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| ==Curbing== | | ==Curbing== |
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| + | [[File:20150618 114542.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Improper elevation at the curb cut, impeding the inflow to enter the LID facility (bioretention) (Photo source: CVC, 2015)]] |
| + | It is very important to make sure that the contractor responsible for curb construction understands curb cut designs and elevations. This is often a new technique for contractors, and they may not understand the overall concept of water in the gutter line being directed behind the gutter.<br> |
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| + | '''Construction Steps:''' |
| + | #Place the right forms (rolled curve vs standard) in the inlet location. |
| + | #Pour concrete. |
| + | #Shape the inlet |
| + | #Add the river stone on top of the fresh concrete (if applicable) |
| + | #Provide sufficient curing time, according to ([https://www.csagroup.org/store/product/2420232/#:~:text=and%20specialty%20concretes.-,A23.,A%20sister%20standard%20%E2%80%93%20CSA%20A23 CSA, 2009])<ref> CSA. 2009. A23.1-09/A23.2-09 (R2014). Concrete materials and methods of concrete construction/Test methods and standard practices for concrete. standard A23.1-09. https://www.csagroup.org/store/product/2420232/#:~:text=and%20specialty%20concretes.-,A23.,A%20sister%20standard%20%E2%80%93%20CSA%20A23 </ref> |
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| + | [[File:P1160129.jpg|thumb|325px|right|Ensure curb granular base (granular A) does not spill over into LID infiltration area. If material spills over, remove as best as possible while still maintaining the 2:1 slope for curbing. (Photo source: CVC, 2012)]] |
| + | '''Key Inspection Points:''' |
| + | *Use of proper curb form by sub-contractor. |
| + | *Curb type aligns with design. |
| + | *Curb cut location, type and dimension aligns with design. |
| + | *Designated concrete wash out is in place and away from LID facility. |
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| + | '''Mistakes to Avoid:<br>''' |
| + | *Elevated curb cuts and reverse slopes (sloping from back of curb towards instead of depressing from gutter line towards the back). |
| + | *Wrong curb cut width size. |
| + | *Use of wrong curb form. |
| + | *Concrete wash out within or upstream of LID facility. |
| + | *Ensure curb granular base (granular A) does not spill over into LID infiltration area. If material spills over, remove as best as possible while still maintaining the 2:1 slope for curbing |
| + | *Lack of communication to concrete contractor or ready-mix driver explaining the function and importance of protecting the LID feature. |
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| + | For more information on curb cuts, see these pages: [[Curb cuts]], [[Curb cuts: Gallery]] and [[Bioretention: Streetscapes]]<br> |
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| ==Stabilizing contributing drainage area== | | ==Stabilizing contributing drainage area== |