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K&M Exteriors LLC

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K&M Exteriors LLC

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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

Holmseth Construction

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Holmseth Construction

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18 years of experience

I am a small business that specializes in home renovations across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. (Bathrooms, Kitchens, Decks, Basement finishing, Patios, Fences, Siding, Windows/Doors.) . I work closely with you, the home owner, so you know n understand what's all goin on n what is being done, what can't be done and with an explanation why. We believe in over building rather than cutting corners. Past jobs can be seen on facebook or by Googleing Holmseth Construction. I look forward to working with you

I am a small business that specializes in home renovations across southern Minnesota and northern Iowa. (Bathrooms, Kitchens, Decks, Basement finishing, Patios, Fences, Siding, Windows/Doors.) . I work closely with you, the home owner, so you know n understand what's all goin on n what is being done, what can't be done and with an explanation why. We believe in over building rather than cutting corners. Past jobs can be seen on facebook or by Googleing Holmseth Construction. I look forward to working with you

Cameron Enterprises

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Cameron Enterprises

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23 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated Custom Landscape Contractor. We off full lawn care and snow and ice management services. We also offer concrete and asphalt contracting. One call takes care of all your property's needs.

We are a family owned and operated Custom Landscape Contractor. We off full lawn care and snow and ice management services. We also offer concrete and asphalt contracting. One call takes care of all your property's needs.

CZ Property Services

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CZ Property Services

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15 years of experience

Our employees do all of the word we do not sub work out. We accept check, cash, and all major credit cards. We do commercial and residential work for all of our first class services.

Our employees do all of the word we do not sub work out. We accept check, cash, and all major credit cards. We do commercial and residential work for all of our first class services.

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Pavers and Hardscaping questions, answered by experts

While paving a driveway is possible to do as a DIY project, we don’t recommend it. Hiring a driveway professional to pave it will ensure that your driveway looks neat and clean and lasts for years to come, and it will also prevent a weak driveway and, potentially, damage to your foundation. Paving a driveway requires heavy machinery, and while you can rent the equipment needed, operating it close to your garage slab or around your home’s foundation can crack it and lead to structural issues. 

The maximum lippage or height difference between interlocking pavers is 1/8 inch or 3 millimeters. Any higher than that could become a hazard or impact the area’s ability to drain water properly. Some building codes or types of interlocking pavers could require even less of a height difference, so check with your local regulations and the manufacturer to clarify.

Concrete driveways add the most value to your home because they last longer and have a better aesthetic appeal. However, depending on your climate, asphalt may be preferable as it handles freezing temperatures and high heat better than concrete.

Pea gravel can be used as a base for a paver patio, but it’s not the preferred choice. Because it is small and round, pea gravel moves much more easily than other base options, like crushed stone, so it won’t keep your pavers in place properly. 

If you do opt for pea gravel, compact it well and use an additional binding agent (like stone dust) to keep everything from shifting.

A gravel driveway can be driven on instantly. While pavers don't technically need to cure, you'll typically be told by a contractor to wait at least 24 hours before driving on any stones or bricks after they've been set. While an asphalt driveway does take up to 72 hours to cure, this is far shorter than the week required for concrete driveways.

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