Sandblasting involves using compressed air to blast a surface with an abrasive medium... in this case, sand. This method can prove effective for quickly preparing a surface for repair, cleaning,…

There are many benefits of asphalt striping by Alpha Paving Industries. One of the biggest benefits of striping your parking lot is safety. When lines do not exist in your…

Protection - Sealcoating your asphalt parking lot or driveway slows oxidation and water penetration and protects it from harmful chemicals like gas and oil that can drastically reduce its lifespan. Beautification - Maintaining…

To successfully maintain asphalt pavement it is important you have a regular maintenance plan in place. Pavement maintenance plans can vary in scope, but they never vary in their purpose: to…

All paving contractors frequently receive phone calls from homeowners asking questions about Asphalt Driveway Installation & Cost.  A reputable contractor will typically say "it depends".   There are just too many…

ADA compliance is not as simple as a couple of signs or painted images on parking lots. The ADA website (www.ada.gov) outlines very specific guidelines for how compliance must be…

Asphalt pavement is known for its durability and resilience. It is this strength which makes asphalt pavement the best option for most all paved surfaces. Most state and federal governments…

Asphalt pavement is made up of stone (aggregate), sand, additives and liquid (petroleum) asphalt. Liquid asphalt – a sticky black substance – is used as the binding material in asphalt…

Assuming that the initial asphalt pavement was designed and constructed properly, the primary cause of failure is the penetration of water into the asphalt base. Asphalt failure often begins with…

To understand the benefits of using additives in sealcoating, it is perhaps helpful to understand more about sealants. Manufacturers use proprietary formulas to produce asphalt sealer and contractors must add sand,…