If you’re running a warehouse that deals with chemical substances, you may find that spills can leave your floors crumbling in certain areas. If you need to maintain a smooth warehouse floor, we may be able to help you repave it.
Just like a painting can have a decorative frame or a room can have decorative molding, your driveway can have a decorative edging. These can be made from a variety of materials, like concrete or cobblestone, and can be completely different than your driveway because you won't be driving on it.
Did you know that many of the worn concrete roads in the United States are being replaced with asphalt? A solution that saves tax payers on roadway repairs is to rubberize concrete highways and then top the rubberized highways with a layer of long lasting asphalt.
When we remove old asphalt paving, it does not end up tossed into the landfill. Better than 80 percent of the materials are recycled and used in other paving operations, reducing waste and minimizes environmental impact.
Did you know asphalt pavement is built in layers? The first step is to remove topsoil and compact the earth. Then, a base, which is constructed of stone or both stone and asphalt, is placed and compacted to help carry the load. Two more layers of hot mix asphalt finish the pavement.
If your asphalt parking lot has come to the end of its useful life, in many cases a pulverizing method will be recommended. Here, the existing pavement is essentially ground up and then used as additional base for the new pavement, thereby eliminating associated removal costs.
While regular sealing of your driveway will go a long way to protecting your investment, too much sealant can actually damage the surface. Speak to us about the best sealant schedule to meet your needs.
Are you concerned that people trying to walk to your building from the parking lot could injure themselves on the uneven terrain? Let’s talk about the condition of your lot and whether repaving it could help make it safer.
The word “patio,” which means courtyard, is Spanish in origin. The word first entered the English language in the early 1800s, and today, it’s used to describe an open courtyard or a paved outdoor area that adjoins the house.
In most cases of commercial pavement installation, a tack coat is needed to ensure a bond between the succeeding layers of a pavement and keep it sturdy to accommodate a traveling public. The most common material used for a tack coat is a slow setting emulsion.
Did you know that keeping traffic moving is one way to reduce both fuel consumption and emissions? Because asphalt can be rapidly constructed and repaired, cars and trucks spend fewer hours consuming fuel unnecessarily in congestion hot spots and bottlenecks.
The base that’s installed below the asphalt driveway is critical, as it provides the foundation for the overall structure. Typically, crushed process stone forms the base, as it compacts very well and allows for sufficient water drainage.
Asphalt was first used to build roads in Europe and then came to America in the 19th Century. Edmund DeSmedt, who built the first asphalt road in America, paved a portion of the street on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., near the White House.
Over time, a golf cart path can not only get filled with potholes and bumps, it can also get almost taken over by tree roots. Fortunately, golf course paving experts know how to give you a smooth golf cart path without damaging the trees in the process.
It’s important to remember that concrete doesn’t have to be a boring paving material of last resort. If you’re hoping to express a little more personality with your paved surfaces, let’s talk about the options for adding color to concrete.
Asphalt is a petroleum-based material that is commonly used to pave surfaces that handle vehicle and/or foot traffic. Our asphalt paving stands up well to changing weather conditions and extremes in summer heat and winter freezes.
With so many different types of asphalt available, how can you tell which asphalt is the ideal type for your project? Through expert advice from asphalt professionals who assess the individual needs of each job before offering recommendations on the best type of asphalt to use.
So how does hot mix asphalt work when it is applied to your driveway? Varying sizes of aggregates are heated and then mixed with asphalt cement that has been liquefied at about 300 degrees. The mixture is applied to your driveway when still hot over a prepared base or subgrade, and then hardens as it cools.
When you’re running a golf course, user experience on the course is critical for maintaining happy members who keep coming back to play – and make purchases. If your golf cart paths aren’t creating a positive user experience, we’re always here for you.
Do you know what asphalt sealant can do for your new driveway? It prevents water penetration, and helps prevent against damage from oil or gasoline spills. Your driveway is an investment, so sealing it is a way to take care of that investment.
Live in a harsh environment? That's not a problem for asphalt. Asphalt is naturally durable against the elements, and doesn't dissolve or erode in a heavy water environment. In fact, it's often used to protect stored and ground water from pollution. That resistance to water is why it's often used at sea ports.
During the winter, driving on a snowy or icy driveway can be a major pain, not to mention dangerous. Fortunately, the dark color of a paved driveway absorbs sunlight, which can help ice and snow melt quickly without having to use sand or salt.
