Anytime a solution promises to be a ‘quick fix’, it’s probably not the best choice. Paving over pesky issues will prove only to have them show up later down the road. Here are three of the biggest paving mistakes and what you can do to avoid them.
Paving over a parking lot with cracks does not solve the problem. If you take this route, you will end up with the same cracked parking lot in 3-5 years. Instead, crack filling can...
Sometimes we don’t know any better until we make a mistake. If you’ve been neglecting the catch basins in your parking lot you’ve probably learned a few things.
If you have neglected catch basins, the first thing you probably learned is where to locate them. They should exist in a low-lying area to work properly. If the catch basin has become positioned higher or...
Taking care of pavement is something that continues for the entirety of your ownership over the property. Do not overlook the importance of maintaining your pavement surfaces. While it may be tempting to skip repairs to save money, you will cost yourself much more over time.
First of all, what causes potholes? The simple answer is the expansion and contraction of water. To...
When it comes to taking care of a driveway, there's a lot to learn. You have to come up with a regular maintenance plan, identify problems with the asphalt itself, analyze possible outside risks like improper drainage, and, last but not least, know when it's time to take action. There's one more step beyond that, that: knowing what action to take. Today, our Boise pavers will explain one option--resurfacing--and when it needs to be done.
There are a lot...
When it comes to making your business look as good on the outside as it works on the inside, it can be hard to know what to do. One of the best ways is to take care of your parking lot the same way you take care of your customers.
The truth is that we tend to overlook parking lots in favor of more important details, but a clean, safe, comfortable parking lot can make a huge difference in customer satisfaction and first impressions. The first step...
It's been a particularly long, cold winter for us. All that snow piled up for so long, and then all of the melting water running down the asphalt--it's been a tiring winter indeed! Now that spring is here, it's time to take care of your driveway by starting on some maintenance and take advantage of the best time to sealcoat: May.
There are a lot of things you can do to keep your driveway looking attractive and usable for a long time to...
You don't need to know a lot to take good care of your concrete, but it can be helpful to brush up on your concrete facts. Our Boise paving experts know what's most important to store in your knowledge bank so that you can protect and maintain your parking lot or driveway, and they've compiled answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Concrete is created when a variety of ingredients are combined, including cement, water, and...
When it comes time to make big-ticket repairs on your asphalt, you have some options. Unfortunately, those options aren't always clear-cut, and each choice has a specific set of situations that it works best with--so how do you know what's best for your asphalt at this point in its lifespan? Let our Boise pavers explain!
Even though it might seem this way, asphalt really doesn't last forever. With a regular maintenance plan and an...
When we think about asphalt, we tend to think about something permanent--something that remains strong and untouched by weather, traffic, or time, and can do its job with little to no maintenance. In truth, asphalt is strong and reliable, but it needs help to keep it safe, long-lasting, and trustworthy. One problem that asphalt faces are cracking, which can be a bigger issue than you might think.
Asphalt can crack for many reasons, which is why...
Of all the things you worry about when it comes to your company, "proper parking lot drainage" probably doesn't rank very high on the list. The truth, though, is that this is one concern that's worth your time. That's because pavement drainage can actually impact your company in big ways, from accessibility to safety to avoiding costly issues--so our Boise pavers have put together all the info you need to know.
To illustrate how crucial...
