Winter is coming. And it’s going to be another harsh one here in Maryland. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, “Winter will be colder and snowier than normal” with the coldest period will be in January, late December, mid-February, and early March. “Precipitation will be slightly above normal, with the snowiest periods in mid- and […]
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Why You Need to Crack Fill before Winter Hits Maryland
We may not have it as bad as some other states, but Maryland can have its fair share of very harsh winters. If there is any damage to your pavement, you will want to crack fill before the snow and ice arrive. We can’t over-stress the importance of crack fill before the harsh realities of […]
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How De-Icing Chemicals Can Damage Concrete
The winter is not too kind to your concrete. One of the biggest reasons you start to see concrete wear down during the winter is because of de-icing chemicals. De-icing chemicals are a nightmare for your concrete. Let’s take a look at how these chemicals negatively affect your concrete.
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Winter is Coming! Applying Concrete Sealer can Protect Your Pavement
Winters in Baltimore are not to kind to pavements, so it’s important to find a reliable concrete sealer before ice and snow can destroy your surface. It’s inevitable certain surfaces will start to wear down, but there are preventive measures that will help your concrete, brick or stone surfaces survive the harsh conditions of a […]
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Asphalt Maintenance Helps Combat Impending Baltimore Winter Weather
Over time, asphalt pavement begins to deteriorate. In fact, it begins to deteriorate the moment it is first laid. Constant exposure to the elements – sunlight, rain, sleet, and snow – along with normal wear and tear can slowly (and sometimes not very slowly) cause asphalt pavement to break down, resulting in cracking, potholes, or […]
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How to Deal with Ponding Water and Puddles in Your Parking Lot
Ponding water and puddles are the bane to the existence of all parking lot owners. Unfortunately, issues caused by ponding water and puddles don’t magically go away. Things get worse if you let water stand, so let’s take a look at a few ways to deal with ponding water and puddles in your parking lot.
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Nearing the End of Sealcoat Season in Baltimore
As summer quickly comes to an end and the weather begins to change, business owners and property managers are left with a small window of opportunity to protect their asphalt pavement from that harsh winter weather Baltimore is known for. We are talking about Sealcoating. It helps protect your pavement from the elements while also […]
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Everything You Didn’t Know You Wanted to Know about Cinder Blocks
Cinder blocks play a big role in our lives. In many cases, they literally are your cornerstone – the rock that holds everything together. Cinder blocks are used, along with concrete columns, tie beams, and rebar, to create what is known as “concrete block structure” (CBS) construction. This building method is extremely common and used […]
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Pool Deck Repair before Winter Hits Maryland
Basically, cracks in your pool deck allow moisture in. This moisture can freeze and worsen damage over the course of a winter, so it is better to address repairs now. Winters in Maryland can get harsh very quick, and it can cost you a small fortune to repair your commercial pool deck before summer works […]
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How to Repair Concrete Cracks
Whether they are big or small, the need for concrete cracks will not magically disappear. Different concrete cracks will require different methods of repairing, but it is inevitable that your surface will face some type of issues at some point. Instead of avoiding the problem until it gets bigger, let’s review crack types and how […]
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