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How to Remove an Oil Stain on Your Asphalt

Wednesday, May 4th, 2011

If you have ever had an oil stain on your asphalt driveway or parking lot, you know just how much these eyesores can detract from the beauty of your home or office. You do not want to send the wrong first impression to your guests/clients, so it is very important to address these issues when they first arise.

This article from eHow.com provides a step-by-step breakdown of the stain removal process. With just a little know-how and some elbow grease, you can be stain free in no time.

How to remove that unsightly stain:

1.   Cover the entire oil stain with a large amount of kitty litter.

2.   Allow the kitty litter to remain on the oil stain overnight.

3.   Sweep the kitty litter with a broom. Use a dustpan to collect the used kitty litter and place it into a trash bag.

4.   Pour 4 cups of baking soda onto the oil-stained concrete.

5.   Add a small amount of water from a garden hose. Use just enough water to form a thick paste.

6.   Use a stiff-bristle scrub brush to scrub the paste into the stained concrete.

7.   Allow the paste to remain on the stained concrete overnight.

8.   Add a small amount of water to the paste from a garden hose. Use just enough water to moisten the dried baking soda paste.

9.   Use the stiff-bristle scrub brush to scrub the paste into the stained area.

10. Rinse away the remains of the paste with water from the garden hose.

11. Repeat the process if needed if the oil stain remains after the concrete has dried.

If this does not help, it may be time to consult a professional. If you have any questions, contact PTG Enterprises by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today!

The Benefits of an Asphalt Driveway

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

It is time to resurface your driveway, but you have no idea where to start. Who do you call? What do you need to know? What are your options? At least picking the materials is easy, right; isn’t concrete your only choice? Actually, there is another option – asphalt.

This article from DoItYourself.com explains the four biggest benefits of asphalt driveways over concrete.

1. Weather Resistance

Unlike concrete, asphalt can expand and contract in harsh climates without breaking or cracking. So if you live in an area with extremely cold winters or hot summers, then asphalt might be a no-brainer for your home.

2. Flexible Material

Asphalt has the ability to expand slightly while under pressure or in high or low temperatures. Asphalt has the capacity to adjust and settle, move and expand and contract and conform – meaning less cracking than a rigid concrete driveway.

3. Ease of Repair

Even if your asphalt driveways does crack or settle in an unpleasing way, repairs could not be easier. Refill and level these depressions easily with liquid asphalt emulsions. Fix cracks quickly with a solid cold patch, or tar mixed with fine gravel.

4. Cost

If the first three benefits did not sway your opinion, then this last one will certainly make you an asphalt enthusiast. Asphalt driveways are initially cheaper than concrete driveways and they even take less time to install.  They are also resistant to oils and other stains, making asphalt driveways cheaper to maintain.

If you have any questions, contact PTG Enterprises by calling 410-636-8777or click here today!