Over the years, the elements take their toll on your asphalt parking lot. Rain, snow, sun, and the constant freezing and thawing slowly breaks down the materials that make up asphalt and the liquid binder that holds the pavement together begins to lose its natural resistance to water, further allowing liquid to seep into the […]
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance is our Specialty
PTG Enterprises is a full service commercial asphalt contractor in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2001, we have set the standard for quality asphalt work in the area, paving thousands of miles of asphalt lots. We care about you and your business. That is why we do everything in our power to ensure your project is not […]
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Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP): America’s most Recycled Product
What many people do not know is that asphalt is America’s most recycled product. We kid you not. Believe it or not, asphalt is a “100% recyclable material,” says Dr. Zhanping You, P.E., Ph.D., professor of transportation engineering and materials at Michigan Technological University. In fact, asphalt pavement is now being recycled and reused at […]
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Fall Sealcoating from PTG Enterprises, your Baltimore Asphalt Contractor
With summer quickly coming to an end and the temperature starting to feel a bit more like autumn, now is the perfect time to have your asphalt parking lot sealcoated. Sealcoating should only be applied if both ambient temperature and pavement temperature are above 50°F and below 85°F, making fall the perfect sealcoating season. Benefits […]
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The Milling and Paving Process
You are finally done for the day. You turn off the computer, hit the light switch, lock your office door and begin to make your way to the front door. You take one step out of the door and there it is…a crack in the asphalt. Oh no! What do you do? Do you panic? […]
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Asphalt Patching, Crack Fill and other forms of Asphalt Maintenance
Asphalt is not indestructible. It will not last forever. In fact, even with regular maintenance, your asphalt parking lot will only last 15-20 years. The key phrase in that last sentence is “with regular maintenance.” Without maintenance, your asphalt will deteriorate much quicker. Asphalt maintenance refers to the methods and techniques used to prolong the […]
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Highway Construction Safety 101: Hi Visibility Safety Garments & PPE
There are hazards that exist in every workplace. When that workplace is adjacent to speeding vehicles, those hazards are multiplied. Highway Construction Safety 101 Hazard Assessment: First and foremost, it is important to identify those potential hazards that threaten construction workers, such as moving objects, fluctuating temperatures, high intensity lighting, rolling or pinching objects, electrical […]
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance & Your Parking Lot
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits the discrimination persons with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunity in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. So what does this have to do with your parking lot and commercial facility? Well, Title III of the Act guarantees persons with disabilities are provided accommodations […]
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Am I Liable? Potholes, Trip/Fall Hazards, Missing Signage, & ADA Compliance
When damage to a vehicle or worse, injury to a person occurs on your commercial property, you probably have one question looming in your mind; “Am I Liable?” Odds are, if you knew about the issue, such as a pothole or crack, and did not rectify the issue in a timely manner, you can most […]
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Sealed vs. Unsealed Asphalt
While asphalt may seem tough and durable, the effects of traffic and the elements take their toll, slowly breaking down the pavement over time. This is why Sealcoating is so important. Still, countless property managers forgo sealcoating in an effort to save money. Cost Comparison of Sealed & Unsealed Asphalt The example is based on […]
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