A-Z definitions of NYC sidewalk repair terms, DOT codes, permits, materials, and construction concepts, explained by our licensed sidewalk contractors.
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Corner radius is the curved edge where two curbs meet at a street intersection. Its size influences how vehicles turn wh...
A curb is the raised concrete or stone edge that separates the roadway from the sidewalk. It helps guide stormwater, def...
A curb cut is an opening or lowered section of curb that allows vehicles to enter a property or provides an accessible p...
Curb defacement is unauthorized marking, painting, engraving, or other alteration of a curb's appearance. It may include...
Curb replacement is the removal of a damaged curb and installation of a new one that meets current design requirements....
Curb resetting is the process of removing an existing curb and reinstalling it in the correct position instead of replac...
Curb reveal is the visible height of the curb above the roadway surface after construction. It helps control drainage wh...
A driveway apron is the paved section that connects a private driveway to the public street across the sidewalk or curb...
Driveway apron repair restores damaged sections of the driveway entrance where vehicles cross between the street and pri...
A drop curb is a section of curb that is lowered to create a smoother transition between the sidewalk and the roadway. I...
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