Is it Time to Sealcoat Your Parking Lot?
Sealcoating is needed in cold climates, but it is very useful in the warmer climates, like those present in Florida. Because asphalt is a petroleum product, other petroleum products, like gasoline and oil, will react with its surface. Sealcoat your parking lot so that it acts as a barrier against those materials as they leak […]
Why Repairing Asphalt Is Important
Asphalt repairs are necessary within time as newly applied asphalt surfaces begin to wear and break down as they are repeatedly exposed to elements such as water, sunlight and chemicals. Why Repairing Asphalt is Important? Two Main Reasons There are two primary reasons why your parking lot should be in good condition. First, keeping your […]
Safety Devices Your Parking Lot Needs
One out of every five automobile accidents occur in parking garages and parking lots according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To prevent this number from rising it is the duty of the business owners of Florida to ensure that the parking lot and surrounding areas are both marked appropriately with safety signs […]
Avoid Pavement Replacement Through Pothole Repair
Potholes can be an annoyance to drivers, pedestrians and facilities managers alike. Not only are they an eyesore, they can cause pedestrians to trip, or soak their favorite shoe if not careful when walking. They can cause damage to vehicles that accidentally run through them. Plus, if left to grow, potholes can unravel and undermine […]
Asphalt and Sealcoating Myths
In the United States, we’ve been using asphalt pavement since the 1800s. In Europe, they’ve been using it even longer – since the 1700s. Despite it’s widespread and longtime use, there are a number of misconceptions about asphalt and sealcoating. Is Asphalt Durable? THE MYTH: No, it’s not. THE REALITY: While the lifespan of asphalt […]
The Truth About Asphalt Pavement
For those of you that think asphalt is black, it’s not. It’s green! Green as in sustainable – and here’s why… Asphalt pavements smooth surface creates less drag on the tires of vehicles, which enables them to consume less fuel and produce lower emissions. It’s also quiet, so on highways and freeways; noise walls don’t […]
3 Things to Know About Asphalt Overlays
Asphalt paving overlays make up a large portion of paving today. Has your paving contractor recommended asphalt paving overlay or resurfacing? If so, there are a few things you should know about overlays. 1) What is an asphalt overlay? Asphalt overlay refers to the asphalt repair process in which an existing asphalt surface is paved […]
Got Potholes? Don’t Wait to Make Repairs!
We’ve all done it before – swerved to miss potholes. Do the visitors to your facilities parking lot have to do just that? The presence of water and the constant flow of traffic through your facilities parking area can make roadways crack and eventually lead to potholes. These potholes, when left unattended, cannot only cause […]
Now is the Time to Repair Asphalt
Get a jump on the spring-cleaning of your facility by taking care of your asphalt paving needs now. Being able to cross these projects off your list early will help your facility maintain its overall clean and welcoming appearance during the dreary winter months and come spring, your to do list will be a lot […]
Who Will Sealcoat Your Parking Lot?
When your parking lot needs to be sealcoated, who are you going to call? Hopefully, your first thought is ABC Paving and Sealcoating. Here’s why our customers will tell you to use ABC Paving and Sealcoating for all of your asphalt needs, including sealcoating: Sealcoating stops weather damage ABC Paving and Sealcoating will expertly […]