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Thursday, October 10th, 2019
Sealing your concrete with PTG Enterprises means your concrete can look as smooth as day one for decades after.
Concrete is a durable material perfect for sidewalks, curbs, dumpster pads, and similar sturdy structures. We at PTG Enterprises appreciate the strength of concrete and what it can provide for the look and consistency of your commercial property. Occasionally concrete can become cracked and broken through age, incident, or exposure to harsh weather. To avoid this, PTG recommends the application of a concrete sealant to provide additional protection to your concrete and to prevent extensive repairs in the future. Read on to discover the many benefits that come with sealing concrete. (more…)
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Friday, January 20th, 2017
Caulking materials are are a key part of stable and and functional concrete that stands the test of time. It is important to approach caulking your concrete with the right tools.
\Caulking materials are are a key part of stable and and functional concrete that stands the test of time. It is important to approach caulking your concrete with the right tools and the right care for optimal results. Both the selection and the application must be correct in order to provide the required seal. This will ensure that after caulking your concrete it is up to the challenge of wear and the shifting temperature range it will face.
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Thursday, March 31st, 2016
Don’t ignore trip fall hazards and breaks like this one! Concrete maintenance is essential to the health and beauty of your concrete.
Concrete is a durable material that is a popular and effective choice for building sidewalks, curbs, dumpster pads, and similar structures. Concrete is incredibly durable against harsh elements, but can suffer from damage like cracks and breaks after an extended period of time or particularly harsh winter. At PTG Enterprises, our expert staff can repair or build concrete structures to ensure safety and aesthetic appeal. Learn more about our concrete maintenance services.
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Thursday, February 11th, 2016
Don’t leave your concrete brokenhearted this Valentine’s Day. Follow our maintenance tips!
At PTG Enterprises, we want you to have a healthy, long-term relationship with your concrete. Concrete is an incredibly durable material that is used in several building circumstances to create sidewalks, curbs, dumpster pads and more. But without proper concrete maintenance and attention, your concrete could fall victim to damage and hazards. Let us teach you about common concrete issues and maintenance services.
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Friday, February 20th, 2015
Concrete is a durable material that’s excellent for sidewalks, curbs, dumpster pads, and similar structures: durable, but not indestructible. Concrete repair is in every business owner, facility manager, or home owner association’s future. That’s just the way it is.
Freeze-Thaw Damage
We probably sound like a broken record, but winter, snow, and ice can wreak havoc on your pavement. Period. With the help of our good ole friend the freeze-thaw cycle, water works its way into even the smallest cracks, freezes, expands, and widens cracks. And this happens countless times during the winter months here in Maryland where the temperature goes up and down more than a rollercoaster.
“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.
Snow Plow Damage
As helpful as snow plows may be, they can also be a nightmare on your concrete pavement. Because snow plow operators can’t always see what lies beneath that fresh coat of snow, they sometimes hit curbs, speed bumps, wheel stops, and signage.
De-icing Chemical Damage
De-icing chemicals can wreak havoc on concrete. These chemicals, while great for melting snow and ice, also “interact with concrete, resulting is cracking, strength loss, and eventually pavement failure,” according to a 2002 federal government-funded study. Click Here to learn more.
The Solution to It All: Concrete repair.
Concrete Repair throughout Maryland
At PTG Enterprises, we are experts at commercial concrete repair and our crews are extremely familiar with all types of concrete paving. Our knowledgeable estimators will inspect your pavement and make several suggestions to address the symptoms as well as the underlining problems.
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When concrete cracks there are several ways to address the problem:
- Crack repairs: When concrete cracks there are several ways to address the problem.
- Caulking During new construction, expansion joints are installed to allow shifting and movement of the concrete. Over time, the fill material rots and needs to be caulked. This helps prevent water intrusion.
- Trip Fall Hazards: As sidewalks settle or the ground beneath shirts, it sometimes creates what is known as trip and fall hazards.
To find out which form of Concrete Repair makes the most sense for you, 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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Friday, April 18th, 2014
A little concrete repair can go a long way!
We may sound like a broken record, but businesses all over Baltimore are suffering the consequences from this past winter! The snow, ice, and freezing temperatures took their toll on parking lots, sidewalks, handicap ramps, and so much more. And this past winter was particularly snowy, icy, and cold.
The Freeze-Thaw Cycle
The freeze-thaw cycle is exactly what it sounds like. When water penetrates concrete cracks in the winter, it freezes and expands, widening cracks, before thawing. And during a harsh winter like the one we just had, this freeze-thaw cycle happens numerous times, degrading your concrete surface from the inside out. The Result: Premature pavement failure. The Solution: Concrete repair.
Of course, concrete damage is not restricted to the freeze-thaw cycle.
Snow Plows and Concrete Damage
Sometimes even something as helpful as a snow plow can cause problems for business owners. This is because snow plow operators can’t always see what lies beneath that blanket of shimmering snow. As a result, snow plows are notorious for hitting and damaging curbs, speed bumps, wheel stops, and signage.
The Solution: Concrete repair.
Concrete Repair
Concrete is an incredibly durable material, which is why it is used for sidewalks, curbs, dumpster pads, and similar structures. In addition to its strength, this material holds up well to the elements. Still, concrete is not indestructible, especially when water penetrates deep below the surface. And when concrete cracks, it not only detracts from the overall look of your property, it can become a safety hazard. This is why timely, professional concrete repair is so important.
- Crack repairs: When concrete cracks there are several ways to address the problem.
- Caulking During new construction, expansion joints are installed to allow shifting and movement of the concrete. Over time, the fill material rots and needs to be caulked. This helps prevent water intrusion.
- Trip Fall Hazards: As sidewalks settle or the ground beneath shirts, it sometimes creates what is known as trip and fall hazards.
The good news is that PTG Enterprises can handle it all!
Concrete Repair in and around Baltimore
At PTG, we are experts when it comes to commercial concrete jobs. Our crews are extremely familiar with all types of concrete paving. When we first come out and assess the damage, our knowledgeable estimators will present options to address the symptoms as well as the underlining problems.
If you have any questions about Concrete Repair 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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Friday, August 31st, 2012
When your parking lot or pavement is beginning to show signs of wear and tear, you need to call on an expert contractor, like PTG Enterprises!
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. Then the next step is simple: we’ll show up as scheduled, perform the project as contracted, and leave you with a smile on your face!
For more Information, just check out MyPavementGuy.com!
The website is designed to be a user friendly tool for anyone interested in learning about the pavement industry and the many asphalt and concrete services PTG offers. The site contains many tools for Property Managers, Business Owners or anyone needing pavement services!
Pavement Services provided by PTG Enterprises
- Asphalt Paving Services: Whether you need a small patch repair or a complete parking lot renovation, PTG will provide a prompt proposal, competitive bid and top notch management to every aspect of the project from beginning to end.
- Asphalt Maintenance Services: From the time asphalt is first installed it requires constant and continuous maintenance. PTG provides a full range of maintenance services and cost effective solutions.
- Concrete Services: If you can form it, we can build it with concrete. Regardless of the size or scope of the concrete project, PTG can make it happen! From design to finish, PT will ensure a successful project.
- Concrete Repair Services: Just like all pavement, concrete requires upkeep and repairs. PTG has the experience and the knowledge to analyze and diagnose any problem and offer the correct fix at a reasonable price.
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If you have any further questions about Asphalt Pavement or if you have a project that you need completed, then 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.
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Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
Unfortunately, even the best pavement is not indestructible. Heavy traffic usage and weather changes, along with several other outside factors, can lead to pavement distress, which is noticeable physical damage on roads or sidewalks. If not dealt with quickly, pavement distress can lead to more serious problems, all of which can significantly shorten the lifespan of your pavement.
But how can you spot pavement distress in time? This article from eHow.com explains how you can quickly identify pavement distress.
1. Assess cracks on the surface of the pavement. Alligator cracking appears as a network of cracks, forming a pattern somewhat like the skin of an alligator or wonky squares. As the U.S. Department of Transportation outlines in its “Pavement Distress Identification Manual for the NPS Road Inventory Program, 2006 -2009,” the severity of the distress can be measured. It is considered low when the width of the crack is less than 1/4 inch in width. However, the alligator distress is serious when the cracks are more than 3/4 inch wide.
2. Check the pavement’s surface for long strips of cracking. These are ruts that run either along the length of the pavement or sideways across the surface. In places where the cracks are more than 3/4 inch in width, the distress is considered serious and can buckle the pavement, causing bumps. Hot weather can cause this type of pavement distress.
3. Identify gouged-out areas or dips on the surface of the road. Pavement distress is characterised by potholes. These are concave holes on the surface, which are a nuisance for drivers. The holes can cause punctures in tires, gather water and lead to further cracking.
4. Look for dark square or rectangular patches of asphalt on the pavement. Distress can be identified by finding discolored areas where potholes or previous distress marks have been filled or covered over. The replacement asphalt causes a dark patch to be seen. Cracking, ruts or potholes can often be seen in proximity to the patching, which is indicative of pavement distress.
5. Crouch down and look across the surface of the pavement. Identify two lines of depressions in the road’s surface. If these are in the direction of the wheel paths, this distress is called rutting. Rutting occurs when continuous use of the pavement by heavy vehicles causes the surface to sink. It is classified as severe when the depressions are greater than 1 inch below the surface of the pavement.
Once you have identified pavement distress, it is time to repair the damage. There are several products available that allow you to do the job yourself, but if you want to ensure your pavement is properly fixed, it is probably best to call a professional.
If you have any questions or if you would rather leave the repair work to the professionals, contact PTG Enterprises by calling 410-636-8777 or click here
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
After Concrete is laid, the inevitable settling, shifting and moving will occur. But in extreme cases, when the ground settles below the concrete or when a tree root comes into contact with the pavement, walkways or patios can break and lift. These unsightly blemishes on your otherwise pristine concrete surface can ruin the entire look and feel of your patio or walkway. And with Memorial Day right around the corner, you are going to want your home to look perfect for your guests.
This article from eHow.com provides 4 ways in which you can quickly repair that broken and lifted concrete.
Instructions
1. The easiest way to repair lifting concrete pavement is to grind it down. Most driveways are at least 6″ thick by code, so there should be sufficient grinding depth. Walkways and patios are 3″ – 4″ in thickness. Renting a scarifier is probably the most practical way to do this yourself. This is not an easy machine to use, so if you are not comfortable with the job, don’t hesitate to call in a professional.
2. If the lifting is the result of tree root growth, you will have to grind your cement down repetitively as the roots will continue to push the concrete up. A better solution is to remove the concrete pavement all together, cut out the offending root(s) and re-pour the cement.
3. A quick fix would be to fill in the ‘step’ created by the raised concrete with a cement adhesive and concrete/polymer fill. Even if you carefully rough up the lower cement, this ramp-like fix will only be a temporary patch at best. It will chip away fairly quickly, especially on a driveway pavement with heavy traffic.
4. Better left to the professionals, you can float a slab of concrete that has sunk into the ground by drilling holes and pumping in a cement mix. This will literally float the slab back up with the pressure of the concrete beneath.
Now you can enjoy your Memorial Day barbeque without having to hear, “What happened to your patio!?” at least 50 times. If you have any questions or if you would rather leave the repair work to the professionals, contact PTG Enterprises by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today!
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