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Is Your Pavement Ready For This Winter?

Thursday, October 25th, 2018
Learn if your pavement is ready for this winter.

Learn if your pavement is ready for this winter.

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…)

What To Know About Infrared Patching Repairs

Thursday, July 12th, 2018
Asphalt Installation

Learn all about infrared patching repairs.

Infrared 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, 2018
 Learn more about bioretention ponds and how they can benefit your parking lot.

Learn more about bioretention ponds and how they can benefit your parking lot.

Bioretention 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, 2018
sinkholes

Learn about sinkholes and how PTG repairs them.

Sinkholes 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, 2018
Pavement Repair Baltimore

Learn about pavement maintenance and PTG’s maintenance services.

Pavement maintenance covers a wide variety of services, including patching, sealcoating, parking lot striping, and much more. Continue reading to learn more about pavement maintenance and our many services we offer at PTG Enterprises. (more…)

Spring Showers Bring Water Damage To Parking Lots

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018
Learn how spring showers can bring water damage to your parking lot.

Learn how spring showers can bring water damage to your parking lot.

As 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, 2018
ADA Compliance

Learn about ADA parking lot regulations.

Is your parking lot compliant with ADA Title III? ADA compliance is a federal requirement as of 2012, and violations can result in fines or potential lawsuits for property owners. Continue reading to learn more about ADA compliance and what you and your parking lot are liable for. (more…)

Importance Of Spring Pavement Inspections

Wednesday, March 7th, 2018
Pavement Maintenance

Learn about the importance of spring pavement inspections.

While 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, 2017
How does Salt affect the Road?

Did that know that road salt has many negative environmental effects?

Road 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, 2017
Make sure your pavement is ready for the snow and ice by winterizing your pavement with PTG Enterprises.

Make sure your pavement is ready for the snow and ice by winterizing your pavement with PTG Enterprises.

Winter 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…)