Every asphalt contractor who has been in business for more than a few months has heard his share of myths related to the industry. One such myth is that there is no need to include sand in the sealcoating mix. Skipping the sand may help a contractor prolong the life […]
Asphalt pavement is a durable, attractive option for residential, commercial and industrial properties. If you are considering installing asphalt pavement at a property that you manage or just want to know how to ensure that existing pavement reaches its maximum life, here are a few things you should know. Property […]
Did you know that more tons of asphalt pavement are recycled annually in the United States than any other material, including aluminum and paper? Did you know that every bit of asphalt pavement can be recycled? If you were already aware of these facts, you may be wondering how asphalt […]
You might think that the history of pavement marking began as soon as paved roads were invented, but it was actually the introduction of the automobile that brought about the need to improve road safety. Before the automobile, America’s rural roads were typically little more than dusty trails. Despite the […]
When a heavy rain falls, your parking lot may appear to be one gigantic puddle. The same may be said if a thick layer of ice or snow decides to spontaneously melt. However, once the initial deluge has ended, you should not have isolated puddles loitering in your parking lot. […]
For centuries, concrete was the most popular paving material in the world. Many people know that Roman roads were paved with concrete, but fewer people realize that archaeologists have found remnants of concrete pavement pre-dating the Roman Empire by more than 3,000 years. However, concrete’s reign as the king of […]
Experts report that it took the Romans eight years to build the Colosseum, but Gillette Stadium was opened a little more than two years after construction started. Historians believe that the Great Pyramid of Giza took almost 20 years to complete. The Sears Tower, now officially known as the Willis […]
What is the true value of your parking lot? It is more than just the price you paid to have it built. Although you naturally want to earn the highest return on your financial investment, your parking lot contributes value in other ways. It provides a valuable and necessary function […]
No architect would design a small cabin and a large warehouse in the same manner. Functionality and aesthetics aside, the architect must design both to be structurally sound without including more support than is needed. For example, the roof supports for the warehouse must bear a much heavier load than […]
The asphalt pavement industry has always looked for ways to improve their products as well as their methods. Over time, asphalt professionals have refined their techniques and adopted new technologies to provide longer-lasting, more attractive pavements. They have also developed an array of different types of asphalt pavement. Pavement Types […]
