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New Patio for MANNA

Pavestone — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:04:56 +0000

NEW PATIO FOR MANNA — Although the social service agency is looking to find new headquarters, volunteers have made improvements to the current location on Crescent Way.

Manna food bank in Thousand Oaks was recently upgraded with the addition of new plants and a patio seating area in the front yard, a sidewalk for access to the backyard and a new coat of paint.

The sidewalk was an Eagle Scout project by Shane Stephens of Boy Scout Troop No. 716. He recruited family members and friends to help and arranged the assistance of an experienced cement mason.

The project was successful and an asset to Conejo Valley’s food bank, according to Mike Mathews, executive director of Manna.

The patio, plants and paint were donated by Home Depot in Thousand Oaks. Employees from Home Depot, Behr Paint and Pavestone volunteered time for the project.

Preparation work was done by Villa Esperanza.

Shannon Lundberg from Home Depot spearheaded the project, and store manager Chris Pino stopped by to assist.

“This is a beautiful addition to Manna, and it shows the great support by the businesses and residents in our community,” Mathews said. “As we go into the lean summer months, we’ll continue to need donations to get through these tough economic times.”

The city of Thousand Oaks is working with Manna to find a new location in the city. The current facility is small and lacks adequate parking.

Manna may need to partner with another social service agency or look at other options. The investment will likely exceed $1 million to purchase a suitable building.

City staff and the other partners will look at grants and donations to finance the move.

In the meantime, Manna will continue to operate in its current location.

“This process may take years,” Mathews said.

For more information, call Mathews at (805) 368-6586 or e-mail mike@mannaconejo.org

Turn Tax Refunds Into Backyard Dreamscapes

Pavestone — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33:50 +0000

Turn Tax Refunds into a Backyard Dreamscape

Backyard Dreamscapes can be built using your tax refunds!

With springtime fast approaching, wouldn’t it be nice to have a new backyard patio or stone pavers around the pool? How about a fire pit for year round entertaining? Adding pavers, patio stones and retaining walls to your backyard can increase the value of your home and provide an awesome place to entertain friends and family.

Many of these backyard projects can be completed without breaking the bank, so using your tax refund to pay for the project could be a good way to pave the way.

Call your local Pavestone distributor or landscaping contractor to get some ideas on turning your backyard into a backyard dreamscape.

Buy Pavers – Locate a Distributor Near You

Pavestone — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:34:33 +0000

Are you are a homeowner that’s ready to buy pavers or patio stones for your long awaited paver project or patio stone installation? Or a landscape contractor looking for a Pavestone distributor or retailer near you?

Well, Pavestone has a handy Distributor Locator tool that can assist you in finding the nearest Authorized Pavestone Distributor in your city.

Just enter your zip code and the maximum distance you are willing to travel to purchase pavers, and the tool will display all of the authorized distributors in your area.

We also have a Pavestone Retailer locator tool available.

Try these handy tools out today.

Paving Stones Installation Guide

Pavestone — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:20:59 +0000

Below are step-by-step instructions for installing paving stones. These instructions are not comprehensive, so please consult your distributor, retailer, nursery or contractor for complete excavating, base preparation, and installation directions to meet your specific requirements. Remember to use all safety equipment required.

Step 1. Excavation and Base Installation

Excavate unsuitable, unstable or unconsolidated subgrade material and compact the area which has been cleared. Backfill and level with dense graded aggregate suitable for base material (typically four (4) to six (6) inches of compacted base for light vehicular and pedestrian traffic) or as otherwise directed by Site Engineer/Architect/Landscape Architect. Edge restraints may be installed prior to or after the installation of the paving field. Concrete or plastic edging may be used.

Note: Install base aggregate in maximum three (3) inch lifts.

Step 2. Sand Bed Preparation

Place bedding of coarse washed sand conforming to the grading requirements of ASTM C-33 to a maximum uniform depth of 1″ – 1½” (25-38mm) screened to the grade and profile required.

Step 3. Laying Stones

Install pavers with joints of maximum ¹⁄₁₆“ (3mm). See my previous post on Creating Bands & Borders with Paving Stones to get ideas before laying out your stones.

Step 4. Cutting Stones

Where required, cut pavers with an approved cutting device to fit accurately, neatly and without damaged edges.

Step 5. Compaction

Tamp pavers with a plate compactor, uniformly level, true to grade and free of movement. Do not over compact.

Step 6. Spread Sand

Spread sand with push broom to ¹⁄₈” thickness over entire paving area. Allow sand to dry completely.

Step 7. Compaction

Make one more pass with plate compactor to fill joints with sand.

Improving Landscape Design by Creating Bands & Borders with Paving Stones

Pavestone — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:32:43 +0000

DecoraStone with Holland Stone Banding & Border

Improving landscape design can be accomplished when paving bands and borders are incorporated using paving stones. With a little planning and creativity, geometric patterns, grids and bands can take your pave stone project to the next level in aesthetic appeal.

Often the band or border stone will contrast the field stone color. Holland Stone and Plaza Rectangle are often used as border stones. In addition to enhancing design, they also increase structural support for cuts made to field stones.

Our catalogs offer loads of ideas on creating designs and patterns, as well as installation guides for patio stones and stone pavers.

Below are a few other nice looking pics with banding and borders.

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Please send us pictures of projects that you’ve completed using Pavestone products that show interesting design patterns with bands and borders.

Patio Stone – Design Ideas

Pavestone — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:04:54 +0000

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Here are a few pictures from Steve Akin showing one of our Texas distributors – Whiz-Q Stone, located in Fort Worth, TX. Whiz-Q has over 22 acres of inventory and has in excess of 20,000 square feet of massive in-ground Lifestyle Displays that customers can visit to really get an idea of what they are looking for. It’s a great place to get good patio stone design ideas for your next Pavestone project. Whiz-Q Stone is the destination for your outdoor living needs!

See Whiz-Q on Facebook!