What is Asphalt Paving Resurfacing?
If you are thinking about replacing or repairing your asphalt pavement, you’ve probably heard the terms resurfacing or overlay. How do you know if this is a good option instead of total replacement, which is also referred to as reconstruction? To help you make an informed decision, here are some quick bullet points for an […]
Thermoplastic Pavement Markings Save Lives
Thermoplastics are polymers that become liquid when heated and then returns a solid state once cooled. Thermoplastics are utilized in a wide variety of applications including consumer goods, machine parts, medical equipment, packaging, and storage materials and even in road safety pavement markings. In the application of thermoplastics for pavement markings, paint, also called hot […]
Has Your Concrete Driveway or Concrete Sidewalk Seen Better Days?
Concrete driveways and sidewalks can withstand a lot of years and wear and tear; however, in some instances concrete can still crack and breakdown. When a new sprinkler system or landscape lighting is installed, oftentimes there is a need to pass under the driveway or sidewalks. The installers use the force of water to clear […]
Bobcat Services Can Save Your Back!
If your trying to re-grade your yard install a retaining wall or complete another landscape project, having a Bobcat service do the heavy lifting will save your back. Or, maybe you’re a developer and you need to clear a lot to prep the site so that it’s ready to build. Hiring a Bobcat service to […]
The Importance of Parking Lot Safety Devices
From directional signs to pedestrian crossing signs there are hundreds of different types of parking lot safety signs and devices from which to choose. Here are a few of the more important and more commonly used parking lot safety devices: Bollards A bollard is a short, vertical post installed to control road traffic. Bollards can […]
4 Reasons Line Striping is Important
1. Safety – parking lot striping, or what’s sometimes called, line striping is important to the safety of the drivers and pedestrians that traverse your parking area daily. Well-defined crosswalks ensure that drivers and pedestrians watch out for each other and each can reach their destination without incident. Additionally, parking lot pavement markings help direct traffic […]
Potholes Repairs Extend the Lifespan of Asphalt Pavement
Potholes are created when moisture seeps into the asphalt pavement, gets cold, expands and then warms up and contracts. As vehicles pass over the road, they force water through the cracked and broken areas around the potholes. Left to their own accord, potholes will continue to grow and erode the parking lot surface, working their […]
Potholes Are More Than a Bump in the Road
Potholes are more than a nuisance to pedestrians and drivers, they are costly and in more ways than one. Eroding the Substructure As asphalt pavement ages due to the wear and tear of everyday traffic, thermal exposure, water and sunlight. Cracks become potholes and potholes become craters which all take its toll on the substructure […]
Improving Asphalt Pavement Appearance
Improving the curb appeal of your facility can be accomplished when you sealcoat the parking lot. Attracting and retaining tenants is key to maintaining high occupancy levels. By maintaining the property’s exterior curb appeal, especially the parking lot is paramount. If your lot is clean and well maintained, it indicates a professional outlook for your […]
Benefits of Sealcoating Asphalt Pavement
The simplest explanation to why you should sealcoat asphalt pavement is to extend the life of your pavement investment. The original pavement investment made by you as a property owner or facilities maintenance professional is a significant one. Anything your paving contractor can do to slow the deterioration of the asphalt pavement will improve the […]