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Just remember if you asphalt over concrete ALL joints\cracks will telegraph through after the first winter. Plan on crack sealing to keep water out. A reputable seal coat contractor will include crack sealing.

Any idea on cost to run in heat mode yet?

Also consider a washed 3/4’ limestone. No fines to track and grass will eventually grow through it (if wanted). I’d use 6” with fabric below it.

Yes on fabric, don’t forget to figure in the overlap needed. Generally 2-3’. For the base I‘d start with 5-6” of 1X3 limestone, crushed concrete ok if cheaper. For the surface 4-6” of 6A limestone is best or MDOT 21AA limestone. Don’t consider cc unless it meets MDOT spec. With 21AA you will...

Also if you want longest life consider making the stone base 3-6” wider on each side, that way your edges won’t break off. Just topsoil over the base when paved. And remember the 3 most important things for long life are drainage, drainage and drainage….l

Another vote for Hydrocheck, lasted 10+ years of constant cycling. Being able to set high/low points is huge. Also where are you discharging the water? If it’s being dumped just outside the foundation you are doing a lot of expensive recycling…. I had a coworker that was burning up cheap pumps...

Another recommendation with jackshaft openers is to have ball bearing rollers. The bushing rollers can have too much friction for consistent closing. Especially with horizontal tracks without helper springs.

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Thanks for the feed back. We'll be discussing it when they come for final payment..

What is considered acceptable tolerance to meet an existing porch? 16X 20 deck with a 8X16 one step down. Contract with contractor says meet existing concrete porch. Foreman was told, when asked, to meet existing elevation of porch. It is 1"lower than existing porch. Am I making a big deal of...

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Another vote for Eley. Great product....

Another happy Rapid Reel user/owner.

Just make sure they break up the bottom of the tank so it doesn't hold water. You don't want a soft spot in the drive or yard.