What Happened to My Asphalt Parking Lot
At times, it can be easy to not really look an asphalt parking lot you see every day. Perhaps you drive by a store every day for months without ever…
At times, it can be easy to not really look an asphalt parking lot you see every day. Perhaps you drive by a store every day for months without ever…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
You cannot afford to ignore the cracks in your pavement. Unsealed cracks in asphalt pavement allow water to penetrate the pavement surface. This weakens the base, leading to pavement failures and…
For all its toughness, asphalt is a porous material. That means water will penetrate the surface over time, as will automobile fluids like oil and gas. This weakens the asphalt,…
Yes. Our company provides a variety of paving services designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses in the Austin area. Alpha Paving is a local expert in the…
The harsh ultraviolet rays of the sun will damage any asphalt surface that is not protected with a high-quality asphalt sealant. Much how sunscreen shields a person or wood sealant…