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Parklets: Where did they come from and where are they going?

2005 is the year that most urban historians recognize as the origin of the parklet – a multipurpose community recreation space extending from the sidewalk into the parking lane of a given street.

This entry was posted in Archatrak on July 2nd, 2021

How Do You Calculate the Number of Paver Pedestals Required for an Elevated Deck?

Depending on the extent of your project, estimating pedestals can be a chore. No formula is going to give the answer if your deck shape is anything other than a simple rectangle or square with no other complications. Sure, you could spend the time to draw out your deck on a piece of graph paper […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on June 9th, 2021

The Advantages of Using Archatrak FRP Grating

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) is a composite material made of thermosetting plastic resin reinforced by fine glass fibers. FRP is hailed for its unique qualities, such as its strength, light weight, low maintenance, durability, and ability to withstand most weather conditions. Archatrak FRP grating can be used in a variety of applications such as green […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on May 12th, 2020

Porcelain Paver Cost

Quite naturally, one of the most common questions we are asked is “How much are porcelain pavers?” Typically, the cost of a ¾” thick porcelain pavers for exterior use at a retail level will lie anywhere between $7 and $10 per square foot at the suppliers warehouse. For trade customers and contractors, discounts will normally […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on May 8th, 2020

Advantages and Disadvantages of Porcelain Pavers

Undertaking any building project can be stressful. With so many factors to consider, such as price, maintenance and appearance, picking a material can be a daunting process. While you might not have previously considered porcelain pavers because these thicker 2cm or 3cm pavers have been available for less than 10 years, in reality, these pavers […]

This entry was posted in Archatrak on May 1st, 2020