Asphalt: Interesting Industrial Applications
Whether you call it bitumen, blacktop or tar, you have no doubt noticed that asphalt is a very popular choice for parking lots, driveways and roadways. Asphalt pavement is fast and economical to install, easy to maintain and visually appealing. It is long-lasting if properly maintained, and if sealants are applied regularly, its longevity can […]
Asphalt Sealcoating & Windy Conditions
Having your asphalt pavement sealed as needed is an important part of your routine maintenance. Asphalt sealcoating can often double the life of asphalt pavement, and fresh sealcoating makes the pavement more attractive and makes pavement markings more visible. You have probably heard that the temperature and humidity should be within certain ranges to ensure […]
Why Traffic Signs & Pavement Markings Are Important
Safe driving can be challenging, but if you are passing through a town you have never visited before, driving at night or looking for an unfamiliar address, the challenges will be multiplied. You will already be distracted by the newness of the town, the shadows playing in the darkness or the need to focus intently […]
Asphalt Crack Sealants – Hot & Cold
Asphalt pavement must endure a variety of potentially damaging events throughout its life. The sun’s rays can rob it of its rich color as well as its moisture, leaving it faded, dry and brittle. Vehicles can leak oil and other fluids that can make the asphalt soft and crumbly. However, of all the things that […]
Paving Maintenance & Tire Scuffing
Many people are upset when they find tire marks on their brand-new asphalt pavement. They fear that the scuff marks will be permanent, that these markings are somehow harmful to the longevity of the pavement or that the contractor’s work was somehow lacking. However, tire scuffs are temporary marks that will go away in time […]
Sealcoating: Causes & Failures
Routine maintenance is an essential part of ensuring the longevity of your asphalt pavement. An effective maintenance plan for asphalt pavement should always include periodic sealcoating. Sealcoating screens out the sun’s rays that rob your pavement of its moisture and leave it brittle; the sun is also responsible for fading unprotected pavement. Sealcoating also gives […]
Emergency Winter Paving & Maintenance
Contrary to what many people believe, asphalt contractors do not completely stop paving in the winter. There are many circumstances in which the customer simply cannot wait for warmer weather to have asphalt pavement installed. For example, a sinkhole might develop in a busy street, a new business might need a parking lot built or […]
Asphalt Sealcoating – Understanding Quality
If you have asphalt pavement, sealcoating is an extremely economical way to ensure that your pavement lasts longer and looks more attractive. Without sealcoating, asphalt pavement can become dry, brittle and faded from exposure to sunlight, and automotive fluids can soften the pavement, making it more susceptible to damage from traffic. However, a sealcoating job […]
ADA – Know Your Parking Lot Violations?
Compliance with the ADA regulations can help you avoid fines, lawsuits and unhappy customers. However, the ADA is somewhat complicated, so many property managers or owners are uncertain whether there are violations present in their parking lots. If you are wondering whether you need to correct ADA violations in your own parking lot, here are […]
Asphalt Pavement & Winter Driving
Most people have a favorite season. For some, the best time of year is when the flowers start to bloom in the spring. Other people enjoy the lazy days of summer the most, some prefer the colder weather that winter brings and others enjoy the brilliant foliage of autumn. Every season has its own set […]