Cold weather and colder mornings are slowly coming our way. Temperatures dipping down below freezing point can mean dangerous conditions for drivers as the roads get icy. Roadway icing is probably a huge concern for you as we approach winter, so it’s imperative you know everything about it–how to spot it, how to avoid it, […]
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3 Myths Surrounding Asphalt You Still Believe
There are misconceptions about everything these days because of the widespread use of the internet. It’s easy for a made-up Facebook status to be considered fact, which can eventually become a nasty, untrue rumor. The asphalt industry and its products get a bad reputation because of some seriously untrue myths that are floating around. Unfortunately, […]
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How to Prevent Weed Growth Between Pavement Cracks
Are you tired of constantly buying chemicals in order to rid your pavement of weeds? It can be a chore to remove them by hand, and power washing can sometimes damage pavement. Weeds can crack pavement and damage it, as well as causing other issues like tripping hazards. It’s also pretty ugly once the weeds […]
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Shocking Ways the Environment Can Affect Your Pavement
Wear and tear on pavement is a natural process and can’t be avoided. You can always protect your pavement through sealing and frequent maintenance, and also by addressing defects quickly. One huge factor that causes defects is the environment. As we approach fall weather, the defects caused by the environment are going to be more […]
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What’s the Problem With Using Glassphalt?
Glassphalt: a seemingly great way to recycle all those glass bottles we throw away daily. Every week, Americans throw away enough glass bottles to fill a 1,350 square foot building. Considering how much pavement we have (3.9 million miles–enough to circle the Earth’s equator 157 times over) mixing glass with pavement seems like a great […]
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The Shocking Results of Walking Your Dog on Hot Pavement
If you’ve ever experienced being barefoot on hot asphalt, you know that it’s almost impossible to stand on it for more than a few moments without burning your feet. Why would it be any different for our furry friends? Most people don’t even think about how hot pavement could affect their dog’s paws, even though […]
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5 Pavement Defects You Should Know About
Pavement is everywhere, and we often overlook the problems that exist because we’re so used to them. For those outside the industry, asphalt cracks are probably not even a blip on their radar. They may even seem normal; but, in reality, pavement defects can cause serious issues. Some can be unsafe, and may even violate […]
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How to Make Your Pavement Last Longer
Pavement requires regular maintenance. Many people forget this, and their pavement cracks or erodes far before they’re prepared to replace it.
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Should Your Driveway be Asphalt or Concrete?
Though there are many other driveway material options available on the market, the most common appear to be concrete and asphalt. They’re durable, and not nearly as expensive as brick pavers. They tend to always match homes, regardless of style. But which one are you going to choose? Read on to make sure you’re investing […]
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How Do They Pave So Many Highways?
Have you ever looked at a web of highways and wondered how they manage to put down all of that pavement? America’s veins take quite a lot of asphalt to install, and even more planning. Not to mention, it takes a ridiculous amount of manpower to get something like a highway paved and ready to […]
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