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access, and were durable enough to withstand both the harsh winters
of Chicago and the weight of heavy vehicles, such as delivery trucks,
fire engines and ambulances.
StormPave has historically done well in snowy climates in that
water goes through the paver field into layers of aggregates under-
neath, does not pool up on the surface, and therefore does not be-
come ice. A snowfall in winter on clay pavers can be dealt with by
using a deicer made of magnesium chloride and a rubber-tipped
shovel or plow. Magnesium chloride reduces the chance of efflores-
cence, which is a white, powdery substance on the surface of clay
pavers. It doesn't harm the function of the pavers but is unsightly
and must be removed in the following spring.
The thermal mass of genuine clay pavers means they store day-
time heat and release it slowly. This, combined with the magnesium
chloride deicer, helps melt the snow and/or ice, which leaves the sur-
face dry and ice free. The runoff goes through the voids between the
pavers into the aggregates underneath and is then absorbed into the
ground naturally.
Walt Steele is a recognized expert on clay pavers. He is paver business
manager for Pine Hall Brick Company, America's largest manufacturer
of genuine clay pavers. The company has plants in Madison, N.C. and
Fairmount, Ga. Its corporate headquarters is at 2701 Shorefair Drive
NW, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105. Steele can be reached at 800-334-
8689, by e-mail at waltsteele@pinehallbrick.com and by fax at 336-
725-3940. For more information, visit www.PineHallBrick.com.
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