[CANUFNET] sidewalk bridging over roots

[Ian Wilson]

Jeremy, that will likely be part of the strategy.  However conventional sidewalk construction would probably damage a lot of roots in this case even if we raise the grade - and the sidewalk is likely to crack in a few years.  Thus we are looking at the bridging or rubber sidewalks options

Thanks Ian

From: canufnet-bounces at list.web.net [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Jeremy Gye
Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:21 AM
To: 'Canadian Urban Forest Network'
Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] sidewalk bridging over roots

Hi Ian,
Is there any latitude to play with the grading/profile of the sidewalk, in order to accommodate the roots using a more conventional sidewalk construction approach?

Jeremy

E-mail: jgye at shaw.ca

From: canufnet-bounces at list.web.net [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Ian Wilson
Sent: May-18-12 2:57 PM
To: 'Canadian Urban Forest Network'
Subject: [CANUFNET] sidewalk bridging over roots

ALL-

Kelowna is looking at a new sidewalk installation next to some mature street trees (red oaks).  In the past we have successfully used rubber sidewalks in these types of situations but in this case it's going to be a multi-use corridor and there are concerns that the rubber surface is not as suitable for roller blades, etc. because of the seams.

I have a couple of questions:


1)       Anybody else have experience with rubber sidewalks in these situations and whether the bumps are an issue?

2)      Another possible solution is reinforced concrete bridging over the roots.  Does anybody have specifications for bridged sidewalk construction that they could send to me?

Thanks

Ian



Ian Wilson, Park Services Manager
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