Dawn Emerson

Sealcoating

4 Reasons To Hire a Professional To Pave Your Company’s Parking Lot

Why should you hire a professional asphalt contractor to pave or repave your company’s parking lot? Are you a small business owner who is always searching for ways to cut costs? A DIY paving job is not the place to start. If your lot needs a serious overhaul, take a look at the top reasons…

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4 Considerations Before You Create a Parking Lot

Planning to create a parking lot may seem like a straightforward task, but the reality is that it involves careful thought and consideration. If you want to build a parking lot for a commercial establishment, making informed decisions during the planning phase will significantly impact its functionality, efficiency, and overall success. Here are four key…

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The Importance of Pavement Upkeep for Your Apartment Complex

As a property manager, you are responsible for maintaining the safety and appearance of your apartment complex. One important aspect of this responsibility is ensuring that the pavement in your parking lots and walkways is in good condition. Neglecting pavement upkeep can not only harm your reputation but also negatively impact the safety of your…

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What Causes Potholes in Parking Lots?

Municipalities and commercial property owners are complaining about the increasing incidents of potholes in parking lots. The potholes typically begin as small openings or cracks in the pathway but eventually expand. Failure to quickly fix the pothole can lead to accidents in the parking lot and damage to vehicles. Here are common causes of potholes…

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What Are the Primary Causes of Fast Asphalt Surface Deterioration?

Once you install asphalt pavement or a parking lot, you expect it to last several years without getting major damage. Of course, the surface will wear out naturally due to exposure to environmental elements, but the wear and tear should occur progressively. Distorted and broken pavements look unkempt and tacky and may cause severe damage…

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Asphalt Overlay Vs. Replacement – Note The Differences

Asphalt pavements offer numerous perks like aesthetics, durability, noise reduction, and safety. However, the benefits do not make asphalt damage-proof. A time comes when your pavement deteriorates, perhaps due to age, the weather, or lack of maintenance. If your asphalt pavement shows signs of tear, you may be torn between two restoration processes: overlay and…

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Types of Asphalt and Their Applications

Asphalt is one of the most versatile and commonly used materials in pavement, roadway, and driveway construction. Asphalt is durable, safe, affordable, and reusable. Yet, there are different mixes of asphalt and these may serve different purposes. Below are the different types of asphalt and the purpose each serves. Hot Mix Asphalt Hot mix asphalt…

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What Are the Benefits of Line Stripping Your Commercial Parking Lot?

After paving and seal coating your parking lot, the next step often involves line stripping. Parking lot stripping is the process of painting lines or other symbols on parking areas to guide moving vehicles and mark parking spots. Some business owners tend to overlook this step. However, that should not be the case since line…

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Winter Care Tips for Your Business Parking Lots and Sidewalks

Quickly approaching winter weather brings thoughts of rain, ice, and snow. The freezing weather makes commuting uncomfortable and wreaks havoc on your business’s parking lots. The naturally porous nature of asphalt means that your surfaces absorb the wet weather. Once the temperature drops below freezing, this water expands, causing cracks and other problems with your…

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Understanding Asphalt Potholes

Asphalt pavement is a popular choice in commercial parking lots. First, asphalt is durable. Also, asphalt is aesthetically appealing, inexpensive, and easy to maintain. However, asphalt is prone to potholes. Potholes are depressions that may appear as circular or jagged cracks in the pavement surface. Learn about asphalt potholes, the causes, the risks, and prevention…

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