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Cincinnati Mud Surrenders to Tensar
Geogrids
Two March 2003 Cincinnati projects are moving smoothly thanks to Tensar Geogrids. "Thawing ground and spring rains can make construction sites into a quagmire," said Cincinnati Manager Harold Imbus of Site Supply. "Experience has shown that Tensar grids really perform this time of year. That is why the site engineers for the Milford Elementary #3 and Butler Surgery Center projects required Tensar grids." The Milford Elementary #3 site has been observed closely by Harold and his son Harry since construction began this year. Ten inches of #2 stone and 3" to 4" of 304 stone are being placed on the grid. The area will be the basis for a permanent roadway to the school.
The Butler Surgery Center, also in Cincinnati, is utilizing Tensar geogrids for base support for the construction storage and future parking areas.
For more information and directions to these two sites contact Harold Imbus at the Cincinnati Site office. Visit the contact page. Wetland Plants Clean Area Waste Water Using wetland plants to treat waste water isn't an everyday treatment method but it is no longer an experimental process. Scientists have known for years that wetlands had the uncanny ability to treat and cleanse contaminated waters. Wetlands are often called a river system's "kidneys" performing the same function that a kidney performs in a human being. After success constructing artificial wetlands to treat wastewater in some smaller California municipalities the process began to appear across the United States. Ohio's Department of Mine Reclamation has used this method to treat acid mine runoff for many years with great success. Many of the Ohio mine reclamation sites are in remote areas where a living, growing, self cleaning and regenerating system has obvious benefits. One requirement for these constructed wetlands is that they be lined with a long lasting reliable liner. Site Supply can supply liners of many types including the PVC liner used in this illustrated Ohio park. An area park wanted to treat the liquid runoff from newly constructed outdoor restrooms. After the design for the wetland was completed Site Supply Inc. provided the all important wetland liner. Results so far are good.
If you are considering a treatment process of this type please give us a call. We can suggest the proper liner so your wetland treatment performs as designed. Xavier University Paves in "Grass" Green has been the theme in new construction throughout the United States for several years. Xavier University in Cincinnati is no exception. In extensive landscape work completed in September 2002 Xavier created new walkways and grassed areas where students can congregate, exchange ideas, watch outdoor plays and concerts and just enjoy this beautiful urban campus. To enable the extensive grassed areas to sustain the anticipated student pedestrian traffic Site Supply provided porous pavement grass pavers called "Tufftrack". These "plastic" pavers not only will protect the delicate grass root system from foot traffic but will also support fire and emergency vehicles if the need should ever arise. Older style and labor intensive "concrete" pavers have been, in many cases, replaced by the lighter and less noticeable "plastic" pavers. Another important side benefit, is the greatly reduced need for storm water conveyance. Porous pavement is just that, porous. Rainwater travels to the water table as it did before the area was ever developed. Maintaining grassed areas and reducing water runoff is a goal of many project developers. The Xavier University project is a good example of how to accomplish that goal.
Bag Found in Columbus Area Woods!
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