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Friday, October 13th, 2017
Here are some methods to use to ensure that your pavements remain weed free.
There is nothing more frustrating than having weeds growing between the joints of pavement cracks. Before you know it, the weeds can take over and be almost impossible to remove. Trying to kill them seems futile, digging them up by hand is impossible because of the pavement in the way, and chopping the tops off will not kill the roots below. Spraying for weeds seems like a better idea, but harsh chemicals can be dangerous. However, there are other methods to ensure your pavements remain weed free, which we will be looking at today. (more…)
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Friday, October 6th, 2017
Learn how the changing temperatures and weather conditions can affect your pavement.
Now that fall is here, the changing temperatures and weather conditions will start to affect your pavement. While we always expected some wear and tear, a significant amount of destruction can take place if you don’t take the proper steps to protect your pavement. Here is what you need to know about the ways that weather can affect your pavement. (more…)
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Friday, September 29th, 2017
A well striped and maintained parking area gives customers the impression that you take a great deal of pride in ownership.
There are two main reasons for parking lot striping: safety, and visual aesthetic. After all, your parking lot is one of the first things customers notice when visiting your facility or business, and a well-detailed parking lot directs people safely around the parking area. It’s probably an area we casually forget about, but its importance cannot be understated. A well striped and maintained parking area gives customers the impression that, you, the owner takes lots of pride in ownership. Consider your parking area an extension of your business; therefore, it requires just as much attention. (more…)
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Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
Parking lot maintenance is necessary and can save you money in the long-run
Without the right preventative measures and maintenance, asphalt parking lots will begin to crack and show other signs of damage and age after a few years. A parking lot is often exposed to harsh sunlight, intense weather, and a lot of heavy traffic day in and day out. If you are looking for some parking lot maintenance tips to help your parking lot stand the test of time and look as good as new for years, we’ve got you covered. (more…)
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Friday, September 8th, 2017
Flooding is a hazard to drivers and is very damaging to the parking lot. Keep reading to see how to stop flooding from occurring.
One of the most important aspects of a parking lot that is often overlooked is its drainage, which can quickly become the main focus with the expected excess of rainfall. Whether the parking lot flooding is natural or man-made, it is a hazard to drivers or pedestrians and is also very damaging to the parking lot. Even though the parking lot might seem like it’s in good condition on the surface, the pooling water will start to eat away the sealcoating and eventually allow water to seep into the pavement and begin to oxidize and deteriorate the pavement. Today we will look at procedures to put in place to deal with unexpected flooding in parking lots. (more…)
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Monday, January 11th, 2016
Retaining walls are integrated to hold back earth and water, and can be a beautiful and functional element to your space.
A retaining wall is a hardscaping feature installed to hold back earth or water. Retaining walls are an aesthetically pleasing and functional option for residential and commercial property. They can increase the value of your home while being environmentally friendly and durable. Retaining walls come in a wide array of designs, flexible to your specific property desires and needs.
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Friday, January 4th, 2013
January is here and we have already had our first snow sighting. This is great for the kids, but a headache for business owners, like you. Snowfall means a disruption to your normal business. And in today’s economy, you cannot afford to lose a day of income.
But here are a few things to keep in mind this winter season:
- Safety is Important: Ignoring snow removal could be more costly than paying a commercial snow removal company. For starters, ignoring snow removal means a disruption to your business, a disruption you most likely cannot afford as a small business owner. Secondly, if you ignore snow removal and a customer slips and injures themselves on your property, you could be in for some trouble. If this happens, you could be held liable. So don’t ignore snow removal.
- Professionals are Professionals for a Reason: We understand that commercial snow removal can be expensive, but trying to tackle the job yourself could be damaging to your asphalt parking lot, which could cost you even more money! It is probably best to leave this job to the professionals. They have the knowledge and equipment to get the job done right without damaging your parking lot.
Still, if damage does occur to your asphalt parking lot, don’t panic; pick up the phone and call PTG Enterprises. The asphalt experts here have managed hundreds of pavement repair projects and have the experience you need.
If you have any further questions, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today!
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2012
On December 14th in McLean, Virginia, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), an award-winning public-private nonprofit organization working to prevent drunk driving and underage drinking in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region, held its 15th annual “Law Enforcement Awards of Excellence for Impaired Driving Prevention.” The event, sponsored in part by PTG Enterprises, awarded 11 Washington area police officers for their “outstanding commitment in the fight against drunk driving.” The 11 officers honored last Friday included:
- City of Alexandria Police Department Officer Brandon Smith
- Arlington County Police Department Officer Avery Carroll
- Fairfax County Police Department Officer Harold Morris
- Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Alexander Bracke
- Maryland State Police Trooper John W. Cabrera
- Metropolitan Police Department Officer Roderick Saunders
- Montgomery County Department of Police Officer John Romack
- Prince George’s County Police Department Corporal Christopher Lord
- Prince William County Police Department Officer Jeremy A. Schenck
- United States Park Police Officer Ronald Pisano
- Virginia State Police Senior Trooper Michael S. Middleton
“Today’s awardees represent the front lines in the fight against drunk driving in Greater Washington,” said Kurt Gregory Erickson, WRAP’s President. “It is only through their commitment in stopping the threat that impaired driving presents to all our friends and families that the Washington-metropolitan area continues to have a rate of alcohol-related traffic deaths lower than the national average.”
PTG would like to thank each and every police office for their dedicated work!
If you have any further questions, please contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today!
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Friday, October 19th, 2012
Throughout the United States, municipalities are passing ordinances to dictate the use of permeable pavement in new construction projects. This is because permeable paving is incredibly beneficial, especially in terms of sustainability.
Benefits of Permeable Pavement
- Storm Water Runoff: Permeable paving eliminates pollutants and contaminants from water drain off. Unlike other pavements, permeable systems filter rainwater back into the soil, instead of carrying pollutants through storm drains to a nearby stream or river.
- Erosion: Permeable paving also lessens stream erosion by filtering water into the soil instead of nearby streams and rivers. This lessens water to overflow stream banks.
- Reduce Irrigation Demands: Because it filters water into the soil, permeable pavement lessens manmade irrigation demands.
- Falling Water Tables: With so many impermeable surfaces, permeable pavement helps recharge falling water tables and relieve flooding in flood prone areas.
- Heat Island Effect: By allowing water to filtrate into the ground, the surface and surrounding area temperatures will be cooler than a hard impervious surface.
- Repairs: Permeable pavement is less costly to repair.
- Aesthetics: Grey concrete can be boring. Permeable paving, meanwhile, comes in a wide variety of styles. From stone or concrete pavers to pervious concrete and more.
PTG Enterprises: Permeable Paving in MarylandWhen we arrive, we’ll prepare the site and get to work. Each phase of the project will be executed with an attention to detail that other paving contractors don’t possess. We’ll establish timetables and plans that ensure the job gets done quickly, without negatively impacting you. And when we complete the project, we’ll make sure to clean up, as well.
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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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!
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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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