You see salt boxes on many street corners in snowy weather, but using chemicals on concrete is actually damaging to asphalt and concrete. Protect your storefront or businesses curb appeal by not using the following De-Icing Chemicals to melt snow or ice in the winter. Sodium chloride or rock salt (NaCL) NaCL with MgCl2 and OBPE […]
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Dealing with Concrete Cracking
Another new year means your concrete surfaces are another year older. And if your concrete sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and roadways are starting to show their age, it is important to act fast. As the old saying goes, a stitch in time saves nine. Well, in this instance, dealing with concrete cracks early saves your […]
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Planning 2015 Pavement Projects
As 2014 comes to an end, many of us will look back at our accomplishments, at what was. But property managers do not have that luxury. They must continue to look to the future, forecasting potential problems and taking preventive measures to avoid expensive repairs. And you know what that means, right? Planning and budgeting […]
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Happy Holidays from PTG Enterprises
It’s beginning to look a lot like…whatever holiday you celebrate. So, Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, and Joyous Kwanzaa! It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But if you aren’t quite feeling the holiday spirit, here are a few tips to help you recapture your youthful exuberance. After all, Santa Claus is coming […]
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Patching Your Asphalt this Winter
The winter months can be tough on your asphalt. Last week we talked about winterizing your asphalt to prepare for the tough Baltimore winter ahead. Today we’ll walk you through why you want to winterize your pavement and what repairs could be necessary if you haven’t taken the necessary precautions (or if this winter turns […]
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Is Your Pavement Ready for Another Harsh Baltimore Winter?
The Farmer’s Almanac and climate experts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are predicting ANOTHER harsh, snowy winter for all of us here in Baltimore, Maryland. In fact, WMAR-TV meteorologist Mike Masco is predicting a winter “just as rough if not worse” than last years, with 28 to 35 inches of snowfall in Baltimore […]
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Why Sand Makes More Sense than De-Icing with Salt
It’s only November, and we’ve already experienced snowfall and record low temperatures in Maryland. With that said, we could predict a harsh, snowy winter this year. To prepare for a snowstorm, we tend to gather the essentials: milk, toilet paper, bread, and road salt. When our driveways and roads are shoveled and plowed, usually salt […]
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Finding an Asphalt Contractor Who Puts Safety First
When it comes to the condition of your asphalt and/or concrete surfaces, safety matters. Otherwise, you could be held liable for injuries sustained on your property as a result of improper maintenance. “All Maryland businesses, corporations, employers and business owners have a legal obligation and responsibility to properly maintain all areas of their property,” explains […]
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Reserve Study: Planning Pavement Rehabilitation
The year is quickly coming to an end. Now comes the time when businesses, communities, and homeowners associations begin to plan for the new year. And you know what that means, right? Budgetting! Yay! It is every decision maker’s favorite time of year. If you can’t tell, there was a bit of sarcasm in that […]
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Learn More about the Asphalt Institute and American Concrete Institute
There are two primary authorities in the asphalt and concrete industries: the Asphalt Institute and the American Concrete Institute, respectively. Asphalt Institute Founded in 1919, is the international trade association of petroleum asphalt producers, manufacturers and affiliated businesses. AI serves its members by providing the latest on health, safety, and environmental matters. One way the […]
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