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Start Planning Spring Commercial Concrete Projects

Tuesday, February 25th, 2014

As a building owner or property manager, you have a lot on your plate. And this winter has been a harsh one. The constant freezing and thawing has wreaked havoc on your parking lot and sidewalks.

“Any time you have weather where it is 60 degrees one day and 20 degrees the next, you’re going to have a significant impact on the pavement,” warns Rob Morosi, spokesman for the Michigan Department of Transportation.

When water penetrates cracks in your pavement, it freezes, expands, and widens these cracks. This happens numerous times over the course of a winter, worsening cracks, degrading your pavement from the inside out. Unfortunately, there is very little you can do to prevent this until spring. But that doesn’t mean you can’t plan ahead.

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Start Planning Spring Commercial Concrete Projects

Winter is the perfect time to start planning for spring projects for several reasons, including:

  1. Winter is the slow time for most commercial concrete contractors. This means winter is the perfect time to book your project, before demand increases with the temperature.
  2. Safety and liability are some more reasons to plan your commercial concrete project now. “All Maryland businesses, corporations, employers and business owners have a legal obligation and responsibility to properly maintain all areas of their property,” explains one Baltimore, Maryland lawyer. “This includes parking lots, driveways and sidewalks.”
  3. Finally, aesthetic appeal. According to Business Insider, it takes just 0.1 seconds for a stranger to form a lasting impression of your business. Don’t let a disheveled sidewalk give potential customers a bad first impression.
  4. And more!

PTG Enterprises, your Commercial Concrete Contractor

At PTG Enterprises, 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 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.

If you have any questions about Spring Commercial Concrete Projects with PTG Enterprises, 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!

Concrete Cracking: Is it time to call your Baltimore Concrete Contractor?

Friday, January 11th, 2013

When it comes to your concrete, whether it is a driveway, sidewalk, or parking lot, it will eventually crack. That is just life. Even the best concrete cracks eventually. The key to concrete longevity is to address these cracks as they happen…before they get out of control.

Remember the old adage, “a stitch in time saves nine?” Well, the same holds true for concrete. Addressing a small crack when it happens is much easier and much more cost-effective than trying to fix larger or multiple cracks.

When your concrete pavement begins to show signs of wear and tear, you need the help of an expert. So call the concrete experts at PTG Enterprises before that small crack becomes a major issue. Our crews are the best available and they use only the best materials and equipment around.

Concrete Cracking FAQs

  1. What Causes Concrete Cracking? Well, there is no one answer. Cracking is typically the result of several factors, including drying shrinkage, thermal contraction, restraint (external or internal) to shortening, subgrade settlement, and applied loads.
  2. Can Concrete Cracking be prevented? Yes and no. With proper concrete maintenance, concrete longevity can be increased, but eventually all concretes will crack.
  3. All Concrete Contractors are the same, right? No! Just as in any profession, there are good and bad concrete contractors. And if you choose a bad contractor, your concrete could fail quicker than normal. Improper installation is one of the number one causes of concrete failure.

Do yourself a favor and call PTG Enterprises for all of your concrete needs, both installation and repair. 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.

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

Check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!