Asphalt will deteriorate over time. Luckily, there are several steps you can take to ensure that your asphalt parking lot or other asphalt surface looks great for as long as possible, from preventative asphalt maintenance to timely asphalt repair to sealcoating. But of all the precautions you can take to ensure your parking surface lasts […]
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More Asphalt Maintenance Options from your Baltimore Asphalt Contractor
When it comes to running a successful business, image is everything. And believe it or not, your parking lot plays a big role in your customer or client’s perception of your business. After all, the parking lot is the first experience that many clients will have with your company. And remember, you only get one […]
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Parking Lot Maintenance from your Baltimore Asphalt Contractor
Maintaining your parking lot is not an option. It is a necessity. And if you are worried about money, consider how much money you will save when your well-maintained parking lot lasts 10-15 years longer than an unmaintained lot. On average, a parking lot which undergoes no regular maintenance will last 10-15 years. A parking […]
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Hurricane Sandy and Concrete and Asphalt Repair in Baltimore, Maryland
Hurricane Sandy brought with her high winds, torrential downpours, flooding, and devastation. As a result, countless roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and more were damaged up and down the east coast. Was your business one of the unfortunate victims of Hurricane Sandy? If so, it is important to act quickly. For starters, you do not want […]
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Last Minute Pavement Projects before Winter :: Baltimore Asphalt Contractor
As a business owner or building manager, you are quickly running out of time to finish those lingering pavement projects before winter. Whether it is a pesky pothole, broken sidewalk, or cracking asphalt parking lot, it is important to address these issues before Old Man Winter makes them worse. PTG Enterprises can help! When your […]
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Permeable Paving: Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly Pavement
Throughout the United States, municipalities are passing ordinances to dictate the use of permeable pavement in new construction projects. This is because permeable paving is incredibly beneficial, especially in terms of sustainability. Benefits of Permeable Pavement Storm Water Runoff: Permeable paving eliminates pollutants and contaminants from water drain off. Unlike other pavements, permeable systems filter […]
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Asphalt: The Green Pavement Option :: Baltimore Asphalt Contractor
Asphalt is an excellent pavement choice for so many reasons. But did you know that asphalt is even a good choice for the environment? According to Dr. Howard Marks of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, “The APA’s newest publication scientifically documents the beneficial effects asphalt pavements can have on water quality.” Asphalt: The Green Pavement Asphalt […]
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Concrete Tips for Harsh Winter Weather :: Baltimore Pavement Contractor
The cold Maryland weather can really affect newly poured concrete. But this doesn’t mean that concrete cannot be placed, finished, and cured during the winter. It just means that you need to take extra special care when doing so. Cold weather causes fresh and newly-hardened concrete to lose moisture and heat incredibly fast, which could negatively affect […]
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History of the Inner Harbor & Federal Hill: Cobblestones & Concrete Pavers
Baltimore, Maryland’s famous Inner Harbor almost never existed. In the early 1960s, a proposed road project threatened what would become the Inner Harbor. Luckily, residents of Federal Hill joined forces with other Baltimoreans and defeated the highway project. This proved to be the right move not only for Federal Hill, but also Baltimore. The completion […]
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The Importance of Proper Cure Conditions: Baltimore, Maryland Sealcoating
Sealcoating is a crucial process in the preventative maintenance of any parking surface. However, because sealcoating is water based and cures by releasing all the water from their applied films, cure conditions are in credibly important. Sealcoatings cured under improper conditions are likely to fail prematurely. Proper Cure Conditions Temperature: Sealcoating should only be applied […]
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