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Q: Is asphalt the same as tarmac?

• <div><p>Asphalt and tarmac are not the same thing. Traditional tarmac, short for tarmacadam, uses tar as a binder to hold crushed stone together. Asphalt uses bitumen&mdash;a byproduct of crude oil&mdash;to bind aggregate. Though tarmac was once a go-to for roads, asphalt has become the modern standard. And these days, most surfaces referred to as &ldquo;tarmac&rdquo; are actually asphalt. So, while the names may overlap, the key distinction lies in the binder&mdash;tar for tarmac and bitumen for asphalt.</p></div>

Q: How do the pavers stay in place?

• <div><p>The layer of polymeric sand under the pavers plus the polymeric sand that gets swept into the joints between your pavers holds them in place in a few ways. For one, the gritty texture of the sand helps lock the pavers together. Polymeric sand also contains bonding agents that get activated by water. Polymeric sand will take between 24 and 48 hours to fully cure, so do not walk on your paver walkway before this time.</p></div>

Q: What do you put between pavers and concrete?

• <div><p>You should place a layer of thick landscaping fabric directly over the concrete slab and then a thin layer of leveling sand over that to protect the pavers from moisture. For border pavers, you should plan on locking them in place with polyurethane adhesive. This will prevent them from shifting under foot traffic.</p></div>

Q: What’s the difference between a roadway and a street?

• <div><p>Think of the street as a way to capture all the elements on either side of the road, including the road&mdash;a street encompasses the homes or other buildings, the trees, and the road of a given area as defined by the beginning and end of the street on a map. A roadway, however, is the component of the street where cars travel.</p></div>

Q: How do I fix pavers that are uneven but not sunken?

• <div><p>If pavers are uneven but not sunken, lift the affected bricks and check the bedding sand underneath. In many cases, simply smoothing out or adjusting the sand is enough to level them. Add or remove small amounts as needed, then press the pavers back into place and tap them with a mallet until they sit evenly with the surrounding surface.</p></div>

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Last update on June 09, 2026

Reviewed in June 2026
SkyLogic did an amazing job on my new roof! Our old roof was in poor condition, but the SkyLogic team, especially Rich, was friendly and professional. They even cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. My new roof looks great! I highly recommend SkyLogic to anyone in Adel needing roofing services.
SkyLogic Roofing and Gutters of Iowa
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Reviewed in August 2025
He was very thorough and knowledgeable. I am very pleased with his service.
Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
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Reviewed in December 2023
My call was answered promptly and service scheduled within 24hr. Paul was exteremely helpful and professionals. Pricing was fair and affordable. We will definitely be using his company again in the future.
Dierks Plumbing and Remodel
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Reviewed in February 2023
Excellent service. These guys were top notch. I’ll definitely be using them again!
Ground Workz
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Reviewed in December 2022
It was a good service. They did what they were supposed to do. They were very professional.
Murphy's Outdoors
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Reviewed in August 2022
IÃ¢Â Â ve been wanting to hire someone to clean our home for quite awhile. IÃ¢Â Â ve seen lots of local names on Facebook but never took action. Then I saw the professional Excellence Co post and it caused me to finally take action. The site was easy to use to request a callback. She called me...
Excellence Co., LLC
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Reviewed in May 2022
Showed up on time provided a quality service
lees land managment
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Reviewed in May 2022
The service was good. They came early, and they fix everything. Everything was great.
Mid States Carpenters Group Corporation
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Reviewed in December 2021
A PLUS SERVICE. GREAT WORK. done in a day. Cleaned up afterwards. So enjoy this new shower. It makes the room seem brighter and bathroom bigger. No shower curtain. I shake my head at the cost. High. If I want quality it costs. Was it worth paying this high cost? YES!
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Reviewed in October 2021
Excellent customer service, prompt response and blinds look awesome! Would definitely recommend and purchase from Discount Blinds Today!
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Titan Excavating, LLC

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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or ScrapeAsphalt Paving - Repair or PatchAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch - For Business

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very informative and were spot on with their estimate. They did a very good job and did everything they said they were going to do. My wife and I were very pleased with the outcome and were very impressed with their service."

+25

Response time9 hrs

8 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by84%of homeowners

Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Prompt service. Resolved our drainage problem."

Response time11 hrs

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by88%of homeowners

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Professional Contracting Iowa

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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For BusinessAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch+1 more

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his team were excellent! I was shocked at how fast and professional they were. My new driveway is gorgeous. I would definitely hire them again. I have a huge driveway and I honestly thought it would take a lot longer to take out the old cracked one and pour the new one. The detail work on the edges was a lovely touch. Very happy with the service."

+26

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Asphalt Paving - Install- For BusinessGravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Did an excellent job. I wish he would have laid the asphalt but didn't know of the company at the time. Thanks, Home Advisor.l"

Response time4 days

Response rate88%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or ScrapeInterlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

"Max and Eddy did a fantastic job. They were on time and even did some extra dirt work that wasn’t in their quote. Will use them again for more landscaping work."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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McFarland Asphalt Coatings M.A.C. Asphalt

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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For Business

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"On time and completed the job quickly."

Response time5 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Supreme Lawn & Landscape Inc

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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Jamie and his crew are outstanding. This is the second home that we’ve had Jamie’s company do the entire landscaping. The plants he used were healthy and much larger than I had expected. Fantastic job and service! Teresa Laird"

Recommended by74%of homeowners

Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

"J & C Lawn service was professional, prompt and provided excellent lawn care services, and landscaping. They were easy to contact and always ready to help with my projects. They even help me with some small handyman services inside. I will use their services again."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Kustom Kutz Lawn Care

4.3(

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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Professional, affordable and on time!"

Recommended by83%of homeowners

Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Earlham, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

"Great service! Job completed very quickly."

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Paving Services questions, answered by experts

Asphalt and tarmac are not the same thing. Traditional tarmac, short for tarmacadam, uses tar as a binder to hold crushed stone together. Asphalt uses bitumen—a byproduct of crude oil—to bind aggregate. Though tarmac was once a go-to for roads, asphalt has become the modern standard. And these days, most surfaces referred to as “tarmac” are actually asphalt. So, while the names may overlap, the key distinction lies in the binder—tar for tarmac and bitumen for asphalt.

The layer of polymeric sand under the pavers plus the polymeric sand that gets swept into the joints between your pavers holds them in place in a few ways. For one, the gritty texture of the sand helps lock the pavers together. Polymeric sand also contains bonding agents that get activated by water. Polymeric sand will take between 24 and 48 hours to fully cure, so do not walk on your paver walkway before this time.

You should place a layer of thick landscaping fabric directly over the concrete slab and then a thin layer of leveling sand over that to protect the pavers from moisture. For border pavers, you should plan on locking them in place with polyurethane adhesive. This will prevent them from shifting under foot traffic.

Think of the street as a way to capture all the elements on either side of the road, including the road—a street encompasses the homes or other buildings, the trees, and the road of a given area as defined by the beginning and end of the street on a map. A roadway, however, is the component of the street where cars travel.

If pavers are uneven but not sunken, lift the affected bricks and check the bedding sand underneath. In many cases, simply smoothing out or adjusting the sand is enough to level them. Add or remove small amounts as needed, then press the pavers back into place and tap them with a mallet until they sit evenly with the surrounding surface.

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