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Learn about the importance of maintaining sidewalks and walking paths.
The walking paths and sidewalks on your commercial property must be maintained for the safety of customers, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.) Continue reading for regulations and rules property owners must follow to ensure their walking paths and sidewalks are safe for customers, and not liable for injuries or lawsuits. (more…)
Do you need concrete pool deck repairs? Call PTG!
It’s almost Memorial Day weekend, which means that public pools will soon be opening for the summer. Now is the time for community associations and apartment complexes to schedule any pool and concrete deck maintenance. If your deck is in need of repairs, give PTG Enterprises a call today! We offer a wide variety of concrete care products and services, including pool deck repair and reconstruction. (more…)
Keeping new concrete protected from freezing temperatures is essential for producing a quality, long-lasting product.
Variables in weather have a direct impact on a concrete mix, including whether it’s hot or cold, windy, humid, or dry on any given day. The most damaging type of weather is cold and precipitation in frigid temperatures. Ultimately, concrete should be as strong as possible to ensure its durability and longevity. Therefore, keeping new concrete protected from dipping temperatures is essential for producing a quality, long-lasting product. (more…)
Ever wonder what it is that makes quality concrete?
Concrete is all around us, whether we are walking down the street or sitting on the couch on top of our home’s foundation. Good concrete is essential to sturdy structures and safe roads. What makes good concrete? (more…)
Here are some tips for keeping your concrete in pristine condition.
As cars travel over concrete, they often leave little reminders of their presence after they leave. Whether it’s from a sudden stop or high-quality tires, these marks do affect the overall look of your concrete. Your parking lot is one of the first parts of your property that people see, so of course, you want it to be in top condition. Remember these tips for keeping your concrete in pristine condition. (more…)
Sealcoating protects a parking lot and makes it look fresh, new, and clean.
Sealcoating a thin liquid layer added over a paved surface serves to protect it from damage caused by UV rays, rain and snow, and fluids from vehicles. Sealcoating won’t cure existing issues, like cracks, but it will help prevent such damage from forming in the first place. Aside from keeping out damaging elements, properly applying a sealcoat is important to extend the life of asphalt paving. Sealcoating protects and prolongs the life expectancy of asphalt pavement by filling surface damage and providing a protective layer to keep out damaging UV rays, vehicle fluids and water. (more…)
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…)
Do you know the difference between Cement and Concrete?
Most people don’t know the difference between cement and concrete. While cement and concrete do stem from the same family, they are nowhere near the same thing. Cement is a fine grey powder which looks very much like grey flour. Most people wouldn’t encounter cement in their everyday lives. Concrete is the actual mixture of cement, sand, rock, water, and small amounts of additives. Concrete is the material we encounter in our everyday lives, such as roads, sidewalks, and parking lots.
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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…)
To keep your complete landscape beautiful, a retaining wall is a perfect addition.
Think about the places you’ve been? Do you remember seeing a retaining wall?
Chances are you have seen many, you just may not remember. Retaining walls are
everywhere: Schools, homes, and businesses all use them. A properly built retaining
wall is a functional and beautiful addition to any property that might need one. Here
is a little more information about retaining walls you may find helpful. (more…)
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