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What Can Smooth Asphalt Do For You?

Monday, December 21st, 2015
Potholes can be hazardous and expensive. Smooth asphalt prevents them!

Potholes can be hazardous and expensive. Smooth asphalt prevents them!

 

We all know that driving on smooth, flat asphalt pavement just feels safer and more enjoyable on our vehicles. Driving down a bumpy stretch of potholes can be a cause for worry, stress and frustration – especially for those living in economically depressed areas and likely handle this terrain regularly. Aside from the obvious preferred look of smooth asphalt, there are many other benefits to implementing this pavement on those bumpy, pothole-prone roads or business/residential parking lots.

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Winter Asphalt Maintenance

Sunday, November 8th, 2015

Winter: ‘tis the season when potholes and cracks magically appear. What is it about winter that wreaks havoc on asphalt? You know you perform asphalt maintenance for winter, as you’ve been told a million times it’s necessary, but do you know why?

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Winter asphalt maintenance helps prevent potholes from vehicle traffic.

Let’s take a look as to why winter destroys asphalt, and what you can do to prevent it.

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Asphalt Maintenance Helps Combat Impending Baltimore Winter Weather

Thursday, September 17th, 2015

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Over time, asphalt pavement begins to deteriorate. In fact, it begins to deteriorate the moment it is first laid. Constant exposure to the elements – sunlight, rain, sleet, and snow – along with normal wear and tear can slowly (and sometimes not very slowly) cause asphalt pavement to break down, resulting in cracking, potholes, or worse. The good news: with proper maintenance, your parking lot or other asphalt surface can last 15 to 18 years or even more. (more…)

How to Deal with Ponding Water and Puddles in Your Parking Lot

Friday, September 11th, 2015

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Ponding water and puddles are the bane to the existence of all parking lot owners.

Unfortunately, issues caused by ponding water and puddles don’t magically go away. Things get worse if you let water stand, so let’s take a look at a few ways to deal with ponding water and puddles in your parking lot. (more…)

How Crack Fill can Benefit Your Baltimore Business

Tuesday, August 4th, 2015

After a few years under the hot Baltimore sun, your once dark and pristine asphalt surface will start to show its age, losing its color and beginning to develop fractures and cracks. Aside from looking poorly maintained and creating an uneven driving surface, this kind of damage can significantly reduce the life of your parking lot or driveway and needs to be properly addressed. To make sure you get the full value out of your asphalt installation, it is important to be able to identify the signs of damage and know how to properly address them. Thankfully, most damage to an asphalt surface, especially that which is done within a few years of its installation, can be easily repaired with crack fill.

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Parking Lot Mill and Pave Projects in Baltimore

Tuesday, July 21st, 2015

As fantastic and durable as asphalt is, it does not last forever and must be repaired after years of wear and tear. There are few different ways to repair damaged asphalt, including patching, peel and pave, and mill and pave. PTG Enterprises performs all of these services for the Baltimore-Washington area, each of which is effective for a different level of asphalt damage. In this blog, we are going to focus on explaining the process, advantages, and specifics of mill and pave projects.

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Crackfill Services in Baltimore: The Importance of Preventive Maintenance

Friday, June 19th, 2015

Crackfill BaltimoreAn asphalt parking lot can last up to 20 years, but that is only with proper preventive maintenance.

Unfortunately, you can start to notice cracks as early as three years into the life span of your pavement! Damage is inevitable, but timely repairs and crackfills boost the longevity of your pavement. How can preventive maintenance protect your Baltimore pavements?

Address Damage Quickly

You can’t just wake up and the cracks in your pavement will magically disappear. The damage can actually grow worse the longer you wait. Crackfills seal the cracks to prevent any further damage to the pavement. Also, crackfills help to prevent water penetration, which can erode the structure of the pavement. Continuous water damage will cause cracks, potholes and premature pavement failure. With regular maintenance and addressing problems as they occur, however, you will be able to protect your pavement and help to extend its longevity.

Sealcoating

Asphalt will take a beating from gas, oil, salt and just the weather in general. Sealcoating helps to block water from infiltrating into your asphalt. The sealcoat is a thin layer of liquid, which is added to the paved surface. Protecting the surface of your asphalt will help prevent premature failure and base damage.

Crackfills

Crackfills can occur at any point, so a common misconception is that potholes and cracks only form after the winter. While it’s true that pavement issues can become exacerbated during the winter months, you still may find the need to hire a professional and trustworthy pavement service. Sometimes it’s difficult to identify the right solution for fixing cracks and potholes, but PTG Enterprises prides itself on providing the right solutions for each and every customer.

Don’t except guesswork when it comes to crackfills. Only accept the best!

PTG Enterprises – Crackfill Services

PTG Enterprises are experts with crackfills. We have managed hundreds of projects throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia and have the experience you need. Our crews are extremely familiar with all types of repairs, so you know the job will look professional and last for years to come.

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When you choose PTG, you can expect a fair proposal, professionalism, and quality work. That is our promise to you.

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There’s More Than One Way to Crack a Parking Lot: Asphalt Defects

Wednesday, June 10th, 2015

Asphalt DefectsWhen it comes to asphalt pavements, you may only be familiar with potholes as a major structural and aesthetic defect.

Unfortunately, there are not only a variety of asphalt defects, but each can be more severe then the next! What are some of the major asphalt defects to watch out for in your parking lot? (more…)

The Ins and Outs of Mill and Pave Projects

Friday, May 15th, 2015

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Although built for strength and durability, pavements begin to wear down over time and can become prime candidates for mill and pave projects.

With mill and pave techniques, all millings are actually recycled product known as RAP (Recycled Asphalt Product). Heavy usage and the elements can beat down any pavement, so when the inevitable happens it is good to know the ins and outs of mill and pave projects.

The Basics of Milling and Paving

Milling a pavement is a much different approach than patching or peeling and paving a pavement. The milling and pave process actually removes layers of deteriorated asphalt to a certain depth and actually grinds up the asphalt into a tiny, gravel-like shape.  The asphalt that has been grounded up is recycled, and the new surface is layered with track and receives a fresh coat of asphalt. In areas with a larger surface, this type of process is preferred over peel and pave or patch techniques.

Benefits of Mill and Pave

While you need to meet a bottom line, you also want to make sure that the service you are investing in is of the quality your business expects. With milling and paving, you not only have a cost-effective option, but a paving solution that you can trust. Interestingly enough, asphalt is actually America’s most recycled and reused material. Not only are you improving your pavement with milling, but you are also making an environmentally friendly decision as well.

Work with Experts

Your asphalt pavement tries to do right by you, so you need to make sure to return the favor. It isn’t a fun prospect to see your asphalt pavement wear down, but it is a reality that you have to deal with. When you see your pavement deteriorating, you can’t just go with the first company you see in the phonebook. Take the time to look for a trusted professional who you can build a relationship with.

For a cost-effective solution that is also eco friendly, consider milling and paving for your next asphalt pavement repair project.

Mill and Pave Projects in Baltimore, Maryland

PTG Enterprises are experts with commercial pave jobs. Our crews are extremely familiar with all types of paving, so you know the job will look professional and last for years to come.

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When you hire PTG, you’ll work with Patrick Gillen from start to finish. This process begins with an initial site visit, a pre-construction meeting and setting expectations for the client and crew.

To learn more about Mill and Pave, please contact PTG Enterprises today by calling 410-636-8777! You can check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

Asphalt Patching: Cold Patch vs. Hot Mix

Saturday, March 21st, 2015

Asphalt Patching: Cold Patch vs. Hot Mix

Late winter and early spring in Maryland can seem like a temperature roller coaster. It’s below freezing one day and then sunny and warm the next. This constant up and down may seem innocent enough, but it could be wreaking havoc on your asphalt surfaces.

“Any time you have weather where it is 60 degrees one day and 20 degrees the next, you’re going to have a significant impact on the pavement,” warns Rob Morosi, spokesman for the Michigan Department of Transportation. (more…)