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• Asphalt Pavement Frequently Asked Questions

  At PTG Enterprises, we get tons of questions about asphalt pavement. What is it made from? Can it be recycled? Is it cost-effective? Well, we will answer those questions and more. Below you will find the most Frequently Asked Questions about Asphalt Pavement: Q: What is Asphalt Pavement made from? A: Asphalt pavement is made […]

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• Asphalt Crack Sealing

  Asphalt cracks do not form over night. They slowly grow, sneaking up on you until that tiny crack becomes a major problem. Asphalt cracks slowly elongate and widen during weather changes such as freezing and thawing or intense periods of heat. However, if you monitor your parking lot carefully and catch these tiny cracks early […]

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• Maximizing Traffic Flow

  Traffic flow can either make or break your newly resurfaced parking lot. Often ignored, but no less important than pavement maintenance, efficient traffic flow can really affect the experience of your customers. Remember, first impressions count. Customers who have a negative experience are less likely to patronize a business or shopping district because of those […]

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• How Often Should You Sealcoat Your Asphalt?

  There are several benefits to sealcoating, which we will address later. It does much more than just make your asphalt look like new. When the liquid asphalt holding the aggregate together oxidizes, your asphalt becomes brittle and prone to cracking. Sealer helps to protect your parking lot or other asphalt surface from the harsh effects […]

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• Sealcoating Should be left to the Professionals

  Anyone who has had a bad sealcoating job can attest to the value of choosing a qualified contractor. Look for a professional to do the work and stay away from amateurs. With sealcoating work, you really do get what you pay for This article from AspahltAdvisor.com explains the pitfalls of trusting your sealcoating to an […]

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• Asphalt Parking Lot Replacement vs. Resurfacing (Overlay)

  Eventually, all asphalt parking lots become too deteriorated to maintain and require restoration or rehabilitation. The asphalt condition (as well as your budget) will usually determine the extent of the project. Some will require a total excavation and replacement, while others may only need to be resurfaced. So how can you decided if your parking […]

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• Asphalt, Curing, and Sealcoating

  You have paid to have your parking lot re-paved with asphalt. So everything is perfect, right? Well, not quite. Replacing or repairing your asphalt parking lot is just the first step in the process. It can take up to 12 months for liquid asphalt to fully cure. Until this time is up, you should use […]

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• White Stains on Freshly Sealed Asphalt

  Have you noticed white or rust colored stains on your newly sealed parking lot or driveway? Before you go chastising your pavement professional, you should get the facts. This article from AsphaltAdvisor.com can help. It outlines some of the main, natural culprits behind these sealcoat stains. It is common to see white and rust colored […]

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• How to Repair Your Old Asphalt Driveway

  Is your driveway in rough shape? Will repairs do the trick? Does it need to be resurfaced? Should you have it redone professionally? These are all questions that homeowners ask themselves when faced with a dilapidated driveway. Ultimately the best thing to do is the contact a professional like My Pavement Guy, but there are […]

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• Thicker is Not Always Better

  Remember the old adage, less is more? It applies to sealcoat as well, as this article from PaveManPro.com explains. Sealcoating is not meant to be applied in thick patches. So let’s look at some of the disadvantages of thick sealcoating. They include: •     Thick coats don’t cure evenly •     They are prone to tracking and […]

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