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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
