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There Are Only Two Types of Concrete: Cracked — and About to Be
Every homeowner in Vail, Beaver Creek, Avon, and Edwards faces a tough decision when it comes to their driveway. The question often asked is: why do pavers cost more? But a better question is why concrete and asphalt driveways require so much maintenance and replacement, especially at 8,000 feet elevation. The harsh Colorado climate, with its freeze-thaw cycles, takes a heavy toll on traditional driveway materials. This post explores why concrete driveways crack and why paver
Jack Benninghoff
3 days ago3 min read


Your Water Is Running Out — Eagle County Isn't Telling You the Whole Story
If you got the ERWSD letter, you already know water fines are coming this summer. But the bigger threat hitting Eagle County homeowners right now is wildfire — and your insurance bill proves it. Elevate protects your home with defensible space that can lower your premium, and reduces your water bill through smart irrigation and sod removal rebates up to $2 per square foot. Two problems, one team.
Jack Benninghoff
Mar 49 min read


The Paver Installation Method That's Changing the Game in the Vail Valley. Here's What Most Contractors Won't Tell You.
Most homeowners in Vail, Beaver Creek, Edwards, and the surrounding Eagle County area spend weeks choosing the perfect paver style — and almost no time thinking about what goes underneath them. That's a costly mistake at altitude. The base system beneath your pavers will determine whether your investment looks beautiful for 30 years, or starts heaving and crumbling after just a few brutal mountain winters. Living at elevation: why Vail Valley is hard on pavers At 8,000+ feet,
Jack Benninghoff
Feb 14 min read
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