How Minor Asphalt Potholes Can Become a Major Problem
Preserving the beauty, safety and integrity of your asphalt pavement can only be achieved by applying a properly planned and executed preventive maintenance program. Periodic maintenance ensures that minor issues do not become major ones. Regular asphalt repair and routine maintenance can prolong the life of the pavement and minimize the total costs over time. […]
Paving Planning Tips for Property Managers in Atlanta
As a property manager, you may frequently feel that you are being pulled in several directions at once. Your tenants expect your maintenance staff to respond to any issues immediately, but your maintenance personnel may already be committed to getting a vacancy ready for a new tenant. Property owners or stakeholders may exert pressure to […]
What Are the Enemies of Asphalt Pavement?
Asphalt is an excellent material for producing a superior pavement. A properly designed and constructed asphalt roadway or parking lot can survive for two decades or more if proper paving maintenance is performed routinely throughout its life. What Are the Enemies of Asphalt Pavement? Who Is Your Asphalt Pavement Contractor? Choosing the right asphalt pavement […]
What an HOA Should Look for in an Asphalt Contractor
Homeowner associations bear a fiduciary duty to their members. This means that an HOA has a responsibility to manage the association’s funds prudently. Without proper asphalt maintenance, the community’s streets, walkways, parking lots, and other pavements will require premature replacement and costlier repairs during their abbreviated lives. However, even a well-meaning HOA can fail at […]
Is Asphalt Sealcoating Possible in Colder Weather?
Sealant manufacturers typically define the ideal and acceptable conditions for applying their products. A day with an ambient temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, relative humidity of less than 50%, and a wind velocity of around 5 mph is considered an ideal day for sealcoating. One of the first things that contractors learn when they start […]
Choose Crackfilling for Your Pavement This Fall
Although cracks will inevitably develop in asphalt pavement, they should never be ignored. Cracks pose a major threat to the integrity of the pavement as well as to the pavement’s foundation. Water enters through cracks in the pavement and destabilizes the foundation. The cracks grow deeper and expand in width and length, allowing more water […]
Are Speed Bumps Needed for Asphalt Parking Lots?
Improving the safety features of your asphalt parking lot can only be considered a smart investment, and speed bumps are one of the best safety options available. Speed control devices are highly recommended for most parking lots, so you might want to contact a reputable and professional paving company if you do not already have […]
Why the Lowest Asphalt Sealcoating Bid Isn’t Always the Best
There is nothing wrong with wanting to save money or stay within your budget when you need asphalt maintenance. However, it is important to remember the role that proper maintenance plays in prolonging the life of your pavement. Selecting a contractor simply because he submitted the lowest bid may not be the best decision. If […]
When Is Asphalt Crack Filling Needed?
Proper construction by a reputable, professional, knowledgeable and experienced asphalt contractor is the best way to ensure the integrity and longevity of your pavement. However, periodic maintenance is also vitally important to obtain the maximum life for your asphalt with a minimum of costly major repairs. Significant cracks should not appear until several years after […]
Can Humidity Affect an Asphalt Sealcoating Application?
Humidity plays a very important part in the successful application of asphalt sealcoating. Temperature, sunlight and wind speed are also important conditions that asphalt contractors consider before beginning any sealant application. Ideal conditions for the application of a sealant would be low relative humidity along with an ambient temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Abundant sunshine […]