Fraser Mills was a municipality in British Columbia on the north bank of the Fraser River that was incorporated in 1913, but has since amalgamated with the City of Coquitlam .
31-523: Fraser Mills is also the name of a new masterplanned community on the same site. It will include 15 separate multi-unit buildings, a bus station connecting to Braid Station , sports recreation and commercial amenities and a 16 acre park. This project will be the only waterfront community in Coquitlam . Located on the northern shore of the Fraser River , the area was originally the site of a sawmill . The mill
62-607: A pavement or hardstanding . The main benefit of bricks over other materials is that individual bricks can later be lifted up and replaced. This allows for remedial work to be carried out under the surface of the paving without leaving a lasting mark once the paving bricks have been replaced. Typical areas of use would be for driveways, pavement , patios , town centres, pedestrian precincts and more commonly in road surfacing . Bricks are typically made of concrete or clay , though other composite materials are also used. Each has its own means of construction . The biggest difference
93-509: A stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Braid Station Braid is an elevated station on the Expo Line of Metro Vancouver 's SkyTrain rapid transit system. The station is located near the intersect of Braid Street and Brunette Avenue in the Brunette Creek neighbourhood of New Westminster , British Columbia, Canada. Positioned near the Coquitlam border, the station
124-403: A 1/4" crushed stone bedding, or 3/4" minus crushed stone (to prevent sand from sinking through it) for a concrete sand bedding. The base should be compacted every 6". If the base layer is deeper than 6", then biaxial geogrid should be added every 6" and spaced evenly throughout the bedding to maintain stability. If reliable concrete is already installed that can be used as the base layer. Above
155-439: A lot harder than yellow brickies sand, which prevents weeds and ants from coming through. Pavers come in a number of styles, shapes and tones. Pavers manufactured from concrete go well with flag, brick and concrete walkways or patios. Concrete pavers may be used where winter temperatures dip below freezing. They are available in hole, x-shape, y-shape, pentagon, polygon and fan styles. An interlocking concrete paver, also known as
186-516: A pressure washer, and they must be dried according recommendations the particular polymeric sand (usually at least for one hot summer day). After they have been dried, sweep the polymeric sand into the cracks, then compact the pavers to help the sand sink in (often with a wood panel between the pavers and the compactor to prevent chipping the pavers), and then rinse according to the polymeric sand's instructions. This sand prevents weeds from growing between them, and helps them lock into place. Do not sweep
217-558: A segmental paver, is a type of paver. This paver has emerged over the last couple of decades as a very popular alternative to brick , clay or concrete . An interlocker is a concrete block paver which is designed in such a way that it locks in with the next paver. The locking effect allows for a stronger connection between pavers and with this interlocking effect the paving itself is resistant to movement under traffic. Segmental pavers have been used for thousands of years. The Romans built roads with them that are still there. But it
248-538: Is a major transfer point for TransLink bus routes serving the northeast sector of the Metro Vancouver ; these buses serve Coquitlam , Port Coquitlam and New Westminster . There is a convenience store located at the ground level. The SkyTrain station is located geographically within fare zone 2. However, as of October 5, 2015, no additional fare is required in switching from bus to SkyTrain and vice versa. Bus bay assignments: Paver (flooring) A paver
279-490: Is a major transfer point for bus routes serving the Tri-City area. The station was built in 2002 as part of the original Millennium Line project. Before the first phase of the line was completed, a short spur from Columbia station was opened in eastern New Westminster, as a test track; Braid station was the temporary terminus of this spur until the line to Commercial–Broadway station was completed. In 2016, SkyTrain service
310-421: Is a paving stone, tile, brick or brick-like piece of concrete commonly used as exterior flooring . They are generally placed on top of a foundation which is made of layers of compacted stone and sand. The pavers are placed in the desired pattern and the space between pavers that is created with the integrated spacer bar is then filled with concrete sand or a polymeric sand. No actual adhesive or retaining method
341-444: Is small enough to be raised up into the cracks when the pavers are compacted. This raised concrete sand helps lock the pavers in place so that they can handle more weight. Concrete sand is a more preferable bedding layer than rock dust . Because rock dust retains rather than drains water, it prevents polymeric sand from drying and curing. Additionally, when that water in the rock dust eventually evaporates, it will carry salts through
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#1732837638844372-416: Is the way they set hard ready for use. A clay brick has to be fired in a kiln to bake the brick hard. A concrete brick has to be allowed to set. The concrete paving bricks are a porous form of brick formed by mixing small stone hardcore, dyes, cement and sand and other materials in various amounts. Many block paving manufacturing methods are now allowing the use of recycled materials in the construction of
403-400: Is used other than the weight of the paver itself except edging. Pavers can be used to make roads, driveways, patios, walkways and other outdoor platforms. In a factory, concrete pavers are made with a mixture of sand, stone, cement and iron oxide pigments in a mold and then cured prior to packaging. Block paving , also known as brick paving , is a commonly used decorative method of creating
434-517: Is used widely in building and landscaping as it is highly prized for beauty, strength and durability. Stone pavers are made of many materials including limestone , bluestone , basalt (such as that from The Palisades used in New York City), sandstone and granite . Travertine is a durable, low-porous stone that stays cool in direct sunlight, making it a popular choice for pool-sides, patios, walkways and outdoor entertainment areas. Travertine
465-401: The adjacent freeway and highway. The city has designated the area as Waterfront Village Centre and has re-zoned it to include both commercial and residential use. Beedie is planning to develop 5,500 residential units on the land. 49°14′00″N 122°51′00″W / 49.23333°N 122.85000°W / 49.23333; -122.85000 This Metro Vancouver location article is
496-406: The base layer, there should be a 1" bedding layer. A 1/4" crushed stone bedding material is favored over concrete sand on walkways for its better drainage that mitigates freeze-thaw shifting, easier compaction especially on rainy days, and less weed growth. A concrete sand (specifically ASTM C33) bedding is preferable for building driveways with tighter joints (i.e., thinner cracks) because the sand
527-414: The bedding, or have 1" PVC pipes laid on the base so that they reach the top of the bedding. If using pipes, their indentation must be filled with bedding material once removed. A slight slope towards a drain is usually implemented. The pavers are hammered with a mallet when placing them down to help them settle and prevent them from wobbling. Edge restraints prevent pavers from spreading apart and maintain
558-407: The blocks at either 45 degrees or 90 degrees to the perpendicular. Other popular types of pattern include stretcher bond and basketweave; with the latter being better suited to paved areas that will only receive light foot traffic, due to its weaker bond. A commonly used base is 'cracker dust' or commonly known as crushed bluemetal. The advantage of using this in residential living is that it compacts
589-413: The integrity of the pavement system to move uniformly with freeze thaw cycles as well. An edge restraint can be a concrete slope which is no steeper than 45 degrees, and meets the edge pavers halfway between its top and bottom surface so that it can be buried. Alternatively, commercial plastic edge restraints can be anchored into the ground with steel spikes. After the pavers have been laid and cleaned with
620-517: The mills and settled on the south slope of Coquitlam. During the Great Depression , many workers were laid off. Wage reductions were imposed on the remaining workforce and led to a ten-week strike. The mill eventually closed in 2001. The Fraser Mills neighbourhood is located in the southwestern part of Coquitlam and south of the Maillardville neighbourhood, which was founded as a townsite for
651-878: The paver was made from concrete, either real stone or a clay product was used. The first production of concrete pavers in North America was in Canada, in 1973. Due to their success, paving stone manufacturing plants began to open throughout the United States working their way from east to west. The first concrete pavers were shaped just like a brick, 4 by 8 inches (100 mm × 200 mm), and they were called Holland Stones. These units turned out to be economical to produce and were exceedingly strong. In addition to being economical, interlocking concrete pavers are also widely available in water-permeable designs, which have added ecological benefits. By allowing water to drain through
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#1732837638844682-443: The pavers in a way that mimics natural absorption, builders and landscapers are able to limit surface runoff and prevent soil erosion or buildup of standing water in the surrounding land area. Some permeable paver installations are designed to harvest rainwater , which can then be repurposed for uses such as irrigation or washing a car. Permeable paver applications have also been found to offer benefits in filtering contaminants of
713-402: The pavers which will deposit on their surface and stain them with "efflorescence build-up". Additionally, compacting pavers levels them easier on sand than on rock dust. The bedding layer must be flattened by "screeding" it. To screed the bedding, scrape a straightedge (such as a level) along the top of the bedding. To guide the straightedge, it is common to place parallel metal rails on top of
744-421: The paving bricks, such as crushed glass and crushed old building rubble . There are many different laying patterns that can be achieved using block paving. The most common of these is the herringbone pattern . This pattern is the strongest of the block paving bonds as it offers the most interlock, therefore making it a good choice for driveways and road surfacing. A herringbone pattern can be created by setting
775-424: The polymeric sand more than 10 feet from where it was poured because it will sift out necessary additives. Note that different types of polymeric sand can handle different joint widths and depths, and they often have require slightly different methods of rinsing. Applying paver sealer or concrete sealer bi-annually prevents stains from getting on the pavers. A stone paver is another type of paver. This type of paver
806-472: The station features wooden timbers inside the platform level, and pavers with inspirational words that imply positive things installed into the station lobby floor. The architecture firms Francl Architecture and Stantec Architecture were responsible for designing the station. Braid is served by a single entrance located at the south end of the station. Vehicular access to the entrance is available via an access road connected to Rousseau Street. This station
837-713: The water being captured. Pavers must have a strong base, a flat bedding and an edge restraint. To prevent the soil from absorbing the base layer above, there should be a compacted sub-base (which is the naturally occurring soil) and a layer of landscape fabric . Landscape fabric is not required in every application. All compaction is usually performed with a plate compactor or hand tamper. All sand-containing materials (e.g., concrete sand, rock dust, or minus crushed rock) must be soaked with water for effective compaction. The base layer should be 6" deep for walkways, or 12" deep for driveways . The base material should either be 3/4" crushed stone (to allow water to drain through it) for
868-647: The workers at the large lumber mill whose grounds comprised Fraser Mills. It was just east of the boundary of the City of New Westminster and mostly on the south side of the Trans-Canada and Lougheed Highways . The site for many years after its abandonment was the Terranova landfill for Greater Vancouver waste disposal. The land has since become a focus for big-box store development along United Boulevard , which has come to serve as an alternate route for traffic bypassing jams on
899-572: Was known at first as the Ross McLaren Mill and opened in 1889. However, it soon closed after co-founder James McLaren died. The site remained unused for many years until the mill was reopened as the Fraser River Sawmills. Due to a labour shortage , 400 francophones were recruited from Quebec and settled in an area just north of the mill now known as Maillardville . Similarly in the early 20th century, many Punjabi Sikhs came to work in
930-456: Was not until the mid-1940s that pavers began to be produced out of concrete. It started in the Netherlands where all the roads are made to be flexible because much of the country is below sea level and the ground shifts, moves and sinks. Poured concrete is not an option because it will crack. Individual units not set in concrete, and placed in sand perform far better than concrete. Before
961-538: Was reconfigured in anticipation of the opening of the Evergreen Extension ; as a result, the Millennium Line service was discontinued at Braid station. Since October 22, 2016, Braid has been served by an Expo Line branch with service between Waterfront and Production Way–University stations. Braid, like all stations constructed as part of the original Millennium Line route, has a unique design. Artwork at