The hot asphalt and heavy equipment make Atlanta asphalt paving jobs risky enough, but when you add in vehicles passing near the work area, curious bystanders, the client’s employees or tenants, nearby structures, and buried or overhead obstructions, a risky environment can become downright dangerous. The Surface Masters has always been extremely proactive about ensuring […]
When an asphalt paving project is done correctly, the result will be a visually pleasing, safe, economical, long-lasting pavement. When it is done incorrectly, the pavement will be none of these things. The difference between a correct and incorrect paving project is normally the skills that the contractor has acquired through experience. Successful paving projects […]
Crack repairs are extremely critical if you want to avoid damage to your asphalt pavement that could be expensive to remedy, injure people, or result in the need to reconstruct your pavement prematurely. If you have never seen a professional perform an asphalt crack repair, you might think that it is a one-step procedure. However, […]
Over the decades, transportation engineers have experimented with a variety of traffic-calming measures. Some of these methods were almost completely ineffective, or they were too costly to install and maintain. Other measures had unfortunate and unexpected consequences that caused more accidents than they prevented. One asphalt paving device that has proven to be both economical […]
When you need a pavement that is safe, economical, durable, and attractive, asphalt meets all of your requirements. However, these benefits of asphalt paving will be diminished if it is neglected. There is one particular warning sign that could indicate that you need to give your asphalt pavement a little assistance if you want to […]
For many decades, asphalt paving has been the most popular choice for residential and commercial pavements in the greater Atlanta area. From driveways and parking lots to highways and suburban streets, asphalt is an economical paving material that can have a useful life that spans multiple decades if it is given the proper care. The […]
When you have an asphalt pavement constructed, you expect it to have a long life without requiring costly repairs. One of the best ways to realize your expectations is to have an experienced contractor sealcoat your pavement as part of your routine maintenance program. Sealants help prevent asphalt from becoming dry, brittle, and faded, and […]
If your asphalt pavement appears to be worn out, you may wonder whether your only option is to reconstruct it. Before you commit to ripping out and rebuilding your existing pavement, you might want to discuss the feasibility of an overlay. Asphalt overlays can often add many more years of life to a pavement, allowing […]
If you have a deck at home, you probably know that a periodic application of stain, sealant, or paint can help prevent rot, warping, and other damage to the wood. When a board is damaged, you may need to replace it, or you may find it more efficient to rebuild your deck if the damage […]
