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Parking Lot Striping can benefit your Baltimore Business

Friday, April 4th, 2014

Parking lot striping can help you make a better first impression.

Our entire lives, we are told “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Easier said than done. As human beings, we are a very visual people. According to several psychology studies, as much as 55% of a stranger’s opinion of your Baltimore business – a potential customer’s opinion – is determined by physical appearance. And what is the first thing a customer sees? Your building!

Like the cover of a book, the exterior of your building and your parking lot are what your customers base their first opinions on.  And according to Business Insider, it takes just 0.1 seconds for an individual to form a lasting impression of your business. So what kind of first impression is your building giving your customers? Remember, it is far more difficult to change someone’s first impression than it is to make a good first impression.

Parking Lot Striping Baltimore

Parking Lot Striping can benefit your Baltimore Business

New paint, signs and wheel stops give your parking lot a “WOW” factor, instantly improving curb appeal. Unfortunately, this wow factor doesn’t last forever. Your parking lot striping wears away over time, which is why re-striping is the most common and routine type of asphalt maintenance. This deterioration is sped up by such factors as severe weather, the amount of traffic coming in and out of the lot, and the thickness of the paint.

Because of all this, it is recommended that you re-stripe your parking lot every 12-18 months.

Parking Lot Striping in Baltimore

PTG Enterprises is a full service commercial asphalt contractor in the Baltimore area. We can handle all of your parking lot striping needs.

“These are the extras as I like to call them,” explains PTG owner Patrick Gillen. “Regardless of how well the excavation, grading, concrete installs, stone placement and asphalt was laid, what’s going to stand out to the average passerby is the brad new striping against the fresh black asphalt.”

The asphalt paving experts at PTG have managed hundreds of pavement projects throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. We have the experience you need. And when you choose PTG, you can expect a fair proposal, professionalism, and quality work. That is our promise to you.

If you have any questions about Parking Lot Striping in Baltimore, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also follow PTG Enterprises on Facebook and Twitter!

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How Asphalt Patching can save Baltimore Businesses both Money and Heartache

Friday, March 28th, 2014

If we have said it once, we have said it a thousand times; this past winter was harsh! And businesses all over Baltimore are suffering the consequences. The freeze-thaw damage on roads and parking lots is very noticeable, with potholes, cracking, and other forms of asphalt damage everywhere. The solution: Asphalt Patching.

How Asphalt Patching can save Baltimore Businesses both Money and Heartache

Remember the old adage a stitch in time saves nine? Well, the same theory holds true for your asphalt. A little preventive maintenance now can save you a lot of money (and heartache) in the future. Asphalt patching is a cost-effective way to address broken areas of concrete without resurfacing the entire lot.

Remember, the longer you put off maintenance, the worse the damage will become. And because much of the damage occurs under the surface, you may not even realize the full extent of the problem.

Asphalt Patching Baltimore

The Asphalt Patching Process

In a nutshell, we:

  1. layout the area and paint the perimeter,
  2. saw cut or jackhammer the perimeter,
  3. excavate the damaged area with a milling machine or excavator,
  4. roll the soil and compact,
  5. re-install the asphalt in lifts as required by depth, two inches at a time, and
  6. roll and compact the area.

Asphalt Patching in Baltimore

PTG Enterprises is a full service commercial asphalt contractor in the Baltimore, Maryland area.

The asphalt paving experts at PTG have managed hundreds of pavement projects throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. We have the experience you need. And when you choose PTG, you can expect a fair proposal, professionalism, and quality work. That is our promise to you.

Each phase of the project will be executed with an attention to detail that other asphalt paving contractors don’t possess. We’ll establish timetables and plans that ensure the job gets done quickly, without impacting traffic flow or accessibility for customer and tenants and/or residents.

If you have any questions about Asphalt Patching in Baltimore, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also follow PTG Enterprises on Facebook and Twitter!

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Is your Baltimore Business in need of Pothole Repair?

Friday, March 14th, 2014

This winter in Baltimore has been a pretty rough one. It seems like it is snowing every other week. And while this may be great news for children (who doesn’t love a snow day?), it is a nightmare for business owners. The freeze-thaw damage on roads and parking lots is very noticeable this winter. There are potholes everywhere!

Is your Baltimore Business in need of Pothole Repair?

As a business owner, it is important to address these potholes as soon as possible. This is true for several reasons, including:

  1. Vehicle Damage: When it comes to vehicles, potholes can do a number of bad things to wheels, tires, and suspension. And you could be held responsible for this damage.
  2.  Injuries and Liability: It is important to protect yourself from potential lawsuits. At the end of the day, the only person liable for injuries caused by potholes is you. According to one attorney, “all [Baltimore,] Maryland businesses, corporations, employers and business owners have a legal obligation and responsibility to properly maintain all areas of their property. This includes parking lots, driveways and sidewalks…” This is why it is so important to address potholes as they occur.
  3. Asphalt Damage: Your pothole is just the beginning. The longer you put off pothole repair, the worse the underlying damage can and will become. As water is allowed to penetrate into the base material, it will quickly erode your parking lot from the inside out.

If you notice a crack, pothole, or other form of asphalt damage, it is important to have it repaired quickly to avoid the issue worsening.

Baltimore Pothole Repair

Pothole Repair: Step-by-step

Potholes are caused by failures in the base material. In order to fix potholes, the old asphalt must be removed, a new base applied, and then a new layer of compacted asphalt added.

  1. Water and debris is removed from the pothole.
  2. Clean cuts are made along the sides of the prospective patch area. This helps ensure that the vertical sides of the repair are in sound pavement.
  3. Damaged asphalt is removed.
  4. The hot or cold asphalt patch is applied.
  5. The asphalt patch is compacted.

It is best to leave pothole repair to the professionals, like PTG Enterprises.

Pothole Repair from PTG Enterprises, your Baltimore Asphalt Contractor

The asphalt paving experts at PTG have managed hundreds of Baltimore, Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia pavement projects and have the experience you need. You can expect a fair proposal, professionalism, and quality work. A good contractor is hard to find!

If you have any questions about Pothole Repair in Baltimore, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! When you contact PTG, we’ll meet with you and perform a site visit to ensure we’re familiar with every aspect of the project. You’ll receive a thorough, detailed estimate and proposal written in an easy to understand format. The next step is simple: we’ll show up as scheduled, perform the project as contracted, and leave the client satisfied!

You can also follow PTG Enterprises on Facebook and Twitter!

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Parking Lot Repair in Baltimore, Maryland

Monday, January 20th, 2014

The appearance of a business is important in determining how it performs as a whole. Bad weather can be detrimental to that appearance. Winter, especially, can leave your parking lot looking damaged and unattractive to your customers. It can leave potholes, cracks, and other damaging marks that make your parking lot appear dismal and uninviting. There are several ways to repair damages to your asphalt lot from winter weather. These repair options include:

Parking Lot Repair

  1. Patching– Potholes can be risky for your business and cause damage to cars that enter the lot. Patching can be used to repair any pothole, large or small.
  2. Crack Fill– Winter can leave large cracks that can create further damage to your parking lot in the future. With hot pour crack fill services, your lot can be repaired inexpensively. Not only will this fix past damages, but it will prevent future ones as well.
  3. Seal Coating– This will have your lot looking fresh and protect it from the elements.
  4. Striping– You can add instant curb-appeal to your parking lot by striping your old lot layout and creating a completely new design. Your lot will be looking fresh and new with this maintenance repair service.

By taking the right steps, you can have your parking lot looking new by using the right parking lot repair services. While you could get these repair services anywhere, why not let PTG Enterprises perform asphalt repair to your lot?

 

Parking Lot Repair

Parking Lot Repair in Baltimore, Maryland

Don’t let bad weather keep you from having the most attractive parking lot in your area! Our experienced professionals have been managing projects over the Maryland, DC, and Virginia areas. See what we can do for your business by contacting PTG Enterprises today! Call 410-636-8777 or click here to contact one of our asphalt experts.

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Is 50 Degrees Warm Enough to Sealcoat?

Thursday, December 5th, 2013

Fall is in full swing. The weather may be dropping quickly, but we still have weeks, like this one, where the weather is around 50 degrees or even 60 degrees, like today. So business owners and property managers everywhere have one question on their minds, “Is 50 Degrees Warm Enough to Sealcoat?”

Is 50 Degrees Warm Enough to Sealcoat?

The answer is a resounding yes! All sealcoat manufacturers have a recommended minimum temperature requirement of 50 degrees. So, as long as the temperature remains above 50 degrees for several hours after application, fall sealcoating is still a possibility. Pick up the phone and call your local, Baltimore sealcoat contractor before time runs out.

“The best time to sealcoat is from daylight savings time to daylight savings time,” explains Patrick Gillen, owner of PTG Enterprises, a full service asphalt contractor in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Of course, as long as the temperature remains above 50 degrees long enough, it is not too late to sealcoat. So pick up the phone and call PTG Enterprises today.

“Give me the opportunity to impress you,” said Gillen. “I can be your one stop ‘Pavement Guy,’ for any pavement project regardless of size or scope.”

Since 2001, PTG has set the standard for quality asphalt work in the Baltimore area, paving thousands of miles of asphalt lots. Unlike those other asphalt contractors, PTG cares 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. Those other asphalt contractor won’t do that!

If you have any questions about Fall Sealcoating or if you are looking for an asphalt contractor in the Baltimore, Maryland area, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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Winter Concrete Maintenance Tips: Avoid De-Icing Chemicals on Concrete

Friday, February 22nd, 2013

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As a business owner or property manager you have a responsibility to ensure your property is safe for your customers. In the winter time, this means clearing walkways of both snow and ice. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to use de-icing chemicals.Common De-Icing Chemicals

  • Sodium chloride or rock salt (NaCL)
  • Calcium magnesium acetate (CMA)
  • Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) andorganic-based performance enhancer (OBPE)
  • NaCL with MgCl2 and OBPE
  • NaCL with Magic-O – a proprietaryblend of OBPE and 30% MgCl2
  • Calcium chloride (CaCl2) and OBPE
  • NaCL until 15° F degrees, then NaCL with CaCl2 until 5° F degrees, thenNaCL with sand

Unfortunately, using de-icing chemicals on concrete pavement is a no-no. Why? Well, let’s hear what the professionals have to say.

  1. According to a 2002 federal government funded study, “The Deleterious Effects of Concentrated Deicing Solutions on Portland Cement Concrete,” there is significant evidence that certain de-icing chemicals chemically interact with both cement and aggregate. The results of this reaction include cracking, strength loss, and eventually premature failure.
  2. According to the study “Effects of Deicers on Concrete Deterioration,” by David Darwin, JoAnn Browning, Lein Gong, and Sean Hughes, applying significant quantities of CaCl2, MgCl2, and CMA over the pavement’s life will negatively impact the concrete’s long-term durability.
  3. According to a study by H. Lee, R. D. Cody, A. M. Cody, and P. G. Spry entitled, “Effects of Various Deicing Chemicals on Pavement Concrete Deterioration,” sodium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium magnesium acetate (CMA) with 5 different Ca/Mg ratios, Ca-acetate, and Mg-acetate each “produced characteristic effects on the concrete samples by physically and chemically altering the dolomite coarse aggregate, the dolomite coarse aggregate-paste interface, and the cement paste.”

So do yourself and your concrete a favor and put the de-icing chemicals away. However, if you do decide to still use de-icing chemicals, heed the warning of Patrick T. Gillen III, the owner of the Baltimore, Maryland-based asphalt and concrete paving company PTG Enterprises.

“De-icing chemicals should definitely not be placed on concrete within the first year. This is when the concrete is most vulnerable.”

If you have any further questions about De-Icing Chemicals & Concrete, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

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Asphalt: The Green Pavement Option :: Baltimore Asphalt Contractor

Friday, October 12th, 2012

Asphalt is an excellent pavement choice for so many reasons. But did you know that asphalt is even a good choice for the environment? According to Dr. Howard Marks of the Asphalt Pavement Alliance, “The APA’s newest publication scientifically documents the beneficial effects asphalt pavements can have on water quality.”

Asphalt: The Green Pavement

  • Asphalt is one of the most recyclable products around.
  • “For improved stormwater management, clean drinking water, and reduced roadside pollution, asphalt pavements are clean and environmentally beneficial,” added Marks.
  • Asphalt’s smooth nature saves fuel. ““In fact, it has been documented that a road maintenance program that increases pavement smoothness only slightly could reduce annual vehicle fuel consumption by up to 10 percent on those roads,” said Marks.
  • Asphalt pavement and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) DO NOT leach petroleum into the earth.
  • Asphalt has a small carbon footprint. “When determining the carbon footprint of anything, it’s important to count everything, and to make sure you don’t count anything twice,” said Marks. “Both initial construction and a 50-year life-cycle were analyzed. In all cases, the carbon footprints of the asphalt pavements were found to be less than 30 percent of equivalent Portland cement concrete pavements.”
  • And so much more!

From production to paving to rehabilitation to recycling, asphalt pavements minimize impact on the environment.

For more information, or to schedule a site visit, contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today!

PTG Enterprises is a contracting, consulting and project management business dedicated to serving commercial clients throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia with asphalt and concrete paving services. We have…

  • Prepared thousands of Pavement Condition Inspections.
  • Contracted and managed millions of dollars in work.
  • Supervised and performed quality controls of other contractor’s work.
  • Assisted with budgeting and estimating for future and upcoming pavement projects.
  • Performed “special pavement projects” which entail specific tasks within certain timelines.
  • And so much more!

Check PTG Enterprises out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

Sources:

APA releases white paper on carbon footprint

Pavement smoothness and fuel economy

Cleaner Water With Asphalt! – APA releases new white paper

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Concrete Tips for Harsh Winter Weather :: Baltimore Pavement Contractor

Friday, October 5th, 2012

The cold Maryland weather can really affect newly poured concrete. But this doesn’t mean that concrete cannot be placed, finished, and cured during the winter. It just means that you need to take extra special care when doing so.

Cold weather causes fresh and newly-hardened concrete to lose moisture and heat incredibly fast, which could negatively affect the concrete’s strength and life expectancy. To counteract this, your pavement contractor must observe proper design of mixes, proper mixing and transporting, proper placing, and proper finishing practices. If just one of these steps is neglected, the integrity iof the concrete could be in jeopardy. Because of this, it is important to rely on a concrete contractor you can trust, a contractor like PTG Enterprises!

Give me the opportunity to impress you. I can be your one stop ‘Pavement Guy,’ for any pavement project regardless of size, scope, or weather conditions.

Cold Weather Concrete Tips

  1. Have the proper equipment and manpower needed to get the job done right.
  2. Plan for bad weather and ensure the working environment and concrete maintains proper temperatures.
  3. Low slump concrete can be a great alternative for cold weather flatwork.
  4. Consider using concrete mixes containing accelerated admixtures or Type III Hi-Early cement, which require shorter protection time from freezing.
  5. Utilize a heated mix or order 100 lbs of extra cement for each cubic yard of concrete to help develop early strength.
  6. Trust PTG Enterprises!

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

For more information, or to schedule a site visit, contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today!

When you hire PTG, you’ll work with owner Patrick Gillen from start to finish. This process begins with an initial site visit, a pre-construction meeting and setting expectations for the client and crew. Communication is our watchword, and you’ll receive regular reports on your project.

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History of the Inner Harbor & Federal Hill: Cobblestones & Concrete Pavers

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Baltimore, Maryland’s famous Inner Harbor almost never existed. In the early 1960s, a proposed road project threatened what would become the Inner Harbor. Luckily, residents of Federal Hill joined forces with other Baltimoreans and defeated the highway project. This proved to be the right move not only for Federal Hill, but also Baltimore.

The completion of Rouse’s Inner Harbor in the early 1980s brought acclaim to Baltimore and quickened the pace of revitalization in nearby Federal Hill. Then in 1994, Federal Hill park underwent a facelift. Residents wanted a better pavement than the existing gravel. They needed a pavement that would accommodate both carriages and heavy commercial trucks.

The Solution: Concrete pavers!

Reminiscent of the cobblestones used in many of Baltimore’s streets, concrete pavers provided an aesthetically pleasing, incredibly durable, and cost effective solution for Federal Hill. Since the use of concrete pavers in the park, they have spread to several blocks of sidewalks within the neighborhood.

The pavers were placed over 1 in. (25 mm) of bedding sand on 12 in. (300 mm) of compacted aggregate base.

Commercial Concrete Paving Services in and around Baltimore, Maryland

PTG Enterprises are experts with commercial concrete jobs. We work closely with you to ensure the details of the project are fully understood, and that timetables are met.

Our crews are extremely familiar with all types of concrete paving, so you know the job will look professional and last for years to come.

PTG Enterprises performs concrete work for:

If you have any further questions, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! The asphalt experts here have managed hundreds of Maryland, DC, and Virginia pavement projects and have the experience you need.

Give me the opportunity to impress you. I can be your one stop ‘Pavement Guy,’ for any pavement project regardless of size or scope.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

Sources:

Federal Hill Park–A Key Place for Concrete Pavers

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The Importance of Proper Cure Conditions: Baltimore, Maryland Sealcoating

Friday, September 21st, 2012

Sealcoating is a crucial process in the preventative maintenance of any parking surface. However, because sealcoating is water based and cures by releasing all the water from their applied films, cure conditions are in credibly important. Sealcoatings cured under improper conditions are likely to fail prematurely.

Proper Cure Conditions

  1. Temperature: Sealcoating should only be applied if both ambient temperature and pavement temperature are above 50°F and below 85°F. When sealcoating below 50°F, the asphalt particles do not soften to form a continuous film. Because of this, the sealcoating will not only appear grey, but will also lack integrity. When sealcoating above 85°F, the sealcoating will lose its fluidity too rapidly, immobilizing binder particles and preventing them from fusing and forming a continuous film.
  2. Humidity: Humidity directly influences the rate of water loss from the sealcoating film. Sealcoating applied when it is overly humid will take a long time to cure. Sealcoatings will cure much faster at lower humidities.
  3. Wind: Wind can play a very big role in cure times. Under humid conditions, a nice breeze can help sealcoating cure faster. However, under low humidity, wind may cause sealer to cure too fast.

These conditions are the recommendations of the industry and its research association, Pavement Coatings Technology Council (PCTC).

If you have any further questions, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! The asphalt experts here have managed hundreds of Maryland, DC, and Virginia pavement projects and have the experience you need.

Give me the opportunity to impress you. I can be your one stop ‘Pavement Guy,’ for any pavement project regardless of size or scope.

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!

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