Paving with asphalt offers some significant benefits. Here's a look at why asphalt paving is superior in some cases.
The key advantage to asphalt is that it does not require the long curing times that concrete demands. As a result, work can be finished much more quickly. In a road construction setting, for example, this means that the work...
It’s winter time and snow and ice have arrived. To make sure your property is free from hazards you’ll want to have a plan in place for removal.
While it may seem like waiting for someone to come out and snow plow your property is time-consuming, it's much...
Roadway pavements and parking lots continue to utilize asphalt pavement for its longevity and attractiveness. While you can expect asphalt to have a life expectancy of 25 years, it will have cracks that need repair. Read on to learn about preventative care and maintenance of your asphalt pavement.
Sealcoating is a preventative measure against environmental harm. About three months after asphalt is poured you can apply sealcoating. This allows the...
Managing pavement comes with maintenance issues that most people don’t think about. When someone sees water in a parking lot, they are considering how or when it will go away, but for the owner of the property, it is a serious concern. Standing water can cause premature deterioration and cost money further down the line. Read on to learn more about what causes standing water and how you can fix it.
Standing water is dangerous for anyone...
Last year, Boise had an intense winter. As the snow season approaches quickly, it’s important to know how to maintain your pavement in the winter.
Temperatures changes cause asphalt to contract and expand. In winter this can be exasperated as snow falls, freezes, and thaws. Pavement cracks provide an entry for snow putting it at risk for cracks and potholes. When snow melts and...
Putting off pavement repair on your property is tempting because it takes time and costs money. While this is true, fixing potholes before they become a more significant issue is a must. Here are three reasons you should tackle this pavement issue as soon as possible.
Potholes affect the safety of motorists and pedestrians alike....
Creating asphalt concrete is not a simple task. A lot of consideration has to go into deciding which materials to use as well as the type of technique. Read on to understand why quality matters when it comes to asphalt.
The primary use of asphalt is for road construction. It is a mix of aggregates, binder, and filler. Aggregates are sand, gravel, or other recycled materials which are adhered together with a binder. The binder is known as bitumen, a...
When done properly, parking lot maintenance is easy and effective. Even with multiple properties in your portfolio, you can keep every parking lot you own attractive and free of hazards. Here are three ways to manage a portfolio of parking lot properties.
The maintenance status of a parking lot depends on a few factors. Did you build the property and have taken care of it for its entirety? Or is it newly acquired and you’re unaware of what...
Managing a parking lot for a home owners association can be overwhelming. Specifically, you are answering to a large group of people paying for a satisfactory product. The best way to prepare for parking lot maintenance is to become aware of what an HOA parking lot needs.
Let’s start with setting your parking lot up for success. Distinct markings are pleasing to the eye and leave little room for...
Managing your property requires covering a lot of different areas. Most people with property involving pavement don’t realize that the upkeep of asphalt is a priority task. If you maintain pavement regularly, you can avoid costly repairs. Here’s what you need to know:
It’s easy to hope that small problems won’t get worse, but that’s never the case....
