Most Common Causes of Damaged Concrete
Concrete may seem indestructible, but even this remarkably strong paving material can be damaged. And because your concrete surface is a major investment, it’s important to know what can cause degradation and how to avoid it. That’s why we’ve compiled the information in this article. Here are the most common causes for concrete damage: Weather […]
The Most Common Uses for Asphalt
Asphalt is an incredibly versatile material. And there are good reasons why it’s used in such a variety of ways – not only is it durable and typically made from recycled material; it’s also a relatively inexpensive choice for many paving projects. But that’s not all: asphalt is remarkably long-lasting. In fact, many asphalt surfaces […]
The Best Drought-Tolerant Plants for Parking Lot Landscapes
If you are responsible for the upkeep of a parking lot that is attached to a business, facility or apartment/condominium complex, you already know how important it is to keep that parking lot as clean and attractive as possible. These outside areas are reflections of the businesses they’re connected to, and the more appealing the […]
How to Protect Pavement from Spring Rain
Spring is here, and although most of us are glad to welcome the warmer weather after the colder winter months, spring can bring damaging rain in many parts of the country. Heavy rains can be especially hard on paved surfaces. This is particularly true in spring, after the pavement has been weakened by the huge […]
Drainage Solutions for Parking Lots
If you own or manage a business, you know all too well how important it is to maintain a clean and safe parking area for your customers and other visitors. Because your parking lot is a major investment, it’s important to do whatever you can to ensure that the pavement doesn’t become damaged in any […]
The Importance of Hiring a Professional Paving Contractor
Whether you own a home or a business, just about all of us have tried to cut a few corners once in a while to save a little money. But when it comes to installing and/or repairing pavement, doing it yourself is not such a good idea. Here are a few of the reasons why […]
Potholes: More Than Just a Nuisance
Whether you’re responsible for commercial parking lot maintenance, or simply trying to take care of your own driveway at home, most of us have experienced the disappointment of finding one or more potholes in our otherwise-pristine asphalt pavement. And while it may be tempting to put off having these repaired, it’s important to remember that […]
How Concrete Is Used
Most of us are familiar with some of the more commonial in the world. What follows is just a partial list of how concrete is used: uses for concrete – such as for parking lots and roadways, for example. But this versatile, durable material has a wide variety of uses. In fact, concrete is the […]
Is Asphalt Environmentally Friendly?
When you think of making choices that are good for the environment, deciding on using asphalt for your paving project may not immediately come to mind. But the fact is that asphalt actually is an environmentally friendly choice. Here are a few reasons why that’s true: Asphalt is reusable. You’ve no doubt seen construction and […]
When to Resurface Asphalt – And When NOT to
Let’s face it: asphalt is a major investment. So it only makes sense to protect that investment in whatever way possible. If your asphalt is old and worn, one excellent way of restoring it might be resurfacing. The process involves removing the top few inches of asphalt and pouring a fresh surface over the top, […]