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As the owner of a new or existing parking lot it is critical that you comply with the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act).
ADA Compliance is about helping those with disabilities retain the ability to receive access equal or similar to the general public in terms of commercial facilities and areas of public accommodation. Failure to comply can result in serious consequences. Read the rest of this entry »
Baltimore, Maryland is an old city with a lot of history. This is reflected in its older buildings, structures made of brick and stone that exude the wisdom of the ages. This history should be protected on all levels. The masonry of Baltimore needs help, and you should know who to trust for repairs. Any good masonry service will be able to perform the four following masonry maintenance services.
The first issue any masonry faces is cleaning. Since masonry is porous, it will allow water in and retain it, giving rise to bacteria algae that will cling to the wall. This may look nice in old paintings, but it is quite damaging over time. Cleaning too much or with too harsh of chemicals will cause further damage, so the proper chemicals and cleaning processes are needed for each individual type of masonry. Using water is the most basic method of cleaning, while chemicals are a step up for more intense jobs. There is also abrasive cleaning, which uses grinders and sandblasters to remove dirt and grime. Abrasive cleaning is only for the hardiest masonry.
Masonry is highly vulnerable to the weather. As time exposes it to repeated rain, snow, and ice storms, cracks form and the mortar holding the bricks together erodes. Using fresh sealant will fill in the cracks and chips, giving the masonry further life and preventing more water from entering existing damage and exacerbating it. In addition, a clear product will allow the original work to show and preserve the look the wall had before the new sealant was applied.
A joint is a way to protect dissimilar types of masonry from cracking each other. This type of preventative care is necessary for keeping water out of these highly exposed areas and entering the wall to cause further damage. This can lead to leaks affecting the internal walls of your building and causing significant issues with your internal structure. These joints are attached with caulk, which can erode over time and needs to be monitored carefully.
Mortar literally holds the building together, but it grows very brittle and flakes over time. If it needs to be replaced, the surface should be removed down to ¾ of an inch and resealed with a mortar containing high amounts of lime. This will waterproof the mortar and protect it from further water damage.
PTG Enterprises is your Baltimore, Maryland expert for all thing masonry. We handle all three phases of masonry lifecycle: installation, maintenance, and repair. We also provide excellent replacement services for when your masonry can no longer serve you.
Call us at 410-636-8777 to learn more about masonry and masonry installation. Also, look for us on Facebook and Twitter for even more information!
Although built for strength and durability, pavements begin to wear down over time and can become prime candidates for mill and pave projects.
With mill and pave techniques, all millings are actually recycled product known as RAP (Recycled Asphalt Product). Heavy usage and the elements can beat down any pavement, so when the inevitable happens it is good to know the ins and outs of mill and pave projects.
Milling a pavement is a much different approach than patching or peeling and paving a pavement. The milling and pave process actually removes layers of deteriorated asphalt to a certain depth and actually grinds up the asphalt into a tiny, gravel-like shape. The asphalt that has been grounded up is recycled, and the new surface is layered with track and receives a fresh coat of asphalt. In areas with a larger surface, this type of process is preferred over peel and pave or patch techniques.
While you need to meet a bottom line, you also want to make sure that the service you are investing in is of the quality your business expects. With milling and paving, you not only have a cost-effective option, but a paving solution that you can trust. Interestingly enough, asphalt is actually America’s most recycled and reused material. Not only are you improving your pavement with milling, but you are also making an environmentally friendly decision as well.
Your asphalt pavement tries to do right by you, so you need to make sure to return the favor. It isn’t a fun prospect to see your asphalt pavement wear down, but it is a reality that you have to deal with. When you see your pavement deteriorating, you can’t just go with the first company you see in the phonebook. Take the time to look for a trusted professional who you can build a relationship with.
For a cost-effective solution that is also eco friendly, consider milling and paving for your next asphalt pavement repair project.
PTG Enterprises are experts with commercial pave jobs. Our crews are extremely familiar with all types of paving, so you know the job will look professional and last for years to come.
When you hire PTG, you’ll work with Patrick Gillen from start to finish. This process begins with an initial site visit, a pre-construction meeting and setting expectations for the client and crew.
To learn more about Mill and Pave, please contact PTG Enterprises today by calling 410-636-8777! You can check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!
When you think concrete, what comes to mind? If you answered a dull, gray slab, then you are just like the majority of people out there. But PTG Enterprises is happy to tell you that concrete doesn’t have to be dull. Concrete doesn’t have to be boring. Concrete doesn’t even have to be gray!
Concrete is durable. It is moldable. It has a long lifecycle. But it is also a little boring. That’s one of the many reasons business owners have shied away from concrete for parking lots, pool decks, and commercial patios. However, with a little magic – or what passes for magic in the concrete industry – we can take transform those once boring slabs into textured, colored surfaces that any business owner would be proud to own. Read the rest of this entry »
Safety is “PTG’s top priority,” said Patrick T. Gillen III, PTG Enterprises owner.
It is the policy of PTG Enterprises that we will provide a safe work environment on every job site. This is our commitment to our customers, as well as our employees, contractors, sub-contractors, and their families. Read the rest of this entry »
“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” — Henry Ford
PTG Enterprises has been in the asphalt paving, concrete, and masonry business since 1996. Over the years, PTG has thrived, preparing thousands of Pavement Condition Inspections, paving thousands of miles of asphalt lots, and managing countless projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
The secret to great looking pavement is simple: proper construction, continued maintenance, and timely re-construction. The secret to a great asphalt and concrete contractor is even simpler: Continued Education. Read the rest of this entry »
Concrete is a durable material that’s excellent for sidewalks, dumpster pads, aprons, and similar flat surfaces, better known in the pavement industry as Flatwork. While flatwork may seem relatively simple and straightforward, it is still best to leave all flatwork installation, as well as maintenance and repairs, to the professionals, especially when it comes to commercial properties. This will ensure the project is not only aesthetically pleasing, but, perhaps most importantly, done according to code.
When it comes to concrete, there is more to installation than simply mixing cement and water and pouring said mixture into a hole. This is why it is important to trust flatwork installation to a professional concrete contractor. This will help ensure that the concrete is installed properly, including reinforcements to increase strength and durability (thus longevity). Read the rest of this entry »
When it comes to maintenance and repairs, many business owners and facility managers focus their attention on their buildings, and for good reason. However, this does not mean you should completely ignore your parking lot. It may look tough on the outside, but without the right amount of care, your once beautiful parking lot could begin to deteriorate before your eyes. And maintenance doesn’t just mean crack sealing, patching, and pothole repair. Proper maintenance also includes aesthetic repairs, like striping, signage, and wheel stops. These seemingly simple maintenance tasks play a bigger role than you probably realize. Read the rest of this entry »
Spring has sprung, which means property managers, homeowners associations, and other decision makers are starting to plan for and budget for common area maintenance (CAM): repair, replacement, and care of all lighting, plumbing, roofs, parking surfaces, landscaped areas, signs, and more. What projects are an immediate need? What projects can be put off another year? Where does sealcoating fall? Read the rest of this entry »
Spring is finally here, and we hope the worst of the winter weather is behind us, especially after the last series of cold fronts. We’d get snow dumped on us, have it stick around for a week melting, and then when we thought it was finally over another cold front would sweep through leaving us with another half foot of snow. The rapid changes in temperature and precipitation have done a number on the asphalt and concrete in the area. If the unpredictable Maryland weather’s been the source of concrete heaving and winter damage to the concrete on your property PTG Enterprises can help you. Read the rest of this entry »
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