Highway engineers, business owners, and more continue to choose asphalt time and time again, but why? Why is asphalt used for roads, parking lots, and everything in between? What benefits does asphalt offer over other pavement materials? The Benefits of Asphalt Pavement Perpetual Pavements: Asphalt perpetual pavement is built to be maintained, lasting virtually forever […]
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How is Asphalt Made? Frequently Asked Questions Answered by My Pavement Guy
You use asphalt every day. But have you ever stopped and wondered to yourself, “Hey, how is asphalt made?” If so, you are not alone. Despite being such an integral part of everyday life, few people know how asphalt is made. So, without further ado, the process for making asphalt! Predose: A belt weigher is […]
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PTG Enterprises Unveils News MyPavementGuy.com Mobile Site!
Did you know that there are over 302 million mobile subscribers in the United States, alone? That is 96% of the population. And it is estimated that by 2013, more people more people will use mobile phones than PCs to get online. In fact, since 2010, mobile searches have grown by over 400%, with one […]
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Sealcoating Performance: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I have had the opportunity to respond to many questions pertaining to sealcoatings, based both on refined tar and asphalt, during my many years of lecturing and day to day service to our customers. The following is a condensed list of questions and my answers which are frequently asked. Q.1. Why are two thin coats […]
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Crack Sealing: An indispensable pavement protection procedure
There is no argument that all asphalt cement (AC) pavements crack. Cracks in asphalt pavements are inevitable. Neglect and lack of proper maintenance lead to accelerated cracking and/or potholing, further reducing the serviceability of the pavement. There are numerous reasons, which can be broadly categorized, in four distinct classes. Pavement Construction: Examples in this category […]
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The Ins & Outs of Crack Sealing :: Pavement Maintenance Tips
Asphalt may seem tough and durable, but add up the effects of traffic and the elements, and you’ll see how quickly commercial asphalt can wear down. So, like it or not, your asphalt pavement will eventually crack. That is just the nature of asphalt. What you do after your pavement cracks, though, is entirely up […]
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What is Asphalt Pavement? :: Baltimore Pavement Contractor
Asphalt pavement is made up of several components, including stone aggregate, sand, additives, and liquid asphalt (petroleum). Once combined, the final product consists of 90-95% aggregate and 5-10% asphalt. Creating Asphalt Pavement Predose: The aggregate components of asphalt pavement are weighed using a belt weighing instrument, so that the materials can simultaneously be weighed and […]
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The Basics of Crack Filling: Asphalt Maintenance Tips from My Pavement Guy
Cracking and asphalt do not mix. When left untreated, cracks allow water to penetrate deep down into asphalt, softening the stone base. This can lead to alligator cracking / spider webbing, pot holes, and other forms of pavement degradation. The final result: premature failure of your asphalt parking lot / pavement surface and the costly […]
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PTG sponsors Hopkins charity event, supporting the fight against childhood cancer
PTG Enterprises is proud to help Jackie Graziose raise money for childhood cancer by donating $3000 for the 2012 RXR Long Island Marathon, which she will participate in on Sunday, May 6, 2012. Jackie Graziose is running the 2012 RXR Long Island Marathon this weekend in support of healthcare and treatment of children with cancer […]
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