City of Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland is the second largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio (pop. 500,000) and is the county seat of Cuyahoga County, the most populous county in the state. The city is located in northeastern Ohio on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles west of the Pennsylvania border. It was founded in 1796 near the mouth of the Cuyahoga River, and became a manufacturing center owing to its location on the lake shore, as well as being connected to numerous canals and railroad lines. Like many of America's older industrial American cities,
Cleveland withstood declining prosperity and loss of population in the second half of the 20th century. Recent re-investment in the downtown area (new stadiums for its sports teams, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, shopping arcades) has revitalized the city.
Cleveland is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cleveland's economy has diversified sectors that include manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, and biomedical.
Demographics of City of Cleveland:
Population of Cleveland in July 2009: 431,363. Population change since 2000: -9.8%. Males: 204,273 (47.4%). Females: 227,090 (52.6%). Median resident age: 33.0 years. The estimated
Cleveland median household income in 2009: $24,687 (it was $25,928 in 2000). Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,583. Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $84,000 (it was $71,100 in 2000). Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $98,259; Detached houses: $99,239; Townhouses or other attached units: $97,886; In 2-unit structures: $88,545; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $116,744; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $166,736; Mobile homes: $28,713. Median gross rent in 2009: $605. Visit the
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce for more information.
As of the 2010 Census, the city proper had a total population of 396,815 and was the 45th largest city in the United States, and the second largest city in Ohio. It is the center of
Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, the largest metropolitan area in Ohio. Cleveland is part of the larger Cleveland-Akron-Elyria Combined Statistical Area, which in 2000 had a population of 2,945,831, and ranked as the country's 14th largest. The Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor Metropolitan Statistical Area in 2000 ranked as the 17th largest in the United States with 2,250,871 people.
History of City of Cleveland:
The Village of Cleaveland was incorporated on December 23, 1814. In spite of the nearby swampy lowlands and harsh winters, its waterfront location proved to be an advantage. The area began rapid growth after the 1832 completion of the Ohio and Erie Canal. This key link between the Ohio River and the Great Lakes connected the city to the Atlantic Ocean via the Erie Canal and later via the St. Lawrence Seaway; and the Gulf of Mexico via the Mississippi River. Growth continued with added railroad links.
Cleveland incorporated as a city in 1836.
Greater Cleveland has long been famous as a durable goods manufacturing area. Following the national trend, however, Cleveland has been shifting to a more services-based economy.
Greater Cleveland is a world corporate center for leading national and multinational companies in industries ranging from transportation, insurance, retailing, and utilities, to commercial banking and finance. See photos and watch
videos from Cleveland here.
City of Cleveland Schools:
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District envisions 21st Century Schools of Choice where students will be challenged with a rigorous curriculum that considers the individual learning styles, program preferences and academic capabilities of each student, while utilizing the highest quality professional educators, administrators and support staff available.
Sidewalks, Contractors, and Sidewalk Construction Companies
A
sidewalk (or
pavement,
footpath,
footway, and sometimes
platform) is a path along the side of a road. A sidewalk may accommodate moderate changes in grade (height) and is normally separated from the vehicular section by a curb. There may also be a strip of vegetation, grass or bushes or trees or a combination of these between the pedestrian section and the vehicular section.
Concrete and Cement Sidewalks
It is often witnessed in high speed storms that cause devastation, the roads become muddy and trees get uprooted and the normal life gets affected badly. When the temperature falls abruptly during winter seasons, then, ice need to be melt and we need salt for the same purpose. Though, that issue of melting the ice are fixed easily but, those salts perform damage to the concrete sidewalks often remain hidden. The salts penetrate inside the
concrete sidewalks and often cause damage to the sidewalks.
There seem to be several kinds of salts named deicing salts, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride used for melting of ice during winters. These mentioned salts are poured in to the sidewalks in accordance with variation of temperature. Use chemicals that ensure very minute damage to the
concrete sidewalks. Decorative sidewalks and walkways can be made using colored, stamped, textured, stenciled concrete and can feature brick or stone edging and look like sidewalk painting.
Concrete Sidewalks
Concrete sidewalks could also be constructed in household usage. A professional
sidewalk constructor at clevelandbricksandmortar.com, can very well build a complete
sidewalk pattern plan, other specifications and construct the
stamped concrete sidewalks.
Stone sidewalks, which are constructed in commercial monuments, does the service for normal sidewalks and are quite inexpensive as far as construction costs are concerned. During
sidewalk landscaping construction, various issues and problems like the stressed areas under the retaining walls and adjacent surfaces and other factors need to be determined.
Concrete sidewalk pavers also render a beautiful look to the surroundings of house. Due to the solidness and sturdiness of concrete, the
concrete sidewalk pavers can survive for three decades without any major maintenance. They do not need any periodic maintenance and often could be cleaned by using a broom and then, pressure water could be used to render a shinning look to the
concrete sidewalks pavers.
Concrete sidewalks pavers can also be decorated with help of growing grass along it's length and also we could also perform painting on the
sidewalks to have a change.
Repair Sidewalks
Repairing sidewalks are never a big issues and hilarious tasks. Due to concrete's sturdiness, the
concrete sidewalks do not need any periodic maintenance and they are also infectious free. Though, during winters, salts, chemical spillage and water can get inside the
concrete sidewalks and do damage to the surface. Actually, during winters, water, which goes beneath the concrete surface, expands badly when it gets frozen and hence cracking is often faced. The cracking, sometimes grow beyond the repair level and we need to get those
concrete sidewalks built again. To avoid these types of circumstances, we need to use
concrete sidewalk sealer, which acts as a protection layer over the concrete surface and does not allow water, other damaging materials penetrating inside the
concrete sidewalk surface. A professional
sidewalk contractor can fix these issues very well along with creating
patio sidewalks, which is also a new and very much favorable addition to the
concrete sidewalks.
Patio sidewalks are usually constructed for household usage and also act as a nice spot for family and friends to sit around in the garden of house.
If you live in the state of Ohio Cleveland and Cuyahoga County area and need any assistance for your commercial and household
concrete sidewalk construction, then, contact us
www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com.
Sidewalk:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidewalk
Concrete Sidewalks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbiXxoK99C0
Sidewalk Constructor:
http://www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com/sidewalks.asp
sidewalk pattern:
http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/walkways/newdecorativeconcretewalkways.html
stamped concrete sidewalks:
http://www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com/sidewalks.asp
Stone sidewalks:
http://www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com/sidewalks.asp
sidewalk landscaping:
http://www.youcanlearnseries.com/Landscape/Design/LandscapeDesign-Sidewalk.aspx
Concrete sidewalk pavers :
http://www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com/concrete_and_decorative_patios.asp
Concrete Sidewalks and Driveways:
http://www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com/driveways.asp
Patio Sidewalks:
http://www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com/sidewalks.asp
Sidewalks:
http://www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com/index.asp
Sidewalk contractor:
http://www.clevelandbricksandmortar.com/sidewalks.asp
SIDEWALKS
& DRIVEWAYS
Whether you need a simple repair or want an elegant decorative statement for your home, our expert
craftsmen can create the solution you are looking for.
With 30 years in the business, we are licensed, bonded, and insured, and guarantee your satisfaction.
"I'm So Proud "
"I was walking my dog, and I realized that my porch, steps and walkway are
the best looking on my entire street. I could have gone with less expensive
precast concrete steps, but I'm really happy I didn't.
Thank you, Cleveland Bricks And Mortar. Nice Job!"
Mrs. Ellen B., West Park
DON'T JUST REPAIR IT, BEAUTIFY IT!
Use decorative touches for the outside of your home the way you use granite countertops,
recessed lighting, and natural wood cabinetry to beautify the interior. Add Elegance with Colored, Stamped,
and Patterned Concrete, or Brick, Stone, Block, Inter-Locking Pavers, Flagstone, or Tile.
View the photos on this and associated pages for ideas. The opportunity is yours. The costs are modest.
Sidewalks
Poured Concrete -- We routinely repair and replace poured concrete sidewalks.
Sidewalks crack from settling over time, heave up from tree roots, and exhibit spalling and crumbling from salt and ice
after a harsh winter. But whatever happened to your sidewalk, we can fix it.
Decorative Sidewalks -- Our craftsmen can create brick, masonry, stone, block, inter-locking block,
flagstone, or tile sidewalks to meet your custom design. Ask about colored, stamped, patterned concrete to turn an ordinary
walk or drive into an elegant and beautiful asset you can be proud of.
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Driveways
Poured Concrete -- Even simple drives sometimes need special treatment, like widening the apron,
cutting out and redoing sections of curbing, or grinding down the curb to the street to make a more gradual bump.
Whatever your special needs might be, we've probably done it before, and will do it properly for you.
Decorative Driveways -- For most homes, the driveway is one of the largets, single elements
that visitors will see. We can turn humdrum into a spectacular decorative statement with custom designs from masonry,
brick, stone, block, inter-locking block, and other specialty materials. Ask about colored, stamped, patterned concrete
to turn an ordinary walk or drive into an elegant and beautiful asset you can be proud of.
Help With Building Code Violations
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Many suburban inspectors demand repairs to maintain the desired standard of living in their commuity.
If you have been cited for a building code violation we can promptly bring you into compliance.
We work with all municipalities in the Greater Cleveland / Cuyahoga County area.
Professional Work Guaranteed
We take full repsonsibilty for the proper completion of your work. We get the permits and pay the fees.
We retain engineers and architects as needed. And when the job is finished, we pay for cleanup and removal of debris.
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