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Friday, January 3rd, 2020
Cold weather concreting is possible through two potential methods.
Often, construction companies will have to pour concrete even during the winter months. Waiting for the cold to pass is not always feasible, so it is possible to pour concrete during colder temperatures, what’s known as “cold weather concreting.” If cold weather concreting is not done correctly and carefully, the sustainability and integrity of the concrete can degrade quickly. There are a few methods, however, which can ensure successful cold weather concreting. Read on to learn the basics of this wintry pavement process. (more…)
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Monday, November 18th, 2019
PTG has provided paving services for multi-family HOAs such as the Parkview at Ellicott City.
Since its founding in 2001, PTG Enterprises has been dedicated to serving our commercial clients with asphalt and concrete paving services. We serve facilities across a wide range of sizes and purposes, from shopping centers to multi-family homes, to business parks. Read on for more information on who we serve, and if you have paving needs for a facility located in Baltimore, Harford, Anne Arundel, Howard, and Prince George’s Counties, contact PTG today! (more…)
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Friday, October 12th, 2018
Learn how to protect your concrete against the harsh effects of winter.
The cold temperature and harsh effects of winter can cause significant damage to concrete, so knowing how to protect concrete on your property is crucial. Continue reading for a few important tips on how to protect your concrete against snow and ice before winter arrives. (more…)
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Friday, June 22nd, 2018
Learn all about PTG Enterprises’ consultation services.
PTG Enterprises is a contracting and project management business dedicated to serving commercial clients with asphalt and concrete paving services, but did you know that we also offer consulting services? Our consulting services are very helpful for all clients, as we provide affordable services that reflect our dedication and knowledge of the commercial paving industry. Continue reading to learn how consulting services from PTG can benefit you! (more…)
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Friday, January 12th, 2018
Keeping new concrete protected from freezing temperatures is essential for producing a quality, long-lasting product.
Variables in weather have a direct impact on a concrete mix, including whether it’s hot or cold, windy, humid, or dry on any given day. The most damaging type of weather is cold and precipitation in frigid temperatures. Ultimately, concrete should be as strong as possible to ensure its durability and longevity. Therefore, keeping new concrete protected from dipping temperatures is essential for producing a quality, long-lasting product. (more…)
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Friday, January 20th, 2017
Caulking materials are are a key part of stable and and functional concrete that stands the test of time. It is important to approach caulking your concrete with the right tools.
\Caulking materials are are a key part of stable and and functional concrete that stands the test of time. It is important to approach caulking your concrete with the right tools and the right care for optimal results. Both the selection and the application must be correct in order to provide the required seal. This will ensure that after caulking your concrete it is up to the challenge of wear and the shifting temperature range it will face.
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Friday, January 13th, 2017
The importance of maintaining concrete staircases cannot be stressed enough–so how are you supposed to do that?
One of PTG Enterprises’ services includes concrete staircases, placed outdoors, usually on slopes or hills that impede a path. These staircases are tricky, because they need to comply with ADA guidelines. In addition, a staircase that is not well-maintained quickly becomes a safety hazard. The importance of maintaining concrete staircases cannot be stressed enough–so how are you supposed to do that? Read on for a few tips.
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Thursday, July 21st, 2016
Concrete actually has a rich history and some incredible properties that make it one of the most important materials of our time.
Concrete can seem pretty boring when you aren’t thinking about it too hard. Who cares? We walk on it, use it to fill our driveways, and it’s an ugly grey color. But concrete actually has a rich history and some incredible properties that make it one of the most important materials of our time. Let’s get into some reasons why concrete needs to be recognized–here are some awesome facts about this common material.
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Friday, July 8th, 2016
When you walk by a cement truck you may see a semi-solid substance being laid into a predetermined space.
You may hear these two terms being used interchangeably when referring to sidewalks. In actuality, cement and concrete are two very separate things that we in the pavement industry use to differentiate materials. When you walk by a cement truck you may see a semi-solid substance being laid into a predetermined space. To really know all there is to know about concrete and cement, read on, and learn the difference.
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