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Friday, November 11th, 2011
Cracks in your asphalt parking surface are an immediate cause for alarm. If left untreated, cracks will allow water to penetrate the surface, softening the stone base and leading to alligator cracking, spider webbing, pot holes and other forms of parking lot degradation. And as the weather quickly begins to cool this time of year, these problems are compounded. The freezing and thawing cycle can turn even the smallest of crack into a big problem.
If you don’t attack cracks while you have the chance, you may find yourself paying for premature and costly resurfacing. Crack filling may be your best solution. It can reduce pavement deterioration by restricting water penetration into the base and sub-base layers.
Crack sealing/crack filling of your asphalt pavement – driveways, parking lots and roads – is a necessary preventative maintenance measure, extending the useful life of your pavement and yielding long-term financial savings.
However, to experience the best results possible, you should leave your asphalt maintenance to a proven pavement professional with a track record for quality work, like PTG Enterprises, Inc.
“Properly crackfilling your parking lot is the single best thing you can do to maintain its life,” says PTG Enterprises owner, Patrick T. Gillen III. “Left untreated, small cracks will allow water in and become big cracks eventually penetrating through the asphalt and contaminating the sub-grade.”
So don’t wait until it’s too late! Contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy today by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today!
I can be your one stop ‘Pavement Guy,’ for any pavement project regardless of size or scope. Give me the opportunity to impress you.
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The Basics of Crack Filling
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Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
If you are a business owner, you probably already know about the benefits of dumpster corrals. And if you don’t, you should.
Dumpster corrals are made to…well, corral dumpsters. These enclosures are designed to hide your unsightly garbage containers from plain sight. Customers do not want to walk by dumpsters overflowing with trash, smell putrid odors and see grease spots. Besides the health issues associated with this less than pleasant sight, grease accumulation and improper garbage disposal can damage your concrete and asphalt.
So make an investment in your business and clean up your building’s exterior with a brand new dumpster corral. An aesthetically pleasing storefront shows your customers you really care. And your business is nowhere to try and cut corners, so trust your work to a proven pavement professional, like the asphalt experts at PTG Enterprises.
At PTG Enterprises, we have constructed many dumpster corrals and can construct per your design or we can work together to design one. The important thing to factor in is the size of the dumpster itself and the clearance you need. Often, steel bollards are installed at the rear of the corral to prevent damage to the rear wall. Another choice that must be made is to determine the sidewalls. We can construct a block wall with or without brick facing or fencing.
If you think your business could benefit from a dumpster corral or if you have any additional questions, contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today!
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The Importance of Exterior Presentation in Restaurant Industry
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
Fall is a busy season for asphalt contractors. Many home and business owners decide to have their parking lots and driveways sealcoated before the winter weather sets in. While this is great for the sealocating business, it also very challenging. The fall season brings with it many obstacles for the busy sealcoating contractor. These challenges include:
Shorter Days: Sealcoat needs the warmth of the sun to dry properly. The shorter days associated with fall mean that there is a very small window of opportunity each day to properly sealcoat parking lots and driveways.
Cold Ground: A cold ground hovering at or below 50 Degrees drastically reduces your chances of a good application.
Latex Additive: This is an additive for faster drying and can really help when sealcoating in the fall.
Temperature: When sealcoating, the temperature should be no colder than 50 degrees. Air temps in the lower 50s can cause sealer to not dry, cure or wear properly if sunlight is not present.
So if you are looking to have your parking surface or driveway sealcoated before winter, call before the weather gets too cold and the days become too short.
If you have any additional questions, contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today!
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Top 8 Challenges of Sealcoating in the Fall
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Thursday, October 20th, 2011
In order to keep your asphalt parking lot looking as nice as the day it was first installed, you will have to perform (or better yet, have a professional perform) periodic maintenance. Asphalt maintenance can be categorized into five areas: patch repair, asphalt overlay, inlay, pulverize in place and seal coating.
Patch Repair: This is the most common form of pavement maintenance and involves isolated areas of asphalt. The pavement is cut away from this area and is then replaced with fresh asphalt.
Asphalt Overlay: This affordable method of asphalt maintenance provides a new wearing surface of asphalt over your entire parking lot.
Inlay: This maintenance method is accomplished using milling machine, which removes a specified depth of existing asphalt and allows contractors to restore the parking surface to its pre-inlay elevation.
Pulverize in Place: Just like the Inlay method, Pulverize in Place utilizes a milling machine. But this method actually reduces your parking lot to base-rock-size particles. The resulting product can be graded like new base rock and the roadway reshaped to improve drainage.
Seal Coating: This process seals the asphalt, preventing moisture from penetrating the surface of the pavement and protecting the top layer of asphalt from oxidation and wear.
Seal coat should be applied to new pavement every 6 months to a year. After that, seal coat should be applied every 3-5 years.
If you have any additional questions, contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today!
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Asphalt Maintenance
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Friday, October 14th, 2011
Summer is long gone and winter is right around the corner. You know what means, right? No? Well, it means that this is your last chance to sealcoat your parking surface before the weather gets too cold. Sealcoating is a widely used and accepted preventative measure that helps safeguard your parking lot against the harsh effects of gas, oil, salt, weather conditions and oxidation. A proper seal is important for avoiding parking lot cracks and potholes.
So if you think it may be time for a fresh coat (should be done every 2-4 years), contact your local asphalt pavement specialist. While you can attempt a sealcoating on your own, a do-it-yourself sealcoat is never the best idea. You should put your trust in a company with a proven track record of success, professionalism, like PTG Enterprises.
What types of problems can I expect if I do not sealcoat?
Raveling is the most common problem caused by unsealed asphalt pavements. Raveling is the loss of aggregate from the asphalt pavement surface. This results from an “abrading” action of vehicle wheels and oxidation from the sun. Raveling will appear as a rough texture on the pavement surface, or “craters” in the surface left as the coarse aggregate pops out of the surface. Raveling is most evident in the parking lots that have a gray or white color to the asphalt surface. This indicates the asphalt binder has dried out and the surface is now brittle. Even though raveling is aggravated by vehicle traffic and the sun, it is a material problem, not a structural defect, of the pavement system.
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‘Tis the Season of Football and Driveway Sealcoating WolfPaving.com
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Friday, October 7th, 2011
At PTG Enterprises, we get tons of questions about asphalt pavement. What is it made from? Can it be recycled? Is it cost-effective? Well, we will answer those questions and more. Below you will find the most Frequently Asked Questions about Asphalt Pavement:
Q: What is Asphalt Pavement made from?
A: Asphalt pavement is made from heated Asphalt cement mixed with crushed, dried stone called aggregate.
Q: Isn’t Asphalt pavement made entirely of price-sensitive petroleum products . . . crude oil.
A: No. Only about 5-6% of asphalt pavement is actually petroleum based.
Q: Is Asphalt Pavement cost-effective?
A: Yes. When compared to other pavement types, asphalt is the economical choice in both the short and long run. When you combine asphalt’s strength and durability with its affordable installation and maintenance, asphalt just blows other pavements away.
Q: Does Asphalt production contribute to greenhouse gases and global warming?
A: No. Asphalt has the smallest overall carbon footprint of any pavement and neither the asphalt itself nor its production are major sources of green house gasses.
Q: Can Asphalt pavement be recycled and reused?
A: Yes. It is by far the most reusable pavement material in the U.S.
Q: Is Asphalt good for anything other than roads?
A: Yes. Asphalt can be used for parking lots, airports, sidewalks, driveways and basketball courts…just to name a few of its uses.
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Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Asphalt cracks do not form over night. They slowly grow, sneaking up on you until that tiny crack becomes a major problem. Asphalt cracks slowly elongate and widen during weather changes such as freezing and thawing or intense periods of heat.
However, if you monitor your parking lot carefully and catch these tiny cracks early enough, you can patch the problem before it gets any worse.
Asphalt crack sealing is the solution. Some fillers require special equipment for heating and applying and some are ready to go out of the box or can for the do-it-yourselfer. But to get that professional look, you should probably use a professional asphalt contractor, like PTG Enterprises.
They will be able to properly apply your sealcoat, ensuring your parking surface remains crack free for as long as possible. They will also be able to answer any questions you may have, such as…
What is Sealcoating?
Sealcoating is a widely used and accepted preventative measure that helps safeguard a parking lot against the harsh effects of gas, oil, salt, weather conditions and oxidation. This coating will significantly reduce the impact of these harsh effects. When applied properly, a sealcoat cures on your parking lot leaving a fresh black finish. There are many ways that sealer may be applied and material mixes may vary as well.
How often should you have your parking lot sealcoated?
One of the most important things you can do to ensure a long life for your parking lot is to fill cracks and seal it every two years.
A newly laid asphalt parking lot should be sealed within the first 12 months. Because of the ever increasing costs of asphalt, many business owners now seal every other year. This has proven to be an excellent approach to avoid expensive repairs and maintain an aesthetically pleasing parking lot. There are many factors to consider when deciding how often to sealcoat.
If you have any other questions, contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy by calling 410-636-8777or click here today!
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Asphalt Crack Sealing AsphaltSealCoatingPro.com
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
Traffic flow can either make or break your newly resurfaced parking lot. Often ignored, but no less important than pavement maintenance, efficient traffic flow can really affect the experience of your customers. Remember, first impressions count. Customers who have a negative experience are less likely to patronize a business or shopping district because of those experiences.
You never knew how important your parking lot was, did you?
In such a competitive world, you cannot afford to lose business because of an inefficient parking surface. Neglecting efficient use of parking spaces and systems can be perilous to the continued success of any business.
Here are a few things to consider:
• Put yourself in the place of the driver who has to navigate and use the lot. Would you get lost here, not knowing how everything works?
• What about high volume periods? How does your parking lot cope with lots of traffic? Does it get backed up easily?
• Are there any trouble areas where accidents are likely?
Answering these questions will help you understand how to increase the efficiency of your parking surface. Or, if you would like a professional opinion or if you have any questions, contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy by calling 410-636-8777 or click here today!
PTG Enterprises will work closely with the building owner(s), property managers and anchor tenants to satisfy any and all concerns in an attempt to limit distraction to normal center activities.
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Maximizing Efficient Traffic Flow in Your Parking Lot AsphaltSealcoatingPro.com
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Thursday, September 15th, 2011
There are several benefits to sealcoating, which we will address later. It does much more than just make your asphalt look like new.
When the liquid asphalt holding the aggregate together oxidizes, your asphalt becomes brittle and prone to cracking. Sealer helps to protect your parking lot or other asphalt surface from the harsh effects of nature.
So how often should you seal your asphalt? The general rule is every two years, but there are exceptions. For example, when an asphalt surface is new, it should be sealed the first two years (the first application doesn’t cover as well as the coats that follow). But be careful not to overdo it. When a surface is sealed too much, the sealer will build up and can begin to crack.
Your asphalt should look and feel like asphalt. If it starts to resemble a black skating rink, you’ve sealed to much.
The Benefits of Sealcoating Includes…
Beautifies Pavement
Regardless of the material that is chosen, the property manager or owner can expect instant curb appeal. As these photos show, the difference is quite remarkable. A fresh sealcoat will restore a fresh-black color to your lot and fresh paint will make it look new again.
Stops Weather Damage
Unsealed pavement allows water to penetrate in and through it. This leads to base erosion, freeze-thaw damage and ultimately pavement failure. sealcoating provides a protective barrier to stop water penetration.
The Asphalt Institute states: “The accumulation of moisture in pavement is probably the greatest cause of pavement distress.”
Prevents Oxidation
Asphalt pavement is made up of asphalt binder and little rocks called aggregate. As the pavement cures, the sun’s rays harden and dry out the asphalt binder and cause the surface to dry out. This causes the asphalt to become dry, brittle and break apart. This oxidation will cause accelerated raveling and erosion, and, if left untreated can reduce asphalt thickness by as much as half in five years.
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How Often Should I Sealcoat My Driveway? AsphaltAdvisor.com
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Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Anyone who has had a bad sealcoating job can attest to the value of choosing a qualified contractor. Look for a professional to do the work and stay away from amateurs. With sealcoating work, you really do get what you pay for
This article from AspahltAdvisor.com explains the pitfalls of trusting your sealcoating to an amateur.
A new sealcoating business is fairly easy to start. Supplies are easy to come by, but experience takes time. It is important to be able to differentiate the professional pavement company from the guy who sealcoats asphalt on the weekends.
Be sure to look for a company that has insurance. If a problem does arise, they will be easier to find and more likely to have the problem fixed.
So do your research and next time you have a parking lot that requires a fresh sealcoat, trust the job to a company with a proven track record of professionalism and excellence, like PTG Enterprises, Inc.
Over the last 10 years PTG Enterprises, Inc. has thrived and owner Patrick T. Gillen III has…
• Prepared approximately 3,000 written Requests for Proposals (RFPs);
• Contracted and managed approximately $20 million in work;
• Supervised and performed quality controls of other contractor’s work;
• Assisted with budgeting and estimating for future and upcoming pavement projects, and
• Performed “Special Pavement Projects,” usually specific tasks within certain timelines.
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