tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7927807349319882991.post5276404094978335709..comments2024-01-15T19:54:05.116-05:00Comments on Nancy At Large: Your Thoughts on Brick PaversCouncilmember Nancy Floreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057395275467496388noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7927807349319882991.post-31977761662385583472009-04-27T10:27:00.000-04:002009-04-27T10:27:00.000-04:00What about using rubber sidewalks? rubbersidewalks...What about using rubber sidewalks? rubbersidewalks.com. I have no affiliation with this company, but did hear about it being trialed in a DC neighbourhood somewhere...Seems to be a great way to recycle old tires...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7927807349319882991.post-56361143344522750342009-04-16T16:41:00.000-04:002009-04-16T16:41:00.000-04:00I've seen the use of dyed (red) concrete to look l...I've seen the use of dyed (red) concrete to look like pavers. The concrete has a form overlay while it is still wet to make it look like bricks. So then you get the look of pavers, but perhaps the advantages of concrete.John Greenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7927807349319882991.post-1386187887230675252009-04-02T15:58:00.000-04:002009-04-02T15:58:00.000-04:00The District of Columbia put in brick pavers in cr...The District of Columbia put in brick pavers in crosswalks several years ago. (K street is one example). Evidently that was a mistake because they have been removed and replaced by concrete. Too much wear and tear by traffic.John Tiernannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7927807349319882991.post-6949680747978436492009-03-14T08:17:00.000-04:002009-03-14T08:17:00.000-04:00When brick pavers are laid correctly and are of a ...When brick pavers are laid correctly and are of a non-slick surface, I think they are preferable to concrete. A surface with texture is safer than one that is smooth and slick. A surface that is more easily repaired is also safer. Think about the many concrete sidewalks that are cracked, have upheavals from frost or tree roots - that isn't safer than brick pavers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com