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Friday, July 28th, 2017
For your family and visitors, sidewalks should be clear of all trip factors.
Trip hazards are not uncommon on sidewalks or patios where concrete may have broken, chipped, or shifted from frosts, tree roots or just natural formation. There are basically two kinds of concrete: concrete that cracks and concrete that is going to crack. Federal law requires the removal of all trip hazards from all pedestrian walkways. Because the ADA demands compliance, trip hazards present a legal liability. By eliminating trip hazards, property owners reduce their legal liability. (more…)
Tags: asphalt, Concrete, concrete safety, residential asphalt, residential concrete, sidewalk, sidewalks, trip hazards
Posted in Asphalt Driveway Repair, asphalt installation, Asphalt Maintenance, Concrete Repairs, Pothole Repair, PTG Enterprises in the Community | Comments Off on How to Remove Sidewalk Trip Hazards
Friday, June 30th, 2017
For concrete to retain its integrity and durability, proper installation is always required.
The proper installation methods make a huge difference with every construction project, and installing concrete is no different. What does proper concrete installation look like and how can you ensure that you use a contractor that follows the best practices? Read on! (more…)
Tags: asphalt, Asphalt driveway, Concrete, concrete driveways, Concrete installation, Concrete Repairs
Posted in Concrete Repairs | Comments Off on How Is Concrete Properly Installed?
Friday, June 16th, 2017
Before selecting the materials of your driveway, it is important to know the differences between concrete and asphalt.
Concrete and asphalt are both great materials for parking lots, driveways, and more. If you are
interested in potentially changing the parking lot at your property to concrete or asphalt, here’s
what you need to know. Today we will be discussing the core differences between concrete and
asphalt. (more…)
Tags: asphalt, Asphalt driveway, Concrete, concrete driveway, Driveway maintenance
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Friday, June 9th, 2017
There are many reasons that your asphalt may be cracking — and it’s always best to keep some maintenance tips in mind.
Asphalt is a sticky, black and highly glutinous liquid, or semi-solid form of petroleum. Its primary use is for the construction of driveways and road and occasionally used to seal flat roofs, where it is used as the glue or binder mixed with combined particles to produce asphalt concrete. The most common occurrence of cracked asphalt happens when water seeps into the pavement through open cracks, and potholes occur. When the water freezes, expansion occurs thus widening the crack further. During warm weather, the iced water melts away leaving the cracks with open voids. A pothole emerges when the surrounding walls fall into the void. (more…)
Tags: asphalt, Asphalt driveway, Asphalt Maintenance, Driveway maintenance, driveway repair
Posted in Asphalt Driveway Repair, Asphalt Maintenance, Baltimore Crack Filling, General Asphalt Advice | Comments Off on Why Does Asphalt Crack?
Friday, March 24th, 2017
Asphalt driveways are excellent choices; stylistically, they match almost any homestyle and landscape. They’re long-lasting, durable, and are easy to care for. However, not every asphalt driveway is created equal.
Asphalt driveways are excellent choices; stylistically, they match almost any homestyle and landscape. They’re long-lasting, durable, and are easy to care for. However, not every asphalt driveway is created equal. Some are better than others, and it all has to do with construction and quality. When you invest in an asphalt driveway, you want to make sure it’s the best driveway you can have. To find out if your driveway is top-notch, read on for the best qualities of an asphalt driveway.
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Tags: asphalt, Asphalt driveway, Driveway maintenance, Driveways
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Friday, October 14th, 2016
The asphalt industry and its products get a bad reputation because of some seriously untrue myths that are floating around. Unfortunately, most people still believe them.
There are misconceptions about everything these days because of the widespread use of the internet. It’s easy for a made-up Facebook status to be considered fact, which can eventually become a nasty, untrue rumor. The asphalt industry and its products get a bad reputation because of some seriously untrue myths that are floating around. Unfortunately, most people still believe them. Let’s debunk some asphalt myths together!
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Tags: asphalt, asphalt myths, myths, pavement
Posted in Asphalt and the Environment, Blog | Comments Off on 3 Myths Surrounding Asphalt You Still Believe
Thursday, September 8th, 2016
There are many different kinds of pavement defects, and each requires a different maintenance technique.
Pavement is everywhere, and we often overlook the problems that exist because we’re so used to them. For those outside the industry, asphalt cracks are probably not even a blip on their radar. They may even seem normal; but, in reality, pavement defects can cause serious issues. Some can be unsafe, and may even violate regulations. But different defects require different repair options, so it’s important you’re able to describe the defect to a professional. Read on to see the most common pavement defects.
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Tags: asphalt, pavement, Pavement Maintenance
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2016
No two parking lots are exactly the same. Traffic changes are crucial, because they determine how thick the asphalt will be.
There are many different steps to the process of asphalt installation. PTG Enterprises has the most efficient one, and follows guidelines that will lay your asphalt correctly. To help you out, we’re writing our process down so our customers will be able to see clearly just how we do things.
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Tags: asphalt, Asphalt installation, asphalt parking lot, Parking lot
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Friday, May 20th, 2016
The mill and pave method is a great way to repair your asphalt.
Pavements can take a beating, but even the best asphalt won’t last forever. Time, weather, and use will deteriorate your pavement but you have options to restore it. Today we’re going to be talking about mill and pave projects. This is one of the best options for people who have a large surface area to repair as well as those who enjoy an environmentally conscious option for their pavement repair. So, would you like to learn more about mill and pave projects? Well, here we go! (more…)
Tags: asphalt, Mill and Pave
Posted in General Asphalt Advice | Comments Off on Asphalt Reconstruction: Mill and Pave Projects
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
After a few years under the hot Baltimore sun, your once dark and pristine asphalt surface will start to show its age, losing its color and beginning to develop fractures and cracks. Aside from looking poorly maintained and creating an uneven driving surface, this kind of damage can significantly reduce the life of your parking lot or driveway and needs to be properly addressed. To make sure you get the full value out of your asphalt installation, it is important to be able to identify the signs of damage and know how to properly address them. Thankfully, most damage to an asphalt surface, especially that which is done within a few years of its installation, can be easily repaired with crack fill.
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Tags: asphalt, Asphalt Maintenance, Maintenance
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