tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post6407216607754036794..comments2024-03-18T20:57:04.194-07:00Comments on CelloMom on Cars: Alternatives to AsphaltUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post-89857141444966453962015-01-12T13:54:32.939-08:002015-01-12T13:54:32.939-08:00It's interesting that you mentioned brick as a...It's interesting that you mentioned brick as an alternative to asphalt. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best! It does seem much easier to replace individual bricks as opposed to the huge effort necessary to resurface an asphalt road. I wonder why they don't use bricks for all road surfaces. Thanks for your ideas, this was an intriguing article! http://Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15261752851824059021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post-51007408112819589932014-11-18T11:54:54.320-08:002014-11-18T11:54:54.320-08:00You can contact us for the marvellously designed b...You can contact us for the marvellously designed <a href="http://www.paving-durban.co.za/driveways-paved-in-tar-and-asphalt/" rel="nofollow">brick, asphalt & tar driveway paving Durban</a>, and re-deign your home exteriors within a set budget. Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post-21008395234110870202014-11-11T23:42:36.801-08:002014-11-11T23:42:36.801-08:00Those interested in knowing about the different me...Those interested in knowing about the different methods used for laying the pavement can <a href="http://www.paving-durban.co.za/blog/" rel="nofollow">read our blog for tips and advice</a>, and give them a try. Lewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post-11941242210644456962012-08-13T16:39:47.728-07:002012-08-13T16:39:47.728-07:00Just came across your blog through Meet & Gree...Just came across your blog through Meet & Greet Monday and decided to read this post because it sounded like something I know nothing about--I was right! This is so interesting and I love that you are writing about it. What you say totally makes sense, and I love how many different things you were able to cover under the topic of roads and how they could be more sustainable. Keep it up, I'Green Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04723346521794131232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post-61424750291699661872012-08-13T12:37:04.139-07:002012-08-13T12:37:04.139-07:00I really believe cities without much snowfall woul...I really believe cities without much snowfall would be very pleasantly surprised at the effect, both aesthetic and long-term budget, of using pavers for the roads.<br /><br />As for rooftops, flat roofs could be painted with a white ceramic paint that reflects most sunlight, saving in air conditioning as well as heating bills (white surfaces radiate much less heat in winter than black ones). I CelloMomhttp://www.cellomomcars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post-67713713666937721082012-08-13T06:38:31.549-07:002012-08-13T06:38:31.549-07:00Wow ... this was a terrific post! I don't thi...Wow ... this was a terrific post! I don't think that most people consider roads and the environmental impact of them. One aspect which you brought up is the color ... I wish cities would get on board with making roads (as well as rooftops) a lighter color. It would definitely help with the global warming issue and it seems like it would be such an easy remedy.<br /><br />On a slightly Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323775808390175925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post-73737205510940418872012-08-10T12:20:02.114-07:002012-08-10T12:20:02.114-07:00Good luck with your project! And for the rest of t...Good luck with your project! And for the rest of the city: if it works in Belgium it should work in Seattle.<br /><br />I'm trying to get myself psyched to remove the blacktop on our driveway, backfill it with sand and pave it with cuttings from a granite countertop manufacturer nearby. Maybe a mosaic of the pieces they cut out for the sinks and such. It would be different.CelloMomhttp://www.cellomomcars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2235446006357589887.post-37746253449959504742012-08-10T09:17:26.943-07:002012-08-10T09:17:26.943-07:00Interesting!
My city (Seattle) is so overpaved tha...Interesting!<br />My city (Seattle) is so overpaved that we have a big problem with storm run-off going untreated into the Sound, which is Very Bad for sealife ... and we're a fishing city! The city is now helping homeowners (such as myself) do runoff remediation steps, such as installing rain gardens. One step I'll be taking is jackhammering up a concrete patio (which is badly cracked rewinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008105385364113371noreply@blogger.com