Can Asphalt Repair Be Done in Rainy Weather?
There are many things that can be done in rainy weather that you really should not attempt. For example, it is technically possible to paint the exterior of your home while it is raining, but it will be an exercise in futility. The rain will wash away most of the paint before it dries, and […]
What Can HOAs Do To Protect Their Asphalt Pavement?
Members of homeowner associations expect that a percentage of their monthly dues and special assessments will help protect the value of their properties. A safe and aesthetically pleasing environment, including parking lots and streets, can play a huge part in ensuring that property values do not fall. However, as soon as the paving services contractor […]
The Benefits of Asphalt Parking Lot Striping
If you have ever had to define your own parking space in a lot that is covered in snow or that has no pavement striping, you know how difficult it can be to determine the correct parking angle or what constitutes a parking space. Striped parking stalls and other pavement markings can help bring order […]
Pavement Maintenance Tips for the Spring Season
The winters in North Georgia can be unpredictable. Temperatures may be warmer or colder than average, rain may be more abundant than normal, and the area could see a little snow or a lot of ice. No matter what the winter weather brings, however, there is a good chance that your pavement will not emerge […]
How to Make Your Asphalt Parking Lot Safe
Keeping your parking lot clean and attractive helps bring customers to your business, but once they are on your property, if they do not feel safe, they may not return. Furthermore, while on your property, accidents can occur for which you could be found liable. To help protect your customers from injury and yourself from […]
What Is the Best Weather for Sealcoating in Atlanta?
Weather conditions play an important part in the successful application of an asphalt sealcoating material. The liquid sealcoat must dry correctly to achieve proper adhesion to the asphalt pavement. Sealcoat contractors must understand the weather requirements thoroughly to provide a finished product that will perform as intended. Only a knowledgeable, reputable, and professional contractor should […]
How Long Does Asphalt Crack Filler Take to Dry?
It is inevitable that asphalt pavement will develop cracks. Repairing those cracks quickly is one of the most important asphalt maintenance procedures to perform. Once present, cracks will continue to grow and will lead to serious problems. Moisture must not be allowed to enter beneath the surface of the pavement. Asphalt crack filler is not […]
What to Look for in a “Free Paving Estimate”
Regardless of size or complexity, the quality of the initial construction of any asphalt pavement will determine its likelihood of developing preventable problems. Initial construction should only be performed by a properly equipped, reputable, knowledgeable, and experienced contractor to ensure the integrity of the pavement. However, even an exceptionally constructed pavement will have a shorter […]
Start the Year With Asphalt Sealcoating Saving Benefits
Asphalt crack filling and asphalt sealcoating are the two most important procedures of any routine asphalt maintenance program. Crack filling should always be performed before applying sealcoating to achieve optimum protection of the asphalt pavement. Both procedures work together to preserve the integrity of your asphalt pavement and prolong its life to allow you to […]
Why Good Parking Lot Signage Can Protect You From Potential Liability
Having insufficient or incorrect signage in your parking lot may leave you liable should an accident occur on your property, but you may also face fines or closure of your business if your signage does not meet local, state, and federal codes or regulations. The Americans with Disabilities Act is one such federal regulation that […]