Most companies devote a great deal of time during the fourth quarter to analyzing the current year’s expenditures and preparing a budget for the coming year. Spending more than the funds provided in the budget can leave you scrambling to find alternatives, including the reallocation of money from other line items in the budget. You […]
If you have read any listings posted by real estate agents for homes that they are trying to sell, you will probably notice that the term curb appeal is present in most of them. However, commercial properties also need to have curb appeal, and your asphalt parking lot can have either a positive or negative […]
Whether you call them planned developments, gated communities, or simply neighborhoods, subdivisions can provide residents with a number of benefits. They may offer resident-only clubhouses, pools, or other amenities. The homeowners association may provide routine patrols, fences, limited-access gates, or other security features. Furthermore, all homeowners typically share the cost of maintaining the community’s common […]
If you are a commercial property manager or owner, you likely have a paved parking lot featuring signs, line striping, and pavement markings. There are probably curbs and gutters, catch basins, or other features to drain away water. However, unless someone draws your attention to a specific problem, you may never give your pavements much […]
Asphalt is the perfect paving material for virtually all types of pavements in Atlanta. Compared to concrete, asphalt pavements are less expensive and faster to construct, and an asphalt pavement can serve you well for up to 30 years or even longer. If you are considering an Atlanta asphalt paving project, there are seven things […]
Although asphalt pavements are remarkably durable, virtually all of them will need at least one repair during their lifetime. In addition, it is sometimes necessary to remove a section of pavement to access underground utilities or address certain drainage issues. An asphalt repair technique known as patching is the most common solution when a relatively […]
If you have spent much time driving around Atlanta, you have probably noticed a crew working to construct a new asphalt parking lot or resurface an existing one. You see, asphalt is the most popular paving material in Georgia as well as every other state in the country. There are several excellent reasons for its […]
If your mission is to have an asphalt pavement with a longer life and fewer repairs, periodic sealcoating applications are an economical way to meet your goals. As a bonus, sealcoating also improves the appearance of asphalt pavements, restoring their dark color and giving them an even, smooth appearance. Although sealcoating cannot be applied while […]
If your parking lot is an unsafe eyesore, it could be negatively affecting your revenue. Potential customers might drive past your retail location, tenants may decide against renewing their lease, or guests could leave a negative review of your hotel. Fortunately, it is not always necessary to tear out your existing Atlanta parking lot […]
