Recent Job: Nottingham, NH, From the Air
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Our drone was over a job in Nottingham, NH on three different days in September. Here are three stills from that footage, in order.
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Before the Ground Freezes
Three of our September blog posts were about getting ready for the freeze. The short version:
Grading and drainage
No fill goes on frozen ground, and every layer gets compacted before it freezes. Low spots and drainage fixes belong on the schedule before the freeze. Read the post
Patios and walkways
When a paver patio heaves or settles, the fix is to lift the pavers, repair the base underneath and reset them. For ice this winter, plain rock salt is the least damaging deicer for concrete pavers; skip magnesium chloride, which can break down concrete. Read the post
Septic and water lines
Snow works as insulation over a septic tank and field, so a thin snow year lets frost reach deeper. A tank left full for months with no warm water coming in, like at a house that sits empty all winter, can freeze, so have it pumped before you close up. If a system does freeze, call a professional first, and do not pour in antifreeze, salt or additives. Read the post
New on the Site
Four new posts went up on the blog in September:
- What Excavation and Grading Work Actually Covers (September 5)
- Fix Drainage and Grading Problems Before the Ground Freezes (September 12)
- What Actually Protects a Patio Through a New England Winter (September 19)
- How to Protect Septic and Water Lines From a New England Freeze (September 23)
And a new page for excavation in Eliot, ME.