How To Enhance the Curb Appeal with Parking Lot Maintenance
In the retail industry, it is important to “set the stage” attractively to encourage shoppers to make an initial visit, complete a purchase and make a return visit. Sometimes, retailers forget that their parking lots need to be included in painting an appealing picture of their stores. If the exterior is in poor condition, many […]
The Benefits of Crack-Sealing
In today’s world, there are not many things that you be absolutely certain will happen. However, you can be sure that all asphalt pavements will develop cracks at some point in their life. Heavy loads, freeze/thaw cycles, UV rays, oil spills and a host of other factors can cause cracking. The Benefits of Crack-Sealing Just […]
Why Sealcoating Works!
Asphalt pavement is extremely durable and attractive. With proper care, your asphalt surface could last for several decades. Obtaining the maximum life for your pavement requires completing repairs when they are needed, keeping the surface clean, not subjecting it to a heavier load than it was engineered to bear — and keeping it sealcoated. Sealcoating […]
Will sealer make the pavement slippery? How do we prevent this?
Sealer should not make your pavement slippery. Granted, sealants are slippery for a few hours after they are first applied, but since you should not allow anyone to walk or drive on wet sealant, this would not be an issue for you. However, the sealant must be properly mixed to prevent it from making the […]
The Cost To Install An Asphalt Driveway
The only way to answer that question without knowing all of the details would be to offer a range of prices so wide that you would not gain any meaningful information. The true cost of installing a new asphalt driveway depend on factors that can be different for every job. The Cost To Install An […]
What can I do about potholes?
Potholes are a sign of fatigued asphalt that has lost its ability to maintain its flexibility and strength. They are unsightly, and they pose the risk of causing damage to the vehicles and pedestrians entering your property. If you ignore potholes, you risk further damage to your pavement every day it rains or another car […]
What is the difference between hot-pour and cold- pour crack sealants?
Although either hot-pour or cold-pour crack sealers can be used, the two products have very different qualities and application methods. The results will also differ, with cold-pour fillers having the shorter life. As cold-pour crack sealants seldom survive a cold winter and do not hold up as well to traffic, they are used sparingly — […]
Is It Too Cold To Pave?
This question omits a critical phrase and would perhaps be better stated as, information pills “Is it too cold to pave and expect satisfactory results?” If it is too cold, the asphalt will lose its heat too rapidly, making it impossible to compact it sufficiently. It is also far more likely to have an uneven, […]
Asphalt Smart Sealing In The Fall | Atlanta, GA
Many people consider autumn their favorite season. The muggy, unhealthy hot days of summer begin to grow cooler, drugs leaves take on vibrant colors and the sun sets a little earlier each day as the season progresses. However, help for those who still need to have their asphalt pavement sealed before the onset of cold […]
What is Crocodile Cracking?
In the pavement industry, crocodile cracking or alligatoring refers to a specific damage pattern that has an appearance similar to the skin on an alligator’s back. The pattern is comprised of multiple, interlaced geometric shapes, normally irregular square, rectangular or pentagonal shapes. Alligator cracking is a serious problem that can threaten an extremely large area of […]