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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 6 Apr 2011, p. 26

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Deciding on a material , at ‘- 3 ~' e. ~ at , -‘ men-m ”mammal... . i ( ‘ 1 features as well as the cost of the ' ' ~ , ' x .‘ r > ; project. , , ht . _,< r.- ” , I l . #‘ Pond S in general, pavers are interlock- - 7 g , L *“ ‘ ix 3 . .1’ I e . ~ ing tiles of stone. brick or molctlled a r ‘ l _ . , _ 1 ' concrete. oncrete is poure in , .. i ' ‘ . g 3 fo r Peop 1 large. solid blocks with flexible . . _ ‘ : ‘ ’._ j ' " .. ' 0:?“ ‘ @- spacers to allow for contraction ’ 4;: ‘ ’ ’ ‘ 8. s as y . and expansion depending on the ‘ ' E .-_- ’ f P00‘ 5 p , / L weather. ‘ _ . _ ' j - ,7“, ~_ _ - 1 ‘ ‘ J 1l ' “ Pavers allow fiexibiliryincolor l _ ‘3-135 lexlngton CH” Waterlono 519-725-3903 0 ww w,pontlsfmpunplupoul‘scmn and Panam- They can also be dug Paving “one: on (”It opflonfor homeowner: looking to ‘ “ up and moved around at a later WWWMW j ,7 a u, are, ., .. time. Differenttypesofblockscan 1 31;" "5:." '.: :1 j: 3 ~ W ’3, I j , " be interwoven to create a unique there is less maintenance involved. But it's j {gig "1:3; . .4 a- :1” >‘ .' r" f; i . ’3 3 pattern. Because pavers are individual pieces. imponant to know that even concrete that has . 1e-,-3 ““ _. , . ' ,. g .t 1,2; 1%5: Lisa . ' r. homeowners may find that installation is a do-it~ been properly laid may shift or crack over time 3 ”in " , 15,1: ’ urseif ' fromthesettlmg' ofthe und. ‘, ‘ .7 ' . hm... Bl‘OIl K'ng 3&5 yo Therglzmnany different price ranges for Thanksto innovatiorsifsoin concrete, homeown- 9‘; ‘5 . .. ‘”"ԤFW’5 433:3 pavers. depending on the size and material. ers who like the look of pavers without the work so” - t . a ‘& Some range from a few dollars a block to much can investigate stamped concrete options. where ” ,7 ‘3. more than that. Many home-improvement stores a pattern is embossed into the concrete before it .. T7 , 1 5%- sell an array of pavers. or homeowners can order dries Colors, stains and etching procedures are ,,:sâ€" _ _ 5., .‘ ' - , . f 7: from a specialty retailer. also available. " ’ MONARCH W , ' A > ' Pavers are often individually set with sand There are a few other distinctions between 0 20 .' ' __ ’ '- if??? ._ 5 and leveling gravel. This means that over time these two materials that may also influence a . _. , nag?” they can settle and become uneven. Further homeowner's decision. Pavers provide immedi- . ' . fife,“ more. because there is only sand in between, ate gratification in that they can be enjoyed » - ‘2‘ weeds may grow through the pavers over time. shortly after installation. Concrete. on the other ( - u. _ . r1 :1 of .. .1. -' 3'22: requiring added maintenance. hand. will require days to dry and cure. “ 4 t 1 e “WHOM! .1423: ':’ Com Some town codes require a permit for pouring M ‘ 1 . g » g . .. L ‘;,,,‘,,..“?’;L' I.” a ~24. . Poured concrete is a permanent addition to concrete because it is a permanent change to the «35 L ‘ , ‘ ‘ ~ . , ‘ ’ ‘fifi‘v' 1351::35, , the landscape. It cannot be poured and then home, Pavers may not require a permit because V._,f."",:g:3,__ y, «rej‘wf‘? ”my.” 1“": » * rv*§'v“; 352* ; fig; x reconfigured without major demolition they are not permanent and can be removed. PS "3‘19"; ..‘« lMWe‘n-me 3 f: “911' CWT". :, , 9+ ' ' Also. because concrete requires precision and When choosing among pavers or concrete mastery. it is not something easily done by a do- around a pool or water source, it is important to , , ‘ ‘ ~. ‘ .‘ itâ€"yourselfer. This means that a hired mason will select a texture that will not be sli cry when E/COZ' UR @[MEESTQP SHQP' have to be called to pour concrete features. This wet. Otherwise accidents may occur. pp ‘ ' " ' may make concrete a more expensive purchase The choice between concrete and pavers is c ‘3 D) A. \ \x‘ , F7 \fi [N than individual pavera largely one of personal preference. Each material ,-â€"- :0 y A; ,v O '5‘ O / A ‘ ‘\_J .57 Concrete is a continuous. poured substance. has its advantages and disadvantages to consid- ‘ ‘ ' ‘ J Thismeansthatweedsw'illmtgrowthroughso er. . Receive up toga $1 .200 Rebate' Create an Affordable and Athactrve Garden Shed w'th "w purd‘a” °' a qualifylng Le""°"° H°me c°mf°n 5mm" Home gardeners and lawn enthusiasts Although sheds will be exposed to the â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" 0R â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"â€" generally accumulate a number of tools of elements, because they are not liveable the trade in order to successfully manage structures they don't require the same level 1 2 Morlths. No Payments. - their gardening needs. As a result, many of construction as a home or addition. like a Deferred Interest Financing“ homeowners build a garden shed to store garage. This means that a homeowner is with the purchase of a qualifying Lennox. Home Comfort System all their tools and lawn care accessories able to save some money with materials. A garden shed presents Pressboard may be durable WWW deltaairsystems com an ideal way to store all of enough and less expensive ' ' the tools and appliances than plywood. There's little needed for the weekend .,_ need for insulation or expen- ‘ hobby. Plus. it enables sive windows. in fact, unless 51 9-885-2740 homeowners to clear out it is for a decorative stand- ‘ ' ' clutter from the garage or I point. windows are unneces- VISIt our Showroom basement. A locked garden saryaltogether. 595 Colby Dr. Waterloo shed can be a safe place in i - ; Homeowners should visit which to store sharp tools. I " i 5 a retailer of prefabricated AIR fuel and some chemical ; sheds ‘0 see how they are m W - -' products made. This can provide lust because the shed will insight as to the size and _ have utility doesn't mean it structure and the type of J 9 has to be an eyesore on the construction that will be property. There are ways to needed. create or purchase garden lf budget is not a concern. "LET-‘3'. sheds that are aesthetically appealing and homeowners may want to purchase pre- will blend in with the landscape or the main made sheds that can be customized to , house. mimic the architecture and color of the per- l [NNUX . Do-itâ€"yourselfers who have decided to son's home. Stained glass and cottage fea- ' ' build a garden shed and want to do so tures can make a shed seem like an inti- ' a affordably can shop around for lower- mate retreat nestled in the yard. priced material. it may be a good idea to in addition to being a fine place to store purchase a framing kit from a home- garden tools, a shed can also be construct- improvement store or online retailer and ed to serve as a child's play space. A minia- then shop around for exterior materials ture home can be a fun play zone for kids ” J

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