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What is Sandblasting?

What is Sandblasting?

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, or for new lot striping. Here are a few of the benefits and applications: Easier than using chemicals or a wire brush to clean asphalt […]

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What is Alligator Cracking?

What is Alligator Cracking?

In the asphalt industry, alligator cracking refers to a surface damaged in such a way that the cracks form a pattern that looks like reptile scales, most notably those on an alligator or crocodile’s back. The pattern usually begins with longitudinal cracks, which are then connected by transverse cracks. These create geometric shapes that are […]

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Austin….To Pave or Not to Pave?

Austin….To Pave or Not to Pave?

People who have spent their lives in an urban environment are often surprised to learn that approximately one-third of all roads in the United States are unpaved. According to statistics released by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, as of 2012, approximately 2.65 million miles of the nation’s 4.09 million miles of road have […]

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