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
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.
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
When asphalt turns gray, this is a sign of a process called “oxidation.” Exposure to oxygen is problematic in that it triggers molecular processes in asphalt that create new polar sites, or “bonding sites.” The spike in polar sites permits molecules to move around, seeking bonds that help them reach a stable thermodynamic state. This
Trees close to your parking lot or driveway can cause root heave or pavement heave, which can be a tripping hazard. It causes the pavement to lift and crack. It is also not good for the health of the tree, increasing the risk that the tree will fall and cause an accident. The best way
Preparation, attention and obedience to signs and signals are the keys to driving safely in construction zones. Travelling through work zones can be frustrating, but planning, patience and awareness can ease the strain and make these spaces safer for you and the workers and motorists around you. Slow Down Each year speeding is found to
There are great advantages to repainting the stripes in your business’s parking lot. From appearance to safety compliances, restriping lines when they fade is always a good idea. Here are a few of the benefits. Appearance One of the benefits of restriping is purely aesthetic – a restriped parking lot with vibrantly colored lines will
It’s important to recognize when you need a new parking lot. Here’s why. Commercial Curb Appeal If your store windows are filthy, that tells people you don’t care enough about your business to maintain its look. Customers will get the same impression from your parking lot. A lot that hasn’t been updated could indicate you