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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Almost every business owner aims to improve profitability. This goal is achievable through increased sales, reduced costs, or a combination of both. However, businesses must also invest to generate these profits. Asphalt pavement is one investment that can help improve your business’s bottom line. Discover how. Attracts Customers A well-kept pavement or parking lot is…
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Your asphalt parking lot is one of the first things customers or clients will see upon arrival to your property. The catch is that you likely don’t want them to notice it, because that will often mean that something is wrong. A typical asphalt parking lot is something most people will only pay attention to…
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