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    Asphalt Driveway drainage

    Hi all, I recently had an asphalt driveway installed. The contractor did a base of 8" modified stone, binder coat 2", and top coat of 2". Everything looks good but I noticed during some light rain last week that one area of the driveway has some small pooling of water. The water sort of flows...
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    Driveway Apron

    Anyone familiar with using pavers for a driveway apron? Is there a certain brand - e.g., EP Henry, Cambridge and/or minimum thickness of paver that would be recommended? Any installation advice or things to ask contractor also appreciated.
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    Concrete patch / seal suggestions

    Any recommendations for patching some smaller concrete areas for a front porch area? Have a couple cracks I would like to seal up. Pictures below:
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    Bilco door insulation and weather stripping

    Hi, I have noticed a line of cracks/openings on the edge of my bilco doors leading to my basement. Any suggestions on how to best plug this gap to prevent weather, water, critters getting inside? Would this be best applied on the inside or outside?
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    Retaining Wall for Asphalt Driveway

    Hi all - wanted to get some more opinions on whether a retaining wall is required for an asphalt driveway expansion / widening I am planning. My existing driveway is maybe about 10-12 inches at its peak higher than the side yard where I am intending to have the expanded asphalt driveway. The...
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    Asphalt Driveway estimate

    Hi all, I have been getting some estimates for a driveway rip out and expansion - will end up being about 2300 sq ft going to a garage in the back of my property. I am considering an estimate from one contractor who has proposed to do: 6 inches of crushed stone, followed by 4 inches of 9.5...
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