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October 20th, 2016
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, and how to deal with it.
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, and how to deal with it. Read on to learn all the basics about roadway icing.
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October 14th, 2016
The asphalt industry and its products get a bad reputation because of some seriously untrue myths that are floating around. Unfortunately, most people still believe them.
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, most people still believe them. Let’s debunk some asphalt myths together!
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Tags: asphalt, asphalt myths, myths, pavement
Posted in Asphalt and the Environment, Blog | Comments Off on 3 Myths Surrounding Asphalt You Still Believe
October 7th, 2016
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.
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 grow in too much, and then you’ve got a huge problem on your hands. So, how can you prevent the growth before it starts? Read on to find out!
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Tags: Asphalt Maintenance, Pavement Maintenance, weed growth
Posted in Asphalt Cleaning Tips, Maintenance Tips | Comments Off on How to Prevent Weed Growth Between Pavement Cracks
September 30th, 2016
As we approach fall weather, the defects caused by the environment are going to be more apparent during the season change.
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 apparent during the season change. And fall isn’t the only season that causes pavement damage. If you’re wondering how the environment can affect your pavement, read on.
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Posted in Asphalt and the Environment, Asphalt Maintenance, Baltimore Crack Filling, Blog | Comments Off on Shocking Ways the Environment Can Affect Your Pavement
September 23rd, 2016
Considering how much pavement we have, mixing glass with pavement seems like a great idea. But there are several problems with glassphalt that keep it from being used frequently.
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 idea. Plus, it makes our roads sparkle in the light! But there are several problems with glassphalt that keep it from being used frequently. Let’s explore them!
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September 16th, 2016
Most people don’t even think about how hot pavement could affect their dog’s paws, even though it’s a huge problem that can cause serious burns.
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 it’s a huge problem that can cause serious burns. But there are ways to avoid these burns. Read on to see what they are.
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Tags: hot asphalt, hot pavement, pavement
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September 8th, 2016
There are many different kinds of pavement defects, and each requires a different maintenance technique.
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 regulations. But different defects require different repair options, so it’s important you’re able to describe the defect to a professional. Read on to see the most common pavement defects.
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Tags: asphalt, pavement, Pavement Maintenance
Posted in Asphalt Maintenance, Blog, Pavement Maintenance | Comments Off on 5 Pavement Defects You Should Know About
September 2nd, 2016
Pavement, as with anything, requires regular maintenance. Many people forget this, and their pavement cracks or erodes far before they’re prepared to replace it.
If frequently replacing your pavement is a hindrance in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Pavement, as with anything, requires regular maintenance. Many people forget this, and their pavement cracks or erodes far before they’re prepared to replace it. To allow your pavement to last for ages, you should follow these tips.
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Tags: pavement, Pavement Maintenance
Posted in Asphalt Maintenance, General Asphalt Advice, Pavement Maintenance | Comments Off on How to Make Your Pavement Last Longer
August 26th, 2016
Though there are many other driveway material options available on the market, the most common appear to be concrete and asphalt.
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 in the right driveway material.
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August 19th, 2016
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 go.
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 go. That’s why it seems like construction on highways goes on forever–you may not notice it when you’re driving so fast, but that’s a lot of work! If you want to know what it takes to build a highway road, read on.
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Tags: Asphalt installation, highways, history of highways
Posted in Asphalt and the Environment, asphalt installation, The History of Asphalt Pavement | Comments Off on How Do They Pave So Many Highways?
