Major Causes of Asphalt Damage
Whether your paved surface is a municipal roadway, a parking lot, or a residential driveway, it’s helpful to know some common reasons why asphalt gets damaged and how to avoid it, if possible. While it’s true that asphalt is extremely durable, that doesn’t mean it’s indestructible. In fact, your pavement can be damaged for any […]
Preparing a Parking Lot for the Upcoming Winter
It may seem like fall just arrived, but winter weather is just around the corner. Fall is an excellent time to perform some preventive maintenance on your parking lot to prepare it for the upcoming harsh winter weather. Here are a few simple steps that will protect your paved surface: Clean off debris. Use a […]
5 Things a Municipality Should Look for in a Paving Contractor
If you work for a municipality and are responsible for finding a paving contractor for a large paving project, we understand how big of a responsibility that is. After all, hiring a substandard contractor can result in poor quality pavement, delays in construction and/or additional costs. And all that can be a bad reflection on […]
Why Road Construction is a Good Thing
In many areas of the country, late summer and early fall mean that road construction crews will be busy improving the roads we all drive on, trying to get their work completed before the winter stormy season arrives. Most of us have experienced the frustration of running into road construction delays when we’re out driving. […]
The Effects of Weather on Roadways and Parking Lots
August is usually the hottest time of year in most areas of the country. That extreme heat can impact anything that is exposed to it on a daily basis. That includes paved surfaces. You may be lulled into believing that if pavement can withstand heavy vehicle traffic, it must be able to hold up under […]
Common Causes for Parking Lot Damage
There’s no doubt about it: parking lots are a major expense for any business or government agency. While it’s true that asphalt and concrete are both extremely durable surfaces, nothing lasts forever. Eventually, over time and with the wear and tear that parking lots are exposed to on a daily basis, the paved surface will […]
How to Know When It’s Time for New Asphalt
Nothing lasts forever. This is true even for an extremely durable material like asphalt. Depending on several variables – like the level of use, what kind of a climate you live in, and whether or not the surface has been properly maintained – asphalt typically lasts for 20 years or even longer. But at some […]
How to Easily Afford Asphalt Maintenance
Asphalt is an extremely durable material, without a doubt, but it needs maintenance just like any other paved surface. Whether you’re a homeowner with an asphalt driveway, or a business owner with a large parking lot to care for, it’s important to plan ahead for your asphalt maintenance. If you don’t properly maintain any paved […]
How Climate Affects Pavement
Most of us know that changes in the weather can dramatically impact the plants in our yard, our pets, and even the moods of our family members. But did you know that weather also affects paved surfaces? As tough and durable as asphalt and concrete are, weather still takes its toll on pavement. Here are […]
Create a Unique Garden Path with Concrete
If you’d like to create some visual appeal and interest in your garden, try designing a path! Even if you don’t have an actual garden, a creative pathway adds to the beauty and personality of any yard, no matter what the size or landscaping. Paths aren’t just for backyards. Walkways that meander around the front […]