When walking around NYC, you may have noticed small fences surrounding trees that are on the sidewalk. If you're like most people, you probably don't even realize they're there! Tree guards are a crucial part of NYC's urban forestry program and play a critical role in protecting our city's trees. We will discuss what tree guards are, why they are important, and how Vincent Rusciano Construction can help keep your trees healthy and looking great!
What Goes Into Tree Pit/Guard Installation
- NYC is a very busy city, with endless construction sites and countless people. It can be difficult for trees to survive in such an environment without additional support from tree guards! Tree guard installation has many benefits including but not limited to:
- - Prevents soil compaction around the roots of your tree which allows them more room to grow and develop properly.
- - Shields the trunk from physical damage like cars backing into it or children climbing on top of it.
- - Prevents pet waste and other garbage from entering the tree pit which helps keep our NYC sidewalks clean!
Why Tree Guards are Important
- NYC's urban forestry program is one of the most extensive in the world and with good reason! Our city has a diverse landscape that includes many different types of trees. Vincent Rusciano Construction can help you take care of your trees with proper tree pit/guard installation.
- - Extend the longevity of your street trees - Studies have shown that when properly installed, tree guards can increase a tree's lifespan by up to 50%.
- - Reduce sidewalk mortality rates - Sidewalk failures (caused by things like roots spreading under the concrete) are a common issue in NYC. Tree guards reduce the likelihood of these failures by protecting the trees from physical damage.
- - Beautify NYC's streetscape - Trees are an important part of NYC's landscape and help make our city look beautiful!
What goes into SIDEWALK VIOLATION REMOVAL
Sidewalk violations are a common occurrence in NYC, and they can be caused by many different things like roots from trees spreading under the concrete or vaulting. When a sidewalk violation occurs, it's important to get it fixed as soon as possible to avoid any potential safety hazards. Here at Vincent Rusciano Construction, we specialize in sidewalk restoration and have years of experience fixing all types of sidewalk violations.
Sidewalks should be free of cracks or holes and have an even surface. NYC relies on property owners to maintain the sidewalk adjacent to their property, including repairs and removal of snow, ice, or debris.
Property owners are responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining sidewalks adjoining their properties (Section 19-152 of New York City's Administrative Code).
Property owners are potentially liable for personal injuries caused by their failure to maintain the sidewalk free of defects (Section 7-210 of the New York City’s Administrative Code). We encourage property owners to perform repairs to their sidewalk before a condition becomes a defect which may result in a Notice of Sidewalk Violation.
Common Sidewalk Defects
Sidewalk defects that can be cited with violations are listed in section 19-152 of the New York City Administrative Code.
What Goes Into VAULT RESTORATION
NYC is home to thousands of underground vaults, which are used to store everything from electrical cables to water pipes. Over time, these vaults can start to leak and cause damage to the sidewalks and streets above them. If you're experiencing issues with your vault, please don't hesitate to give us a call. We offer full-service vault restoration and have the experience and expertise to get the job done right.
What Goes Into VAULT WATERPROOFING
NYC's vaults are made of cast iron, which makes them very susceptible to water damage. If you're experiencing issues with your vault, please don't hesitate to give us a call. We offer full-service vault waterproofing and have the experience and expertise to get the job done right.
If you require any of these services, please don't hesitate to contact Vincent Rusciano Construction! We specialize in sidewalk violation removal, vault restoration, and vault waterproofing and have years of experience fixing all types of sidewalk violations.
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