Your parking lot is the first thing that visitors see when they arrive at your property and cracked pavement and potholes can leave your visitors with a negative first impression. Over time, the combined attacks of water, oxidation, as well as thermal fluctuation cause the asphalt surface to break down. Tiny cracks form in the
Asphalt is a very sturdy surface but as with anything, age and use will eventually wear it down, requiring you to either get a new surface or install an overlay. Which choice is best for you depends on the current state of your driveway or parking lot as well as your budget. In the meantime,
With fall here, now is the time to start performing asphalt maintenance to get your paved surfaces ready for the winter onslaught of snow, ice, road salt and chilly temperatures. Maintenance of your asphalt can prevent costly repairs down the road such as asphalt repair or paving replacements. Potholes Freeze and Become a Safety Hazard
Do you know what to look for in a reliable, professional and experienced paving contractor for your next large municipal paving project? Here are some things to consider when going about it. Request Bids from Multiple Contractors Bids can vary almost wildly from one company to the other, so this isn’t just about gathering bids
Asphalt beats any other kind of surfacing. Here are the reasons why. Fast Depending on the time of year, an asphalt parking lot can be ready for use in a couple days, while a concrete lot can take up to a week. Asphalt goes down very quickly, and it has to, since contractors have to
As the weather gets colder and the fall creeps through, your asphalt will require maintenance to prepare for the coming winter. When the temperature drops and the weather gets wetter, your driveway may be cracking or otherwise looking worse for wear. There are some measures you can take this fall to make sure your driveway
Now that fall is officially here, it’s a good time to make sure you line up your pavement maintenance projects for the season. A proactive paving plan — where you assess and schedule your maintenance projects in early spring — can help ensure your jobs get done in a timely manner, before minor issues turn
Budgeting for the upkeep of your parking lot or driveway can be tricky if your budget is tight. Here are some strategies to help your bottom line. Prevention Water is the enemy of asphalt. It is critical to keep water from penetrating the pavement or getting beneath it (which damages the base material). Address large
There comes a time with every parking lot where you need to ask whether it’s time to repair it, or replace it altogether. A properly paved asphalt lot can last 20 – 30 years, but the lifespan and condition of any lot depends on many factors. Let’s take a look at the various kinds of
One of the best things you can do for your asphalt, whether it’s your driveway or a parking lot, is to have it seal coated. If you are planning to get a sealcoating, or have had one recently, you should make sure to take the right steps to make sure it can be set completely.