of the products discussed above check out <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.oakspavers.com/">http://www.oakspavers.com/</a></b> or to view for yourself locally visit over 1800 square feet of indoor and outdoor displays at Schut’s Brick, Stone & Landscape located at 423 Mount Pleasant Road, Brantford, Ontario. To reach them by phone call<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>519-752-1512 or visit their website at</span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1935325334"><span style="color: white;"> </span></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: white;"><a href="http://www.schuts.com/">http://www.schuts.com/</a>.</span></b></span></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">In general permeable pavements are good for the environment. They visually define vehicular and pedestrian traffic areas, reduce micro-climate temperatures and enhance tree growth. A wide variety of patterns, shapes and colors define areas and tie them in with the surrounding structures and landscape. The pavements are designed to improve the health, safety, and well-being of both people and nature. </span></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">(Source: ICPI, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute)</span></span></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><br />
</span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; line-height: 15pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">Recently, Oaks has developed an ecological paver with a classical look </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">(Enviro Pave)</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"> which is kind to the environment. It is designed to compliment any area that you would consider installing standard pavers but it demonstrates many of the attributes and benefits as discussed above. Concrete grid units </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">(Turf Slab)</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"> are environmentally friendly and offer erosion control, while the open surfaces can often promote vegetation growth. This in turn allows our pavers to blend in with the environment.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">These products are a favorite of designers for stabilizing soil and turf areas which are susceptible to erosion or traffic, whether it is pedestrian or vehicular. Enviro Pavers are excellent for stormwater management and assist in the recharge of groundwater.</span></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">For more information regarding making environmental friendly choices in landscaping or to learn more about Oaks product offerings please ask for Sheila or Brad at Schut’s Brick & Stone, 423 Mount Pleasant Road in Brantford or call 519-752-1512 or visit </span></span></span><a href="http://www.schuts.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">www.schuts.com</span></span></span></a></span></div><h1 style="line-height: 15pt; margin: auto 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">ENVIRO </span></span></span><span class="darkbrown1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">PAVE </span></span></span><div class="size14bold" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: auto 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">A classic look in an ecological paver that is kind to the environment</span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">.</span></span></span></span></b></div></span></span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Z4FZvRgr0gYAqbXyhij4Th1ujxn3cpr0m-HEBF-89YPjIUmQZThWjVMW105oylSbME7WZ7-jYklLGk-nuql1lbTuw05p2vemAqa-PE1C2-V0rGIGJ13XeL8cWWJ4qsBgoBay9GpaRqU/s1600/ecopaver.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><img border="0" height="163" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Z4FZvRgr0gYAqbXyhij4Th1ujxn3cpr0m-HEBF-89YPjIUmQZThWjVMW105oylSbME7WZ7-jYklLGk-nuql1lbTuw05p2vemAqa-PE1C2-V0rGIGJ13XeL8cWWJ4qsBgoBay9GpaRqU/s320/ecopaver.gif" width="320" /></span></span></span></a></div><div class="size14bold" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: auto 0cm;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"></span></span></span></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">TURF SLAB</span></span></span></span></b></div><div class="size14bold" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: auto 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">A designer's favorite for stabilizing soil and turf areas susceptible to erosion or traffic.</span></span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdfVqQtiAu2lGhMDFQuBFJWPY2-iz9NQJ-M5XE8jat4ppSWpt0iFfJnY4rd6uCbfoNlWYLtFoIuA9uq37AHU0m7-NfkRIEc4AY4f1WE7gjz5l2p7EOIv5IUWsmo3jfriGiQqayYqIEhCc/s1600/turfslab.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><img border="0" height="155" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdfVqQtiAu2lGhMDFQuBFJWPY2-iz9NQJ-M5XE8jat4ppSWpt0iFfJnY4rd6uCbfoNlWYLtFoIuA9uq37AHU0m7-NfkRIEc4AY4f1WE7gjz5l2p7EOIv5IUWsmo3jfriGiQqayYqIEhCc/s320/turfslab.gif" width="320" /></span></span></span></a></div><div class="size14bold" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: auto 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><br />
</span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"> </span></div><div class="size14bold" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: auto 0cm;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">MINI</span></span></span><span class="darkbrown1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"> SLAB</span></span></span></span></span></strong></div><div class="size14bold" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: auto 0cm;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">The ultimate erosion protection system with it’s unique dove-tail locking system.</span></span></span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjul7Wsl4UVaYxiiBJiOq8BLfOSOCdDPS_-7dCtUA6rmo-5EIu3KDayEwt14VHKryBkMnMZMnu95Oh3YR_adW6ffFAitBLpvb-8VCuwhLvA-v-gyc1_S0NndXLFNJwVVllV8eAlUNBzvSU/s1600/smallpavergif.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><img border="0" height="155" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjul7Wsl4UVaYxiiBJiOq8BLfOSOCdDPS_-7dCtUA6rmo-5EIu3KDayEwt14VHKryBkMnMZMnu95Oh3YR_adW6ffFAitBLpvb-8VCuwhLvA-v-gyc1_S0NndXLFNJwVVllV8eAlUNBzvSU/s320/smallpavergif.gif" width="320" /></span></span></span></a></div><div class="size14bold" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: auto 0cm;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"><br />
</span> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;"> </span></div><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 19.5pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">suitable for vehicular and pedestrian traffic </span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; line-height: 19.5pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">Two dove-tail locking tabs allow for a 25 degree angle for sloped installation </span></span></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom-color: initial; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: medium; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: medium; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: medium; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: medium; line-height: 19.5pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">A system that provides the best solution for lakeside and streambank stabilization, retention ponds, and stormwater </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: black;">spillway</span></span></span></span></span></li>
</ul>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020745313242195568.post-61612295327585910232011-04-19T15:10:00.000-04:002011-04-19T15:10:21.320-04:0010 Easy Steps for Building Patios, Walkways and Driveways<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether you plan to work with a specialized landscape contractor or try tackling a project yourself it is important to know how you or your contractor will prepare your base for the type of project that you are undertaking.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The most important part of the project is the preparation of the correct base for the type of soil that you are working in. This for all intents and purposes <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">is </i>the patio, walkway or driveway and the patio stones or pavers are the “icing on the cake” which will stay beautiful and enjoyable for years to come if everything underground has been prepared correctly.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The following is a simplified perspective on building a patio, walkway or driveway. For full details it is always recommended to consult with your contractor or industry experts for exact details, especially for identifying what type of soil your project is being built on.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><ol style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Planning</u></b> – Draw a plan view showing measurements and grade elevations – remember, “a picture says a 1,000 words.” This will assist with explaining your intended project to your potential landscape contractors when your are sourcing quotes or when working with your local experts who will help to assist you with calculations for base materials and patio stones (styles, colours, type) required for your project.</span></li>
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</div><ol start="2" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Preparation</u></b> - Mark out the location of the patio, walkway or driveway. Call the utilities (i.e. gas, electricity), phone company and cable T.V. for locates. Tools Required: Wheel barrow, rake, shovel, plate compactor (with protector), guillotine and/or masonry saw, tape measure, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection. In some cases heavy earth moving equipment may be required depending on the scope of the project and the materials being worked with.</span></li>
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</div><ol start="3" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Excavation</u></b> – Excavate the minimum required depth depending on your application (your local experts or contractor can make recommendations for this based specific questions regarding your soil content and by referring to a Base Thickness Chart). For walkways, excavate a minimum of 3” wider than the area. For driveways and patios excavate a minimum of 6” wider than the area you are applying pavers to.</span></li>
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</div><ol start="4" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Base</u></b> – Fill the area with gravel (Granular A) – depth based on recommendations from the Base Thickness Chart – available at your local experts. Grade the base as closely as possible to the final contour of the finished job. Slope all installations away from the house or building for drainage purposes. (Minimum 1/8” slope over every 10 feet) The gravel should be 3” below finished height. Compact maximum 3” thick at a time.</span></li>
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</div><ol start="5" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Screeding</u></b> – Pavers are laid on a 1” bed of coarse sand, placed directly on the compacted base. See a cross section of this at your local experts. Use a 1” diameter pipe as a screeding guide on top of the gravel. Set up the guides so that your pavers are 3/8” above the finished level to allow for compacting. Level the sand evenly by pulling a board along the pipes. Once you have completed the area, remove the guides, and fill in the grooves. Do not walk on the screeded surface. </span></li>
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</div><ol start="6" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Laying the Pavers</u></b> – Place the pavers directly on the screeded bed of sand. Start laying along the longest straight side. Keep lines straight using string lines. This will minimize the cutting required. It is important that the lines of your pavers are square, 90 degrees to each other, to fit properly. If you are installing circles, fans or a soldier course (a border of pavers around the area) you will want to place these first before installing the rest of the pattern.</span></li>
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</div><ol start="7" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Cutting</u></b> – You may need to cut pavers that don’t fit along edges or around objects. Mark the pavers and cut with either a guillotine cutter or masonry saw. A guillotine cutter is the easiest method of cutting, but for an exact cut a “dry cut” masonry saw or a tub-style “wet saw” works best. These can be rented at your local rental outlet. Always wear appropriate safety gear when cutting.</span></li>
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</div><ol start="8" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Edging</u></b> – Edge restraints are a critical element to the durability of a paver installation. They prevent the pavers from lateral movement and shifting over time. A product such as Snapedge is economical and effective. Various concrete products can be used as curbing also. Ask your local experts for details.</span></li>
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</div><ol start="9" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Compacting</u></b> – After the installation is complete, including edge restraints, the pavers must be swept clean and then compacted with a plate compactor (and protector). This helps settle the pavers into the bedding sand and creates a flat surface. (For patterns, such as circles, you may want to put some jointing sand in first to stabilize the smaller pieces.) We recommend a minimum of three passes with the compactor going in different directions.</span></li>
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</div><ol start="10" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Finishing</u></b> – Sweep Jointing Sand into the joints between the pavers. This locks the pavers together creating a very durable surface. For additional protection from the penetration of weeds and insects, use Polymeric Sand in various matching colours to create a sealed joint, which will also resist erosion in sloped applications.</span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Fall season can be one of the best times to complete your outdoor landscaping projects around the house since the weather will soon begin to cool again and become ideal for working on your dream outdoor living space that can be enjoyed for many years to come. An added incentive is an opportunity to win up to $5000 from Unilock<sup>®</sup> for your DIY project that will make your space that much more satisfying and enjoyable! </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of the above details can be discussed directly with your local experts or viewed in a FREE brochure from Unilock<sup>®</sup> available at Schut’s Brick & Stone, </span>423 Mount Pleasant Road in <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Brantford</place></city> or on-line at <a href="http://www.schuts.com/"><em>www.schuts.com</em></a>.</div>"the rolling stone"http://www.blogger.com/profile/00870440416923408896noreply@blogger.com