Summer will soon be coming to an end and we know that you will be busy during the remainder of the season as you try to have as much fun and adventures as possible. Have you scheduled an appointment to have your parking lot sealed yet? Winter is only a few months away.
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Asphalt has been around for a very long time, but it has changed significantly over the years. Newer asphalt is easier to put down and it is safer for both people and the environment. The asphalt process is currently based around reclamation and recycling and we do not see that changing any time soon.
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A properly marked parking lot gives customers direction; it shows them where to park and indicates the desired flow of traffic. Pavement marking is generally done with special paint which is specifically formulated to withstand traffic. The latest method of pavement marking is thermoplastic. Here’s why thermoplastic is better than paint for your asphalt parking […]
The ages-old debate between parking lot materials has always been narrowed down to the two primary materials – asphalt and concrete. Concrete absolutely has its purposes and applications, but we feel that parking lots and roads shouldn’t be considered in those applications. Here are five great reasons that asphalt wins over concrete for parking lots […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]