If your business is looking beat-up from the outside, here are some simple ways to help you enhance its curb appeal. Repave the Parking Lot If your parking lot has seen better days and currently looks like alligator skin, you should consider better options than a repair. When the entire surface of your parking lot
Establishing the budget for repaving projects should be high on your to-do list if this is part of your future business plan. Here’s how to go about it. Average Costs New parking lot construction costs on average between $2.50 and $7 per square foot for both materials and labor. Expect to pay between $2.50 and
A brand new year is a great time to prepare for laying new asphalt. Here’s why. Benefits of Spring Spring and summer are the peak seasons for the asphalt paving industry. The reason for this is simple, asphalt works best when laid down in warmer weather. Colder air temperatures mean less time asphalt paving crews
The winter season can wreak havoc on asphalt. Here are some of the effects to look for. Freeze / Thaw Weather Cycle Freeze-thaw weather cycles are the real culprit when it comes to winter asphalt damage. The fluctuations in temperature causes moisture to freeze and melt continuously. When water freezes and turns into ice,
When considering having new asphalt installed, one of the most important questions a homeowner would like to know is when they will be able to use the driveway. It can be an inconvenience to not be able to drive or park in the driveway, but refraining from doing so for the appropriate time will ensure
It’s important you know how to separate legitimate paving companies from the scammers. Here are ways to spot them. Out-of-State License Plates It’s a red flag if a company representative has an out-of-state license plate. Established driveway pavers have spent years building their reputations by doing quality work. Scammers move from town to town to
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
The design of a parking lot can make a big difference with its efficiency. Here are some ways to improve upon faulty designs. Lot Measurements Knowing your exact parking lot measurements is very important. You may wish to start with a satellite image from Google Maps then draw in each boundary line. Some property legal
Pavement budgets are very similar to automobile budgets. With both pavement and automobiles, we know they need to be maintained, we know they don’t last forever, and we know the better we maintain them, the longer they last. It is essential to be aware of the maintenance your pavement requires and to make sure your