Paving and interlocking stone: Replacement; 600 sq ft
PROJECT SUMMARY: 15 Ruscica Drive, Toronto (North York):
To remove & dispose of existing asphalt, compact exisitng earth/gravel to make way for new gravel and asphalt.
EXISTING DRIVEWAY MEASUREMENTS:
1 - Asphalt area:app. 18ftW. x 33ftL.
2 - Interlocking stone walkway: Remove sod to add Interlocking stone walkway measuring app. 36inW. X 33ftL.
3 - Add app 12ft of retaining wall with a height of app. 1ft (similar to existing retaining wall). NOTE: Contractor may use some of the exisiting retaining wall which will need to be removed.
a)Included are two photos of the exisiting driveway.
b)One photo of an existing driveway with interlocking stone which is what we are looking for for our project.
c)One photo of a retaining wall option.
Minimum specifications for asphalt driveway thickness:
There are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to asphalt driveway thickness. First, the thickness of your asphalt driveway should be at least two inches thick. Anything less than two inches is simply not thick enough to withstand the weight of a car, and it will crack and crumble over time.
Second, you need to make sure that the asphalt is evenly spread across the entire driveway. Uneven asphalt can lead to cracks and potholes.
Asphalt driveway thickness is important to consider because it affects the lifespan of your asphalt driveway. The thicker the asphalt, the longer it will last.
Asphalt driveways typically have a lifespan of 15-20 years, but if you opt for a thicker asphalt driveway, you can extend that lifespan by up to five years.
Minimum Driveway Specifications for Residential Driveways:
In general, residential driveways should have the following minimum specs.
1) Base layer of gravel that’s at least four inches deep. This is followed by a
2) A binder course made up of one to two inches of asphalt. Finally,
3) The top layer, or wear course, is only half an inch to three-quarters of an inch thick. All three layers should be compacted with a heavy roller during construction for the best results.