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Thursday, March 12th, 2020
The warm weather of spring gives you an excellent chance to repair asphalt potholes.
Potholes are one of the biggest problems for commercial parking lots and commercial paved spaces. If you have potholes on your property, it is crucial that you repair them as soon as possible before they become larger and create serious problems. The best time of year to fix these dangers to pedestrians and vehicles is during warm weather seasons. Springtime is the best time to start repairing your potholes, as several new ones may have developed during the winter. Read on to learn why spring is the best time to repair your potholes, and how PTG Enterprises can help you prepare for your repairs today. (more…)
Tags: Asphalt Maintenance, Asphalt repair, Parking lot maintenance, Pothole Repair, Potholes
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Thursday, March 5th, 2020
Sealcoating is a crucial part of any pavement maintenance checklist.
Spring will be here before you know it, and with the change in seasons and weather, comes a perfect opportunity to reevaluate and refresh your asphalt pavement surfaces. If you plan on upgrading the exterior of your business, updating your landscaping, and repairing your parking lots and walkways, now is the time to plan so you can put in place an efficient schedule for your spring maintenance needs. The best way to begin this process is to make a maintenance checklist of all the primary tasks you need to complete. If you don’t know where to start, follow our suggestions below for spring maintenance essentials. (more…)
Tags: Asphalt Maintenance, Pavement Maintenance, Pothole Repair, Sealcoating, spring checklist
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Thursday, January 16th, 2020
Learn why and when you should restripe your facility’s parking lot.
Business owners may underestimate the maintenance and upkeep required to keep their business running smoothly and remaining attractive to customers. Besides the obvious factors that are necessary for maintaining a business such as rent, employee wages, taxes, and inventory, taking care to maintain your business’s parking lot is just as essential. Understanding the reasons why striping your parking lot is important, as well as when to restripe your facility’s parking lot, will help you maintain this critical part of a well-run business. (more…)
Tags: Asphalt Maintenance, asphalt parking lot, Parking lot maintenance, parking lot restriping, parking lot striping, restripe a parking lot
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Thursday, November 14th, 2019
Asphalt patching is necessary for covering up dangerous potholes before winter.
We’re already halfway through November, and temperatures are steadily dropping. You may think the imminent arrival of winter weather means that it is too late for asphalt patching. However, many asphalt patching services are available through December, up to temperatures officially drop. Learn how you can prepare for asphalt patching in November and why it is important to repair any damaged pavement before winter arrives. (more…)
Tags: Asphalt Maintenance, Asphalt patching, pavement repair
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Friday, October 18th, 2019
The freeze-thaw cycles of winter can damage your asphalt if you don’t take these precautions.
You may have noticed that asphalt work is almost always best done during the warmer months of spring and summer. This is because the binder in the asphalt is liquid at high temperatures (and easier to work), and it hardens in cold weather. In the freezing temperatures of winter, asphalt hardens enough that it becomes brittle. This means that it is easier to break, especially when it is subjected to repeated freeze-thaw cycles. (more…)
Tags: Asphalt and the Environment, Asphalt Maintenance, Winter asphalt maintenance
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Friday, October 4th, 2019
Repair potholes in your asphalt now before winter weather increases damage.
Autumn has just begun, which means it is the perfect time to start protecting your asphalt for the winter months. Asphalt maintenance is crucial year-round to keeping professional and safe roads and parking lots, but cold weather prevents much maintenance during the winter months. What you can do instead is to prepare your asphalt before the snow or ice comes. This way, your asphalt has a better chance of retaining its quality into the springtime. There are a few simple steps you can take to prepare your asphalt for heavy winter weather. (more…)
Tags: Asphalt Maintenance, Asphalt Sealcoating, Pothole Repair
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Friday, September 27th, 2019
Learn what to do when the asphalt in your parking lot is wearing down.
Your parking lot is often the first impression that a potential customer has of your business. If it is smooth and clean and well-kept, it looks like you take good care of it, and people can assume, by extension, that you will take care of their business needs. When it is full of potholes, covered in oil spots, and messy with trash, a potential customer may decide that they should take their business elsewhere. But paving a parking lot is a significant expense, and the unfortunate reality is that the asphalt on your lot naturally starts to break down almost as soon as it is down. However, there are some steps you can take to protect your parking lot if you see that it is wearing down more quickly than it should. (more…)
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Friday, August 30th, 2019
Learn more about the life cycle of an average asphalt parking lot.
Have you ever wondered about the expected lifespan of your parking lot? The average lifespan of a parking area can vary depending on factors like care and environment, but often it follows a straightforward pattern that you can use as a guideline for planning care and treatment. In general, a well cared for parking lot should last 25 years, but there are a few exceptions. (more…)
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Monday, June 10th, 2019
Learn about five things that may be ruining your asphalt.
Your parking lot is an important part of your business, as it gives your customers an easy place to park so they can access your store or office. If it has a lot of potholes that need to be filled, however, it will reflect poorly on your business and brand. It could also be a liability if someone gets injured in your lot. But what kinds of things can damage your asphalt? Actually, a lot of things, since asphalt starts degrading as soon as it goes down. So if you are worried about what can damage your asphalt and the first impression it produces, read on. (more…)
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Monday, May 6th, 2019
Learn about five ways to improve your asphalt parking lot.
Every parking lot needs regular maintenance and repairs to ensure it remains in good condition for a long time. Your commercial parking lot is the first thing a customer sees, and you want them to have a good first impression. A parking lot full of potholes and cracks not only makes your business look bad, but it is also dangerous for those driving and walking in the lot. Continue reading for four ways to improve your asphalt parking lot to ensure it is in great condition! (more…)
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