Asphalt paving offers a number of visual clues that can tell you a great deal about its health. Obvious signs of deterioration are usually difficult to miss, but there are also signs that indicate pavement distress — the stage in the pavement’s life prior to failure. If distress is detected […]
It is virtually impossible to have your parking lot sealcoated or paved without closing the area. However, asphalt contractors attempt to hold the time that the lot must be closed to a minimum. They might perform the work while the business is closed, such as on a holiday or weekend. […]
The short answer is that asphalt is a superior pavement material for most applications. Since concrete has many loyal supporters, however, it is necessary to offer the facts that demonstrate asphalt’s superiority. 1. The initial installation of asphalt pavement can be done more quickly and at a lower cost than […]
Asphalt has been used as a paving material for at least 2,600 years. Archaeologists discovered that the ancient Babylonians were using asphalt pavement as long ago as 625 B.C., and it may well have been the pavement of choice long before that time. Roman engineers also used asphalt in many […]
Potholes are most often caused by water penetrating beneath the pavement (where it can destabilize the foundation as well as freeze and cause more damage from its expansion) or placing heavier loads on the pavement than it was built to carry. Sometimes, it is both of these things combined that […]
Asphalt is an excellent paving material. It is attractive, durable, environmentally friendly and economical. However, it (like all paving materials) can be damaged and needs to be maintained properly to attain its full lifespan. One of the most important parts of maintaining asphalt pavement is having sealant applied soon after […]
It can be surprising to notice how much attention many stores and restaurants pay to maintaining their interiors. They will not tolerate a stain on the carpet, a broken floor tile, dirty paint or dusty windowsill. It is also surprising how many of these same business owners ignore the condition […]
There are two scenarios in which sealer will make asphalt pavement slippery. 1. When sealant is first applied, it will be slippery until it has dried. However, since there should be no traffic on the pavement while the sealant is wet, this is pretty much a non-issue. 2. If the […]
You would think that such a simple question should have a simple answer. Unfortunately, it is impossible to estimate the cost of installing an asphalt driveway without knowing all of the specifics. • The exact size of the driveway and the depth of the asphalt required • The condition of […]
