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Asphalt Deterioration and Asphalt Maintenance

Friday, September 6th, 2013

Asphalt Maintenance

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 pavement. Once this happens, the surface can quickly be affected. Visual asphalt deterioration, such as cracks and potholes, will begin to materialize. When this happens, immediate action is required.

Do not put this off and let small cracks become big problems. It is far better to pay for a little patching now than to have to pay for a total re-paving down the road. Asphalt maintenance will help extend the useful life of your asphalt, saving you both heartache and money. So what are you waiting for? Pick up the phone and call PTG Enterprises today! We are a full service commercial asphalt contractor in the Baltimore, Maryland area. And with more than a decade in the business, PTG knows a thing or two about asphalt maintenance. So why would you call anyone else?

Asphalt Maintenance

  1. Crack Fill: Asphalt cracks are sealed to prevent further water penetration and thus further damage.
  2. Overlay: An overlay is when a new and additional layer of asphalt is installed over what is already there.
  3. Asphalt Patching: Unlike an overlay, asphalt patching involves the removal of the damaged asphalt, typically in a single area. Once this is done, new asphalt is poured onto the existing sub-base or sub-grade.

Of course, you don’t have to wait for something to go wring before taking action. A preventive approach to maintenance could save you a lot of money. This is why you should talk to PTG Enterprises about Sealcoating, a preventive measure that helps safeguard asphalt from the harsh effects of gas, oil, salt, weather conditions and oxidation. Sealcoating, which is essentially a thin liquid layer added over a paved surface, is designed to block water infiltration, protecting your asphalt surface and extending its useful life.

If you have any questions about Sealcoating or Asphalt Deterioration and Asphalt Maintenance, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! Unlike those other asphalt contractors, we care about you and your business. In fact, when you hire PTG, you’ll work with owner Patrick Gillen from start to finish, from the initial site visit and pre-construction meeting to the final walk-through.

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What Causes Asphalt Pavement Deterioration?

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Asphalt pavement is both durable and resilient. And it has to be. Asphalt pavement takes a beating on a daily basis. Between regular traffic and Mother Nature, your pavement needs to be strong. However, over time, even the toughest asphalt will start to deteriorate.

What Causes Asphalt Pavement Deterioration?

There are actually a few likely causes of pavement deterioration, including:

  1. Natural Wear and Tear: Over time, the materials that make up asphalt begin to deteriorate. The liquid asphalt binder, the glue that holds the pavement together, begins to lose its natural elasticity and starts to break down. During this process, the asphalt also loses its natural resistance to water, making the pavement even more susceptible to rain, snow, freezing and thawing, and more. Once this happens, cracking and other forms of deterioration are not far behind.
  2. Failures in Construction: Improperly installed asphalt can be a large reason for the deterioration of your pavement. Failures in construction can include: improperly compacted base, over or under compaction of the asphalt, improper temperature during application, poor drainage, and so much more.

Types of Asphalt Deterioration

  1. 1. Cracking: Cracking comes in many different forms, from alligatoring and edge cracks to slippage, reflection, and more.
  2. 2. Disintegration: This type of deterioration includes potholes, raveling, and the like.
  3. 3. Distortion: The result of improper pavement construction and the deterioration of the underlying base, distortion includes channels or ruts, corrugations and shoving, grade depressions, upheaval, and utility cut depressions.

When asphalt is installed properly and well maintained, it can last for 25 years or more! So trust your asphalt to a contractor with a proven track record of success, a contractor like Patrick Gillen of PTG Enterprises.

PTG Enterprises: Your Baltimore Asphalt Contractor

The asphalt experts at PTG Enterprises have managed hundreds of Maryland, DC, and Virginia pavement projects and have the experience you need.

When you hire PTG, you can be rest assured that you will receive the best customer service in the industry. PTG provides prompt proposals, competitive bids, and top notch management to every aspect of the project from beginning to end. We will show up as scheduled, perform the project as contracted, and leave you with a smile on your face!

If you have any further questions, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today!

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Asphalt Deterioration and its Causes

Friday, August 10th, 2012

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.

Over time the materials that make up asphalt begin to break down, affected by elements such as rain, sunlight and chemicals. Asphalt binder loses its natural resistance to water, allowing liquids to penetrate the surface and deteriorate the pavement.

Asphalt Deterioration and its Causes

  • Cracking: There are numerous different types of cracks, from alligator cracks and edge cracks to longitudinal cracks, block cracks, and more. When it comes to asphalt pavement maintenance and dealing with cracks, you have two basic options: crack sealing and crack filling.
  • Distortion: Caused by improper pavement construction and the deterioration of the underlying base, asphalt distortion includes : channels or ruts, corrugations and shoving, grade depressions, upheaval and utility cut depressions.
  • Disintegration: Asphalt disintegration includes potholes, raveling, and gas and oil spillage.

Asphalt must also be properly maintained and protected to maximize its lifespan.

Sealcoating and PTG Enterprises

Sealcoating is a crucial process in the preventative maintenance of any parking surface. The asphalt experts here have managed hundreds of Maryland, DC, and Virginia pavement projects and have the experience you need.

Give Patrick Gillen and the asphalt experts at PTG Enterprises the opportunity to impress you. I can be your one stop ‘Pavement Guy,’ for any pavement project regardless of size or scope.

If you have any further questions about Asphalt Deterioration and Sealcoating or if you have a project that you need completed, then contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today!

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