Preparation: Cracks & Potholes Before Winter

Preparation: Cracks & Potholes Before Winter

Asphalt pavement is engineered to give you many years of attractive service. The exact life you can expect from your asphalt surface depends on several different factors, including usage, but one of the most critical factors is whether the pavement receives the kind of maintenance it needs. Keeping your pavement […]

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Property Managers: Asphalt Budget Needs

When the leaves change color in the fall, property managers know that it is time to turn their attention to the next year’s budget. Some of them spend weeks poring over expense histories, asking department heads for their projections or securing estimates from vendors. Most line items are not particularly […]

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Asphalt Cracks: Sealer Or Filler?

Crack repair is crucial if you want to keep your asphalt pavement safe from premature deterioration. Cracks let water leak beneath the pavement and damage the foundation on which the pavement rests. The eroded foundation becomes incapable of supporting the pavement, allowing the asphalt to become potholed or suffer a […]

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Are You Frustrated With U.S. Highways

Americans are a mobile society. They enjoy the freedom of the open road, whether they are travelling across the country to visit relatives or making a day trip to take in nearby attractions. Many of them rely on their cars for commuting to work, shopping or taking children to school. […]

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Your Parking Lot Maintenance Plan

Your parking lot represents a significant investment, so it is natural for you to want to extend its life as much as possible. At the same time, you want to keep it looking its best. A thoughtful maintenance program can help you achieve both of these goals. Your Parking Lot […]

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Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating: The Difference

  If you already understand the difference between asphalt paving and sealcoating, you might be surprised that contractors are asked this question frequently. If you do not know the difference, read on for a complete explanation. Asphalt Paving & Sealcoating: The Difference To give you an example of the difference, […]

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Low Prices Are Not Always Your Friend

A bargain should be a two-party arrangement. You are agreeing to give something of value — your money — in exchange for something of value — the product or service you are purchasing. The word to focus on in this definition is “value.” If you are not receiving something that […]

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What is the benefit of “additives” in sealer?

One of the nicest things you can do for your asphalt pavement is to have it professionally sealcoated early in its life, with reapplications as needed. Asphalt sealcoating is a great product, even without the use of additives. However, situations frequently arise that make using additives necessary. Your contractor may […]

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My driveway needs to be paved; should I be concerned about drainage?

When you are planing for your blacktop driveway cost you should definitely take into account the ease with which your pavement will shed water and the direction in which runoff from the driveway will flow. Asphalt professionals normally examine the following aspects of each site before installing a driveway. 1. What is the […]

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Why is safety important when hiring an asphalt contractor?

You might not realize it, but there is a direct correlation between an asphalt paving companies commitment to safety and the results that customers receive. 1. It is human nature to want to feel valued. Employees who know that an employer values them enough to provide a safe work environment respond […]

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