Spring Care and Maintenance for Pavers and Slabs

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Paver and patio products from County Materials require very little maintenance. However, proper lifetime care is important to sustain the integrity, long-lasting quality, and investment of any installed hardscape project. Below are general guidelines for year-round care and maintenance. For additional information, reference the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute’s (ICPI) Tech Spec Technical Bulletins.

Washing- General washing guidelines are provided for the following: organic stains, including fruit, soil and leaf residue, algae and moss stains, and efflorescence. Efflorescence is a white powder-like deposit that sometimes appears on concrete or clay pavers. For these type of stains, wash with a hose and stiff broom or pressure washer. Care must be taken if pressure washing is done to avoid removing excess joint sand or damaging paving material. Water pressure should be comparable to the average pressure from a home watering hose.

Suggested Cleaning Agents for Stains- To reduce staining, periodically remove organic material such as fruit droppings, leaf litter and/or grass clippings. There are many different chemical cleaning agents for the removal of stains. Cleaners are specific to their particular type of stain. Acid cleaners must never be used. Consult with the professional installer or paver and patio product representative for recommended industry cleaners, and follow the instructions on the material packaging.

Weeding- Remove large weeds by hand as needed. you may use a herbicide for smaller weeds.

Lifestyle pavers® -Haven

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LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS • C O U R T ESY O F C O U N T Y M AT E R I A LS C O R P O RAT I O N

County Materials is excited to introduce our new landscape catalog for 2015. County Materials’ “Inspiration Catalog” features project photos and technical data on our pavers, retaining wall units and a variety of landscape products we offer. Also included in the catalog is a complete color selection guide, making it easy to find all necessary landscape information in one place. View the catalog online, or to obtain a hard copy catalog, contact your local County Materials Sales Representative.

County Materials’ 2015 Landscape Inspiration Catalog

Joint Material- Replace joint material annually or as needed. Joint material should be swept in shortly after washing, and once the surface has dried. Without joint material, paving products are subject to movement.

Joint material should be installed according to industry standards and the manufacturers specifications, and joint material should be completely removed from the surface of the pavers and slabs. County Materials recommends natural sand (as specified by ASTM C144) as the preferred jointing material for use with County Materials’ concrete pavers and slabs, and a sand joint stabilizer from either Surebond or Prosoco.

Settling and Frost Heaving- Due to the nature of the Midwest’s freeze/thaw cycles, dry laid pavers or patio stones may move with the frost. While the integrity of the paving material remains unaffected, occasional spring adjustments may be necessary to maintain the original aesthetics of the paving surface.

Ants and Rodents- Watch for ant and rodent activity so they do not cause long term settling problems.

Inspiration CatalogLandscaping Ideas featuring Pavers,

Retaining Walls and Outdoor Living Products

from County Materials Corporation

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Antigo 908 Hickory St.

Antigo, WI 54409

715-623-3775

Appleton

3019 W Prospect Ave.

Appleton, WI 54914

920-734-7733

Eau Claire

1111 Menomonie St.

Eau Claire, WI 54702

715-834-7701

Green Bay

2448 Century Rd.

Green Bay, WI 54303

920-497-2416

Hazelhurst

6857 US Hwy 51

Hazelhurst, WI 54531

715-356-1174

Holmen

611 Empire St.

Holmen, WI 54636

608-526-9020

Madison

6399 Nesbitt Rd.

Madison, WI 53719

608-845-8636

Marathon

205 North St.

Marathon, WI 54448

715-848-1365

Oak Creek

7200 S 10th St.

Oak Creek, WI 53154

414-764-8700

Rice Lake3200 S Main St.

Rice Lake, WI 54868

715-234-8145

Roberts

1203 70th Ave.

Roberts, WI 54023

715-749-4121

Stevens Point

2000 Patch St.

Stevens Point, WI 54481

715-341-0991

Tomahawk

407 S Tomahawk Ave.

Tomahawk, WI 54487

715-453-5463

Waukesha

W229N2450 Homewood Ct.

Waukesha, WI 53186

262-896-0755

Wausau406 Winton St.

Wausau, WI 54403

715-842-2288

Weston9303 Schofield Ave.

Weston, WI 54476

715-359-7731

Wisconsin Rapids

2310 N 40th St.

Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

715-423-7339

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County Materials Corporation • Landscape Inspiration Catalog • 2015

In this edition:• Spring Care & Maintenance for Pavers & Slabs• Our 2015 Landscape Catalog• Product Videos Online• A New Look For Tumbled Landscape & Masonry Products• Outdoor Living Project Showcase• Excellence in Hardscape Award Winners• Enter the Dream Driveway Challenge

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Outdoor Living Project Showcase:Replacing an outdated deck and uninspiring view of the neighbor’s fence, this 1,577 sq. ft. backyard living area offers a multitude of amenities and ample room for entertaining.

Multiple patio levels solve the design problem created by a 28” drop between the patio door and the lawn. As a bonus, the patio levels create inviting spaces for intimate conversations even during a large gathering. The 7-sided cedar roof over the outdoor kitchen further defines the multi-tiered effect, along with the cedar arbor shading the living area adjoining the hot tub. A fireplace with custom wings creates a focal point for the back of the site.

In the interests of remaining level for furniture, the patio was engineered to allow rainwater to run through the cracks without entering the foundation of the house. This was done with graded layers of washed rock and aggregate under the pavers.

Every effort was made to preserve the natural feel of the site, which included designing the patio around existing trees. The innovative drainage design also keeps the trees hydrated. Three styles of pavers; Grand Lifestyle®, Lifestyle® and Destination® Pavers, were combined for a rustic look that provides both unity and variation in the design. The pavers and polished concrete countertops compliment the natural stone used in the outdoor kitchen, and reflect the woodsy look of the adjacent planted area.

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Check out the Latest County Materials Product Videos Online!County Materials’ online resources library features several videos on our landscape products aimed at familiarizing and educating designers and contractors. To view the latest videos, go to our website under the Resources button at the top of the Home page. Once on the Resources page, click on the Product & Company Videos folder.

Some of the videos include:• Summit Stone® Landscape Units- Product Overview

• Freedom Retaining Wall Overview

• Paver Slab Install Procedures & Practices

• Paver Product Overview

A New Look for Tumbled Landscape & Masonry ProductsOur company continuously looks for ways to improve our manufacturing and processing techniques to meet customer requests and market demands. A recent change we have implemented will improve how we manufacture tumbled landscape and masonry veneer product lines. The changes will offer several key advantages, namely:

· Minimal product losses because of less excessive chipping

· Finished tumbled products with a cleaner appearance

The tumbled landscape product lines this impacts include Impressions Pavers and County Pavers. All existing tumbled products in inventory will be sold until they are officially replaced with the new tumbled products.

Grand Lifestyle pavers®, Lifestyle pavers® and destination pavers® -Haven

Winning Project in the 2014 Wisconsin Masonry Association’s Excellence in Hardscape Awards

Impressions Pavers™

Existing Tumbled Finish

New Tumbled Finish

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Five projects utilizing County Materials’ landscaping products received top honors at the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance Excellence in Hardscape (EIH) Awards February 19, 2015, in Green Lake, WI.

Each year, the Excellence in Hardscape Awards showcases Wisconsin’s finest landscaping projects featuring hardscape products such as pavers, retaining wall units and stone. These projects demonstrate exceptional innovation, beauty and sustainability in the use of hardscaping. A panel of industry professionals selected winners based on their excellence of design, creativity, practicality, materials selection, technique and craftsmanship, and overall aesthetics.

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County Materials Congratulates Excellence in Hardscape Award Winners

Taking top honors with the Gold Award in the Best Outdoor Living/Kitchen Project Under 1,000 sq ft category was a patio and retaining wall project in Hager City, WI, designed and built by Ground Breakers Landscape & Design of Beldenville.

Sorenson Construction of Wausau took home the Silver Award in the Best Outdoor Living/Kitchen Project Under 1,000 sq ft category for their outdoor living area project located in Wausau.

In the Best Permeable Paver Residential Application category, Stumpf Creative Landscaping of Menasha received the Gold Award for their lakeside driveway project near Menasha.

Lizer Landscaping of Green Bay also earned a Gold Award. Their project in New Franken took first in the Best Pool Deck or Pool Surround Project division.

The Silver Award for Best Concrete Paver Commercial Application Under 2,500 sq. ft. went to LandArt, Inc. of Wausau for their paver work in and around the Wausau Country Club’s new poolhouse.

County Materials is a leading supporter of the EIH Award competition and proud partner with the professional installers and designers who participated. They are commended for their hard work and excellence in the industry; a special congratulations is extended to the 2015 winners. Photos of the Excellence in Hardscape Award winners can be viewed on the Wisconsin Masonry Alliance website at http://wma-online.org/.

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CENTRAL DIVISIONAntigo, WI (715) 623-3775Hazelhurst, WI (715) 356-1174Marathon, WI (715) 848-1365Merrill, WI (715) 848-1365Stevens Point, WI (715) 341-0991Tomahawk, WI (715) 453-5463Wausau, WI (715) 842-2288Weston, WI (715) 359-7731Wis. Rapids, WI (715) 423-7339

EASTERN DIVISIONAppleton, WI (920) 734-7733Green Bay, WI (920) 497-2416

WESTERN DIVISIONEau Claire, WI (715) 834-7701Holmen, WI (608) 526-9020Rice Lake, WI (715) 234-8145Roberts, WI (715) 749-4121

SOUTHERN DIVISIONMadison, WI (West) (608) 845-8636Milwaukee, WI (262) 703-0573 Waukesha, WI (262) 896-0755 Oak Creek, WI (414) 764-8700

Covering Ground is published by County Materials Corporation for the exclusive use and benefit of its customers. Covering Ground is not for public distribution. The County Materials names, logos, and trademarks in this publication are the property of County Materials Corporation. All other names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. These materials may not be reproduced in any form without written permission from County Materials Corporation. Due to the nature of concrete and variables in photography and printing, colors shown may vary from actual hues. Refer to product samples for final color selection. Printed in USA. Address all correspondence to: County Materials Corporation, 205 North Street, P.O. Box 100, Marathon, WI 54448-0100.

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How do professional landscape contractors make a grand entrance and leave a lasting impression?

Enter County Materials’Dream Driveway Challenge!Superior craftsmanship deserves to be recognized. It also makes winning much sweeter when you’re competing for a grand prize vacation package and bragging rights for creating the ultimate driveway.

Enter County Materials’ Dream Driveway Challenge

Awards are being given to professional landscape contractors who install residential and commercial driveway projects that showcase innovation, beauty and sustainability in the use of hardscape products. Award winning and specially selected projects will also be showcased on County Materials’ website and in promotional materials.

Judges are looking for inspired ideas, examples of great project execution, and amazing driveway transformations that feature products from County Materials.

Submission Deadline is October 1, 2015. There is no cost to enter.Complete entry information is available at: www.countymaterials.com. Click on the Dream Driveway Challenge submission link on the home page.

The 2015 Dream Driveway Winner will be eligible to receive:

•  Product credit up to and not exceeding $4 per sq.ft. for the total quantity of County Materials’ hardscape products used in the award winning project.

•  A 7-day trip for 4 to a luxury resort in Cancun, Mexico. (Travel dates will be determined with the winner based on resort availability, and must be reserved before November 21, 2015. Travel must be completed before March 31, 2016. Airfare is not included.)

Any project selected to be used in County Materials’ promotional materials, but that is not a winner in our Dream Driveway Challenge, will receive a product credit totaling $1/sq.ft. for the County Materials hardscape products used in the project. Credit is calculated on the overall size of the completed driveway project.

For more information, go to www.countymaterials.com.

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