The History of Asphalt
Although it bore little resemblance to a modern asphalt roadway, the first asphalt street in the United States was paved in 1870 in New Jersey. By this time, asphalt had…
Although it bore little resemblance to a modern asphalt roadway, the first asphalt street in the United States was paved in 1870 in New Jersey. By this time, asphalt had…
How many coats of asphalt sealer are necessary depends primarily on the traffic to which the area will be subjected, but the condition of the asphalt can also be a…
Understanding Asphalt Pavement Deterioration As asphalt pavement ages, it will inevitably suffer damages from leaking automotive fluids, exposure to the elements and the stress of numerous vehicles driving on it.…
When planning the installation of parking lot paving, some people forget the importance of proper drainage. If the driveway does not drain correctly, the risk of water penetrating the surface…
The Americans with Disabilities Act uses the size of your parking lot to determine the minimum number of handicap-accessible spaces. Lots with up to 25 stalls only need to have…
In 2014, a survey was conducted of 3,085 drivers, including several commercial truck drivers. The purpose of the study was to determine what drivers in the United States want —…
About this time of the year, property managers are typically working on their budgets for the coming year. One area that many people have difficulty budgeting for is their asphalt-related…
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,…
If there is one thing you can count on in Austin, it is that the weather can change rapidly. It often seems that summer heat can transition to the crisp…
Regulations state that when you construct, repave, restripe or alter your parking lot, you must make sure that you have the minimum number of correctly marked handicapped spaces to comply…