Before the winter season arrives, all property managers must ask themselves an important question: “Is my pavement ready for winter?” Parking lots and sidewalks need to be prepared now for the winter elements and freezing temperatures to ensure they remain in good condition. Continue reading to learn how PTG can help with winterization of your pavement! (more…)
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Is Your Pavement Ready For This Winter?
Thursday, October 25th, 2018What To Know About Infrared Patching Repairs
Thursday, July 12th, 2018Infrared patching is the method of blending new asphalt with existing pavement to make a joint-free integral patch. You may consider infrared patching repairs if your asphalt surface has potholes, divots, cracks, heaving, or any other kind of uneven areas. Continue reading for important things you should know about infrared patching repairs. (more…)
What Are Bioretention Ponds And What Do They Do?
Thursday, July 5th, 2018Bioretention ponds, also referred to as rain gardens or stormwater planters, are designed to collect stormwater runoff from sidewalks, parking lots, and other paved surfaces. The bioretention ponds are beneficial for pavement, as too much water can result in ponding issues, penetration of pavement, and walking hazards for customers. Continue reading to learn more about bioretention ponds and their benefits. (more…)
Sinkholes: How They Happen and How PTG Repairs Them
Thursday, April 19th, 2018Sinkholes are more common than you may think, especially after a heavy rainstorm or flash flood. A sinkhole is essentially a hole in the ground that has been formed through the process of erosion and the drainage of water. While some sinkholes are small and manageable to fix, other sinkholes can be extremely dangerous and cause trees, parked cars, or even buildings to collapse. Continue reading to learn more about how sinkholes happen, and how PTG can help repair any sinkholes in your parking lot or sidewalks. (more…)
What Is Pavement Maintenance? PTG’s Maintenance Services
Friday, April 13th, 2018Spring Showers Bring Water Damage To Parking Lots
Wednesday, April 4th, 2018As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers,” but unfortunately, rain showers also bring many parking lot issues. Too much rain can lead to all kinds of water damage problems for parking lots, including ponding issues, penetration of pavement, and walking hazards for customers. Continue reading to learn how to deal with these issues from spring showers to keep your parking lot in good condition all season long. (more…)
ADA Compliance – What Are You Liable For?
Wednesday, March 14th, 2018Importance Of Spring Pavement Inspections
Wednesday, March 7th, 2018While sweeping and hosing your parking lot is a big part of pavement maintenance, proper maintenance goes far beyond the occasional cleaning. Property managers should schedule a complete pavement inspection before spring officially begins to restore their parking lot from winter. Call PTG today for an evaluation of your pavement needs due to any damages from winter, solutions to the problem, and proposals for repairs. (more…)
The Environment Effects of Road Salt and Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Friday, December 8th, 2017Road salt is used throughout the country by municipalities and property management companies to keep roadways and parking lots safe. However, road salt is not always the best thing for the asphalt or pavement that it’s being placed on. Beyond how it affects the pavement itself, it’s also important to consider the environmental ramifications of road salt. (more…)
Is Your Pavement Ready for This Winter?
Thursday, November 16th, 2017Winter is approaching fast and now is the time, if you haven’t already done so, to start the winterization process for your pavement. Parking lots and other paved surfaces should be prepared for the havoc that winter can often wreak by taking those necessary steps before it comes. In addition to your regular maintenance, follow this guide and call PTG to get your pavement ready to endure the winter weather. (more…)