How to Keep My Pavement Clean | Asphalt Maintenance Tips
Asphalt pavement is quite economical and remarkably durable. However, unless the pavement receives regular maintenance, property owners may find themselves replacing the pavement much sooner than they expected. Paving companies are aware of what types of maintenance will be needed, and reputable asphalt contractors pass this information along to their customers. Asphalt sealcoating and crack […]
Asphalt Crack Sealing – Is This Effective?
If you ask experienced paving contractors to name the most critical repair needed for asphalt pavement, they will tell you that it is the timely repair of cracks. Cracks provide access points for water to infiltrate beneath the pavement and wreak havoc on the foundation supporting the pavement. Of the different methods that can be […]
Can Asphalt Striping Be Removed?
Part of having a safe, aesthetically pleasing asphalt pavement is to ensure that the stripes and other markings are highly visible, intact and neatly applied. If fresh paint is applied over the old stripes, drivers may be confused and unsure of which lines comprise a parking stall. The confusion can be just as severe if […]
What Are the Cost Factors for Asphalt Sealcoating?
If you know the square footage of your pavement and the number of coats you need, virtually any contractor with experience in asphalt maintenance can give you a rough estimate for your sealcoating job without ever seeing your property. However, sealcoating contractors know that an estimate based on the pavement area alone is just a […]
Property Management: How to Plan For Sealcoating
As a property manager, you know that there are some tasks that you can delegate, but there are other tasks that require your personal attention. If you are planning to have sealcoating applied to your asphalt pavement, your involvement can help ensure that everything goes smoothly, nothing will negatively impact the quality of the work […]
Asphalt Sealcoating Services in Atlanta, GA
If you were to ask a group of sealcoating contractors what they consider perfect sealcoating weather, they would likely tell you that it would be a day on which the temperature was 70 degrees, the relative humidity was less than 60 percent, the overnight low would remain above 50 degrees and there was not a […]
Asphalt Sealcoating: Is Adding An Aggregate Important?
Sealcoating is an economical way to help you obtain a long, attractive life for your asphalt pavement. However, although asphalt sealcoating is economical, you still want to get the most for your money. One way of achieving this goal is to ensure that you deal with a reputable contractor, and one way that you will […]
Do You Trust Your Asphalt Contractor?
Every construction specialty has its share of unscrupulous contractors, and the asphalt industry is no exception. There are roofers who will knock on doors to offer free roofing inspections, and if the homeowner lets them on the roof, the inspector will then make sure that there is damage even if he has to inflict it […]
Parking Lot Striping – Conditions To Know
You might not realize it, but people notice whether your parking lot is clean and properly maintained. Missing or worn stripes and pavement markings do not create a favorable first impression or enhance your property’s visual appeal. However, a well-designed and freshly painted parking lot conveys a sense of order and safety, demonstrates your attention […]
Sealcoating – Why May Is Ideal In Atlanta
Maintaining your asphalt sealcoating is an effective, economical way to help your asphalt pavement last longer and look more attractive. Sealants restore color to faded asphalt and smooth out minor surface imperfections, but they also help prevent UV rays and automotive fluids from damaging your pavement. In Atlanta and North Georgia, there are many months […]