PTG is proud to be a member of three great associations, including The Chesapeake Chapter of CAI, The Community Associations Institute, IFMA, The International Facility Management Association, and MMHA, The Maryland Multi-Housing Association. Continue reading to learn more about the associations PTG belongs to. (more…)
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Friday, March 23rd, 2018Driving Safety Tips For Autumn
Wednesday, November 1st, 2017What’s the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?
Tuesday, July 25th, 2017Most people don’t know the difference between cement and concrete. While cement and concrete do stem from the same family, they are nowhere near the same thing. Cement is a fine grey powder which looks very much like grey flour. Most people wouldn’t encounter cement in their everyday lives. Concrete is the actual mixture of cement, sand, rock, water, and small amounts of additives. Concrete is the material we encounter in our everyday lives, such as roads, sidewalks, and parking lots.
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How to Mill and Pave a New Parking Lot
Tuesday, July 18th, 2017Pavement milling, or cold planning, asphalt milling, or profiling, is the process of removing at least part of the surface of a paved area such as a road, bridge, or parking lot. Milling removes anywhere from just enough thickness to level and smooth the surface to a full depth removal. There are many different reasons for milling a paved area instead of simply repaving over the existing surface. Recycling of the surface is one of the main reasons for milling a road surface. Milling is widely used for pavement recycling today, where the pavement is removed and ground up to be used as the aggregate in new surface.
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How Striping Your Parking Lot Can Increase Curb Appeal
Monday, May 22nd, 2017Parking 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.
Should You Repave or Sealcoat Your Parking Lot?
Monday, May 15th, 2017The summer months have arrived and it’s so hot that you could fry an egg on the pavement. Speaking of frying an egg on the pavement-when was the last time you took care of your parking lot pavement? If you can’t remember the last time that you gave your parking lot some extra TLC, it is definitely time to repave or sealcoat your parking lot. Should you repave or sealcoat your parking lot this summer?
Why Should You Care About Your Brick Mortar?
Monday, April 24th, 2017Whether you’re a commercial property owner or property manager, taking care of your brick buildings is important to the safety and structural integrity of your property. Brick mortar is incredibly important when it comes to structural health. Why should you care about your brick mortar and regularly maintain it?
Pavement Maintenance 101 for Property Managers
Monday, April 17th, 2017Property 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.
What to do When Your Pavement is Discolored
Monday, April 10th, 2017While we may ideally all want perfectly even and consistent concrete, and finishing can get us very close to that goal, the reality is that this will never be one hundred percent perfect. No matter how much effort you pour into a project, there will always be even minor inconsistencies due to several factors. These include ingredient mixing, methods of application, the weather, and curing time. Here are some ways to take on discolored pavement issues.
How to Routinely Maintain Your Porous Pavement
Friday, April 7th, 2017Porous 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.