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Friday, July 28th, 2017
For your family and visitors, sidewalks should be clear of all trip factors.
Trip hazards are not uncommon on sidewalks or patios where concrete may have broken, chipped, or shifted from frosts, tree roots or just natural formation. There are basically two kinds of concrete: concrete that cracks and concrete that is going to crack. Federal law requires the removal of all trip hazards from all pedestrian walkways. Because the ADA demands compliance, trip hazards present a legal liability. By eliminating trip hazards, property owners reduce their legal liability. (more…)
Tags: asphalt, Concrete, concrete safety, residential asphalt, residential concrete, sidewalk, sidewalks, trip hazards
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Sunday, July 9th, 2017
French Drains can be beneficial to irrigation and overall landscape beauty.
A French drain is a trench filled with gravel or rock or containing a perforated pipe that redirects surface water and groundwater away from an area. A French drain can have perforated hollow pipes along the bottom to quickly vent water that seeps down through the upper gravel or rock. French drains are primarily used to prevent ground and surface water from penetrating or damaging building foundations. Alternatively, French drains may be used to distribute water, such as a septic drain field at the outlet of a typical septic tank sewage treatment system. French drains are also used behind retaining walls to relieve ground water pressure. (more…)
Tags: french drains, home imrprovement, home irrigation
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Friday, June 9th, 2017
There are many reasons that your asphalt may be cracking — and it’s always best to keep some maintenance tips in mind.
Asphalt is a sticky, black and highly glutinous liquid, or semi-solid form of petroleum. Its primary use is for the construction of driveways and road and occasionally used to seal flat roofs, where it is used as the glue or binder mixed with combined particles to produce asphalt concrete. The most common occurrence of cracked asphalt happens when water seeps into the pavement through open cracks, and potholes occur. When the water freezes, expansion occurs thus widening the crack further. During warm weather, the iced water melts away leaving the cracks with open voids. A pothole emerges when the surrounding walls fall into the void. (more…)
Tags: asphalt, Asphalt driveway, Asphalt Maintenance, Driveway maintenance, driveway repair
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Monday, May 22nd, 2017
Parking lot striping is necessary in order to follow ADA regulations. However, there are many benefits and advantages that come with properly striping your parking lot.
Parking lot striping is necessary in order to follow ADA regulations. However, there are many benefits and advantages that come with properly striping your parking lot. A freshly paved parking lot in particular should have bright and clear striping in order to create a beautiful curb appeal. If you’re wondering about the advantages that come with a newly striped parking lot, read on.
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Tags: parking lots, Re-striping, striping
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Monday, April 17th, 2017
Pavement maintenance is a critical duty of every property manager, and hiring the pros at PTG Enterprises is a great way to make sure that the job is done right every time.
Property managers have a lot on their plates between taking care of their residents and commercial clients, coordinating maintenance as necessary, and staying on top of what’s going on at their properties. One of their most important responsibilities is keeping the area surrounding their property looking great. Pavement maintenance is a critical duty of every property manager, and hiring the pros at PTG Enterprises is a great way to make sure that the job is done right every time.
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Friday, April 7th, 2017
Because porous pavement maintenance requires something a little different than maintenance of regular pavement, we’re going to go over the general checklist for maintaining your porous pavement.
Porous pavement is a very special kind of pavement that drains water into the ground below it very strategically. This system is delicate, and needs to be supported in every way possible. Most support must come from the owner of the pavement, in order to make sure everything is working as it should. Because porous pavement maintenance requires something a little different than maintenance of regular pavement, we’re going to go over the general checklist for maintaining your porous pavement. Read on for more information.
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Tags: Asphalt Maintenance, Pavement Maintenance, porous asphalt, Porous pavement
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Wednesday, March 29th, 2017
Maintaining your asphalt driveway is the difference between minor repairs and a total replacement.
Asphalt driveways are incredibly common in neighborhoods throughout the country. Unfortunately, their heavy presence does not mean that homeowners know how to properly maintain them! Maintaining your asphalt driveway is the difference between minor repairs and a total replacement. Here are some of our top tips for perfectly maintaining your asphalt driveway.
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
Unfortunately, spring comes with a lot of potential problems that could cause damage to your pavement, so it’s important to prepare yourself with knowledge.
Spring is coming! What does that mean for your pavement? Unfortunately, spring comes with a lot of potential problems that could cause damage to your pavement, so it’s important to prepare yourself with knowledge. In order to properly prepare for spring, you’ll need to read a few of the following tips and tricks. Read on to find out what spring can do to your pavement, and what you can do to prevent damage.
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Tags: Maintenance, Pavement Maintenance, prepare for spring
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Thursday, February 16th, 2017
Seal coating is when a professional applies a coal tar emulsion mix over the top of asphalt pavement to protect it and keep it looking new.
Most pavement and driveway owners know that they should get their driveway seal coated, but they aren’t sure exactly what it is or why it should be done. We’ll give you the answer to that first question as a bonus! Seal coating is when a professional applies a coal tar emulsion mix over the top of asphalt pavement to protect it and keep it looking new. Think of seal coating like putting sunscreen on before heading out for a day at the beach.
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Friday, January 6th, 2017
Urban Heat Island is essentially the fact that cities, or more populated urban areas, have a higher pavement to plant life ratio than sparsely populated areas.
Are you seeing cracks, potholes, and drainage issues when you inspect your parking lot? Are you thinking you might just be able to pave over them? Unfortunately, repairing and maintaining a parking lot isn’t that simple. Repairing asphalt is a very intensive job and, when done incorrectly, can cause serious damage. Don’t go the cheaper route just to save money, because you’ll end up costing yourself more in the end. Why? Read on to find out.
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Tags: Parking lot maintenance, parking lots, Pavement Maintenance, structural issues
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