What Is Your Asphalt Pavement Telling You?
Asphalt parking lots and other pavements can have surprisingly long lives if they are given sufficient care. Preventive maintenance procedures, including crack repairs and sealcoating, can help you avoid costly repairs or premature pavement failure. However, although routine maintenance can prevent some types of damage, an asphalt pavement can also suffer damage that is not […]
When Is the Best Time to Perform Asphalt Patchwork?
Your asphalt pavement will have a much shorter life without timely repairs. Furthermore, damage tends to generate more damage that can reduce the useful life of your pavement even more. During your pavement’s abbreviated life, you will likely find yourself paying for repairs to larger and larger areas. One type of repair that is especially […]
Five Parking Lot Maintenance Tasks to Carry Out Before Spring
Although the Atlanta area enjoys four distinct seasons, winters can vary widely. Warm air can push up from the Gulf of Mexico, bringing with it a phenomenon known as a false spring. Conversely, arctic cold fronts can sometimes reach the area and bring single-digit temperatures. With so much variation, it is not surprising that the […]
Why Are the First Few Months in the Life of Asphalt Paving Critical?
Once the curing process is complete, asphalt paving produces a strong pavement that can provide many years of attractive functionality. However, when your pavement is new, it is not as tough as it will be in a few months. The care that you give your asphalt pavement during its early life can help ensure that […]
How To Identify and Repair Damaged Asphalt Pavements
Asphalt paving offers economic, aesthetic, and safety benefits. However, these benefits can be negated by damaged asphalt pavements. Routine maintenance can normally help prevent many types of damage, but when damage occurs, it is important to repair it promptly. What Is the Definition of Damaged Asphalt Pavements? Most Atlanta paving contractors consider damage to an […]
When Is the Best Time in Atlanta for Asphalt Sealcoating?
When you have an asphalt pavement, it is important to provide it with certain routine maintenance services. One such service is the timely repair of significant cracks to prevent structural damage from water penetration. Another extremely important service is the application of a sealcoat during the pavement’s first year of life, followed by fresh applications […]
Tips for Asphalt Parking Lot Paving During the Wintertime
Asphalt parking lots are common throughout Atlanta and the rest of North Georgia. They are quick to install, economical, and visually appealing. Since Atlanta typically has relatively mild winters, many people assume that wintertime asphalt parking lot paving projects pose no significant issues. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. What Are the Possible Issues […]
2023 Asphalt Paving Budget Planning for Property Owners
It is important to you to ensure that your property retains its value, curb appeal, and safety. Therefore, you are probably aware of the need for routine maintenance and repairs. However, you may find yourself occasionally struggling with your fiscal forecasts, especially your asphalt paving budget. If so, the following tips may prove helpful. Where […]
Pothole Prevention Strategies for Your Property Manager
Property managers are responsible for ensuring the safety of the property, protecting the owner’s assets, and limiting potential liabilities. To accomplish all three of these goals, it is wise to repair any pavement breaks as soon as possible. However, it is even wiser to prevent the damage whenever possible. Although you may not be able […]