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Start Planning Spring Commercial Concrete Projects

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

As a building owner or property manager, you have a lot on your plate. And this winter has been a harsh one. The constant freezing and thawing has wreaked havoc on your parking lot and sidewalks.

“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.

When water penetrates cracks in your pavement, it freezes, expands, and widens these cracks. This happens numerous times over the course of a winter, worsening cracks, degrading your pavement from the inside out. Unfortunately, there is very little you can do to prevent this until spring. But that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead.

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Start Planning Spring Commercial Concrete Projects

Winter is the perfect time to start planning for spring projects for several reasons, including:

  1. Winter is the slow time for most commercial concrete contractors. This means winter is the perfect time to book your project, before demand increases with the temperature.
  2. Safety and liability are some more reasons to plan your commercial concrete project now. “All Maryland businesses, corporations, employers and business owners have a legal obligation and responsibility to properly maintain all areas of their property,” explains one Baltimore, Maryland lawyer. “This includes parking lots, driveways and sidewalks.”
  3. Finally, aesthetic appeal. According to Business Insider, it takes just 0.1 seconds for a stranger to form a lasting impression of your business. Don’t let a disheveled sidewalk give potential customers a bad first impression.
  4. And more!

PTG Enterprises, your Commercial Concrete Contractor

At PTG Enterprises, our crews are extremely familiar with all types of concrete paving, so you know the job will look professional and last for years to come. PTG Enterprises are experts with commercial concrete jobs. We work closely with you to ensure the details of the project are fully understood, and that timetables are met.

If you have any questions about Spring Commercial Concrete Projects with PTG Enterprises, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Winter Concrete Paving

Friday, January 3rd, 2014

If last night’s snow storm didn’t tip you off, winter is in full swing here in Maryland. This means more cold weather and, of course, more snow. And while this may be great news for children across the state (who doesn’t love a snow day?), business owners need to do their best to ensure their storefront is safe. The last thing you can afford is a lawsuit becomes someone slips and falls in front of your business. So you have the parking lot plowed, you shovel the sidewalk, and you quickly repair any winter damage to your concrete walk.

Winter Concrete Paving

Wait! Isn’t it too cold to pave? Actually, no.  It just means that you need to take extra special care when paving. Just let the snow melt first.

Winter Concrete Paving

Cold weather causes fresh and newly-hardened concrete to lose moisture and heat incredibly fast, which could negatively affect the concrete’s strength and life expectancy. To counteract this, your pavement contractor must observe proper design of mixes, proper mixing and transporting, proper placing, and proper finishing practices.

If just one of these steps is neglected, the integrity of the concrete could be in jeopardy.

Winter Concrete Paving Tips

  1. Have the proper equipment and manpower needed to get the job done right.
  2. Plan for bad weather and ensure the working environment and concrete maintains proper temperatures.
  3. Low slump concrete can be a great alternative for cold weather flatwork.
  4. Consider using concrete mixes containing accelerated admixtures or Type III Hi-Early cement, which require shorter protection time from freezing.
  5. Utilize a heated mix or order 100 lbs of extra cement for each cubic yard of concrete to help develop early strength.
  6. Trust PTG Enterprises!

PTG Enterprising excels when it comes to Winter Concrete Paving

Give me the opportunity to impress you. I can be your one stop ‘Pavement Guy,’ for any pavement project regardless of size, scope, or weather conditions. The concrete paving experts at PTG have managed hundreds of Maryland, DC, and Virginia pavement projects and have the experience you need. PTG Enterprises performs concrete work for: Industrial parks, Business parks, Retail centers, Commercial centers, and Multi-family dwellings.

If you have any questions about Winter Concrete Paving or if you are looking for an asphalt contractor in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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What is the American Concrete Institute (ACI)?

Friday, September 27th, 2013

“Provide knowledge and information for the best use of concrete.”

You may have heard of the American Concrete Institute before. Or maybe you have heard someone reference ACI. Either way, you probably do not know what ACI is all about. So, what is the American Concrete Institute?

Founded in 1904, ACI is a nonprofit technical and educational society and one of the world’s leading authorities on concrete technology. ACI provides concrete contractors, like PTG Enterprises, a forum to discuss concrete technology, innovations, and best practices. ACI conducts this forum through conventions and meetings, publications – such as the ACI Structural Journal, the ACI Materials Journal, and Concrete International – and chapter activities.

The strength of the American Concrete Institute is its members. For ACI to be an effective organization, each member must be willing to contribute from his or her training and knowledge to the benefit of the public at large.

What is the American Concrete Institute

PTG Enterprises is a Commercial Concrete Contractor in Baltimore, Maryland

PTG Enterprises is a commercial concrete contractor located in Baltimore, Maryland. Our crews are highly skilled and extremely familiar with all types of concrete paving. When you hire PTG Enterprises, you can be rest assured that the end result will look professional and last for years to come. Best of all, we promise to work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the project is completed to your exact specifications and all timetables are met.

If you have any questions about the American Concrete Institute, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

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What is the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Have you ever found yourself sitting and pondering the question, “What is the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?” If so, you are not alone. While many people use the two terms synonymously, they are actually two very different materials.

  1. Cement: Cement is actually an ingredient on concrete, comprising roughly 10-15% of the concrete mix. Cement is made from a mixture of limestone, calcium, silicon, aluminum, and other ingredients. This mixture is heated to roughly 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit, forming a product known as clinkers, which resembles marbles. This is then ground down into a powder. Next gypsum is added, creating cement.
  2. Concrete: Concrete is basically a mixtures of aggregates (sand and gravel or crushed stone) and paste (water and portland cement). Through a process known as hydration, the cement and water harden and bind the aggregates together, thus forming concrete. This durable material is excellent for sidewalks, curbs, dumpster pads, and similar structures because of its strength and its ability to hold up well to the elements.

PTG Enterprises: A Commercial Concrete Contractor in Baltimore

PTG Enterprises are experts with commercial concrete jobs. Our crews are highly skilled and extremely familiar with all types of concrete paving. When you hire PTG Enterprises, you can be rest assured that the end result will look professional and last for years to come. Best of all, we promise to work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the project is completed to your exact specifications and all timetables are met.

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