Asphalt is used everywhere, from roads and parking lots to runways and more. And why not? Asphalt boasts several benefits, including: Asphalt has excellent waterproofing properties. Asphalt has excellent binding (or cementing) properties to hold the aggregates in the pavement. Asphalt pavement has a long life & resurfacing is quick. Asphalt is America’s most recycled […]
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Quality Asphalt from Your Pavement Guy at PTG Enterprises, Inc.
With the weight of vehicles that it bears and the perpetual usage it undergoes, it may seem as though asphalt is a naturally indestructible material. But it’s not – the effects of traffic and the elements will wear the material down over time, just like the tires on your car. That’s why whether your asphalt […]
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Need an Asphalt Contractor around Baltimore, Maryland? PTG Enterprises!
When your parking lot or pavement is beginning to show signs of wear and tear, you need to call on an expert contractor, like PTG Enterprises! When you contact PTG, we’ll meet with you and perform a site visit to ensure we’re familiar with every aspect of the project. You’ll receive a thorough, detailed estimate […]
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Black is the New Green :: Asphalt Pavement and Sustainability
As Americans become increasingly concerned with the concept of Going Green, environmentally sustainable pavements are also rising in popularity. Fortunately, the asphalt pavement industry has been working for decades on making its pavement greener. Asphalt is America’s most recycled material. Asphalt is the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly pavement on the market. While production of asphalt […]
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Asphalt Education: The Incredible World of Asphalt Pavement
The American dream would not be possible without asphalt. It is one of the building blocks of America. In fact, 94% of the more than 2 million miles of paved roads and highways in the United States are paved using asphalt. Other Interesting Asphalt Facts and Statistics There are about 4,000 asphalt plants nationwide. There […]
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Asphalt Deterioration and its Causes
Asphalt pavement is the preferred material for most state and federal road projects for a few very good reasons. Most notably, asphalt is known for its durability, strength, resilience, and longevity. Still, even the toughest asphalt road or parking lot undergoes a lot of wear and tear, eventually deteriorating to the point of no return. […]
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Crack Seal or Crack Fill – How to Decide?
When it comes to asphalt pavement maintenance and dealing with cracks, you have two basic options: crack sealing and crack filling. But which is best? Well, that all depends on the situation. So before we get into crack filling vs. crack sealing, we must first address the different types of asphalt cracks. Types of Asphalt […]
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Asphalt Artwork: Your Parking Lot is a Blank Canvas!
As a business owner, have you ever wanted to improve the aesthetics of your storefront, but you just do not have the room on your building to add a new sign? Well, have you ever considered asphalt artwork? Your Parking Lot is a Blank Canvas! So why be normal when you can be extraordinary? Regardless […]
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Can Asphalt be Recycled? My Pavement Guy Answers Frequently Asked Questions
Not only can asphalt be recycled, but it is America’s most recycled and reused material, with about 70 million tons of asphalt pavement material being reclaimed! In fact, asphalt is being recycled and reused at a rate over 99 percent, which is amazing, especially when you consider that 94% of the paved roads in America are […]
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