The most important person on any paving job is the contractor. Whether you need pavement repairs, routine maintenance, a new pavement constructed, or an old pavement rebuilt, you need a competent contractor. With so many contractors vying for your business, it can be challenging to identify candidates who are right for the type of work […]
There are many tasks that require careful planning and preparation prior to embarking on them. Experienced cooks do not begin a complicated recipe without first ensuring that they have the necessary ingredients. Arborists do not cut down a tree without determining where it will fall. Painters make sure that they protect floors and other furnishings […]
Although an asphalt parking lot costs less to construct than a comparable concrete lot, it still represents a sizable investment that deserves protection. Timely repairs and routine maintenance can often double the life of a parking lot. However, before you can remedy an issue, you need to know that it exists. The easiest way to […]
America is known as a car-dependent nation with an excellent interstate system and millions of miles of paved roads. Therefore, many people are surprised to learn that at least a third of all American roads are unpaved, and some studies estimate the actual number exceeds 50%. The exact percentage changes from year to year; new […]
Asphalt is an extremely cost-effective paving material for a wide range of pavements, including parking lots, suburban cul-de-sacs, and walking trails. However, to maximize the return on your asphalt investment, you need to provide with a bit of routine care throughout your pavement’s life. One fact that you should not overlook is that the sealcoating […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
