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Tis the Season for Asphalt Repair and Maintenance

That doesn’t quite have the same ring as some beloved holiday songs or storybooks, but it is the truth of the current season here in the real world. Spring and summer are the best times to repair the damages caused by winter and the freeze-thaw process. Repairs made during the summer months will prevent further damage from the cold weather during the winter months. Here are a few tips for regular asphalt maintenance so you can rest easy next winter. […]

By |July 22nd, 2016|0 Comments
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3 Ways to Keep Your Commercial Asphalt Parking Lot Attractive

Though it’s not the most glamorous part of your business, your asphalt parking lot is the first thing your customers see when they arrive. Keeping your asphalt parking lot in good repair not only creates a great first impression, but will also save you money on potential repair costs. Here are three tips for keeping your asphalt parking lot looking great. […]

By |July 15th, 2016|0 Comments
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Tips for Asphalt Parking Lot Maintenance for Your Commercial Parking Lot

No other type of parking lot material withstands the test of time as beautifully as well-maintained asphalt. Did you catch the key phrase there? Well-maintained; proper maintenance is extremely important to the life of your asphalt parking lot. So it is with that in mind that we’ve created this list of tips for the maintenance of your commercial parking lot. These tips work well for residential driveways as well, but we are going to focus primarily on a commercial setting. […]

By |July 1st, 2016|0 Comments
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Keep Your Asphalt Parking Lot Looking Amazing Year After Year

Not many business owners think about protecting their asphalt parking lots, but they should. If your asphalt parking lot is in need of repair, it may affect the business in a negative way. The parking lot is the first thing that a customer sees as they are visiting a business and first impressions mean a lot. Many customers prefer to avoid driving their vehicle in parking lots that are riddled with potholes because they don’t want to risk damage to their tires or wheel alignment. […]

By |June 15th, 2016|0 Comments
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Understanding the Sustainability of Asphalt

A lot of people believe asphalt to be unsustainable, so we wanted to give you a few facts today to prove otherwise. Asphalt is actually the best material for parking lots, driveways, and roadways because it is so sustainable – as well as recyclable, economically friendly, and ecologically friendly. Let’s take a look at several ways asphalt is better than other types of pavement. […]

By |May 10th, 2016|0 Comments
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After-Winter Asphalt Inspections and Repair

Spring has sprung, and we’re finally finished with yet another Chicago area winter. While this winter was relatively mild, we did see some pretty cold snaps that included snowfall, so our roadways and parking lots took the usual freeze thaw damage. Here are several things we will look for during your asphalt inspection. […]

By |April 29th, 2016|0 Comments
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Residential Asphalt Maintenance: Avoid the Following Damaging Conditions

If you have a driveway at home or accompanying a rental unit which consists of asphalt pavement you are likely aware of the ease with which true damage can be caused. The fact is that residential asphalt driveway damage that is severe such as potholes and major cracking can be avoided through preventative maintenance. […]

By |April 23rd, 2015|0 Comments
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Preventative Maintenance for Your Residential Asphalt Driveway Prevents Potholes and Cracks

While it may seem like the easy way to go by dealing with asphalt damage as it comes, the fact is that there are preventative measures which can be taken to keep your asphalt in top shape for a much more extended period of time. You do not have to treat your driveway like a fly-by-night purchase. If your asphalt driveway is riddled with chips, cracks, or potholes, you can have them repaired and then take specific preventative steps which will make the surface you have invested in last and serve you longer than you ever thought possible. Here we will discuss preventative maintenance for your residential asphalt driveway which will prevent chipping, cracking, and potholes, saving you grief and money for a much more extended period of time than you are currently experiencing – read on. […]

By |April 15th, 2015|0 Comments
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Asphalt Paving Takes a Beating From the Elements – We Fight Back!

From baking in the sunlight to freezing under a sheet of ice, your asphalt paving takes a year-round beating from the weather it endures. The damage really becomes obvious with the dawn of each new spring, and you may the prospect of repairs and costs are quite overwhelming. While asphalt is both tough and attractive, it simply cannot remain that way without regular maintenance and upkeep. […]

By |April 8th, 2015|0 Comments
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Asphalt Patching and Pothole Filling: Hot or Cold Patches?

We all know how the great city of Chicago goes from one weather extreme to the next from season to season. And we know what kind of havoc this weather can wreak on your asphalt paving. When you experience potholes or the need for asphalt pavement patching you find yourself facing a very important choice when it comes to maintenance: Should I go with hot mix or cold patching? What is the best choice for my needs? Here we will discuss both options, as well as what circumstances will dictate the best decision for your asphalt repair project. […]

By |April 1st, 2015|0 Comments
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