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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…)
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…)
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…)
Sealcoating is a crucial set in proper asphalt maintenance.
Seal coating is a true barrier between asphalt surfaces and the destructive elements. The term “seal coating” means keeping the redeeming properties of asphalt sealed in to prolong the pavement life and preserve its functional properties. The primary reason to sealcoat an asphalt pavement is to protect the pavement from the deteriorating effects of sun and water. When asphalt pavement is exposed to sun, wind and water, the asphalt hardens, or oxidizes. This causes the pavement to become more brittle. As a result, the pavement will crack because it is unable to bend and flex when exposed to traffic and temperature changes. (more…)
Seal coating is when a professional applies a coal tar emulsion mix over the top of asphalt pavement to protect it and keep it looking new.
Most pavement and driveway owners know that they should get their driveway seal coated, but they aren’t sure exactly what it is or why it should be done. We’ll give you the answer to that first question as a bonus! Seal coating is when a professional applies a coal tar emulsion mix over the top of asphalt pavement to protect it and keep it looking new. Think of seal coating like putting sunscreen on before heading out for a day at the beach.
Sealcoating protects a parking lot and makes it look fresh, new, and clean. An unsealed parking lot, on the other hand can look worn out and neglected.
Every spring the time comes for homeowners associations, property managers, and other decision makers to plan for and budget a number of common area maintenance events. These include replacement, repair, and maintenance related to all lighting, roofs, plumbing, parking surfaces, signs, landscaping, and more. Where in all of this does the importance of sealcoating your parking lot fall? What is sealcoating? Read on to discover the answer to these questions and more. If you need sealcoating in Maryland, PTG Enterprises can deliver the best results. (more…)
Sealcoating protects pavement from many factors, such as weather and natural elements, foot traffic, damage from car traffic, etc. One great benefit ofsealcoating pavement is protection from costly winter damage. However, should thesealcoating be done before or after winter, or even during? Many people ask this question before havingsealcoating done to their pavement. Learn the proper time to have your pavementsealcoated.
Spring has sprung, which means property managers, homeowners associations, and other decision makers are starting to plan for and budget for common area maintenance (CAM): repair, replacement, and care of all lighting, plumbing, roofs, parking surfaces, landscaped areas, signs, and more. What projects are an immediate need? What projects can be put off another year? Where does sealcoating fall? (more…)
According to Google, sealcoating is “the application of a sealing coat to a paved surface in order to prolong its integrity.” In simpler terms, a sealcoat protects newly paved roads, parking lots, and driveways from external damage such as ice, sun rays, and normal pedestrian and automobile traffic. Commercial asphalt contractors use sealcoating as a preventative maintenance mechanism.
Winter is not always the best time for sealcoating, because the air temperature as well as pavement temperature has to be above 50°F and below 85°F. This is well above the freezing point (32°F) and would not hold up like its purpose. Many companies know that contracting in the winter is less costly than spring and summer months, but we advise to wait for paving and applying a seal coat until the air becomes warmer. The ideal time that PTG Enterprises is able to apply a sealcoat is in March, given that the groundhog didn’t see his shadow. Late March would be the safest bet, with an ending time frame of early November.
Sealcoating protects the nice, rich black color of the asphalt. It gives a cleaner appearance and keeps the road or lot smooth and easy to drive (or walk) over. Think about all of the salt you put down before, during, and after it snows to melt the ice. Now picture people walking on the salt, grinding it into the beautiful new paved lot you just paid for. Sealcoating is an extra layer of protection for your well-spent dollars. When you apply sealcoating, you ultimately save money in the long run since you will not have to re-do the entire lot as frequently.
Preventative maintenance on your commercial paved lot should be a given if you want customers to glide in and out easily. Sealcoating the top every two to seven years is a good way to do so. The more natural forces work against your lot, the more often you should have the lot sealcoated. Potholes, especially in Baltimore, are the worst obstacles to drive over. You cringe, knowing your tires are taking a beating. A sealcoated parking lot or road will not contain potholes, and will not need to be patched. During the winter, snow will melt more quickly on a sealed lot as opposed to an unsealed parking lot.
Interested in learning more? Give PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy a call about sealcoating in and around Baltimore. Call us at 410-636-8777 or click here today! You can also follow PTG Enterprises on Facebook and Twitter!
Sealcoating can be one of the most rewarding things you can do for your asphalt parking lot. Not only will this improve the look of your parking lot (and curb appeal matters as a business owner), but it will also help protect your asphalt from weathering. So do the right thing for your parking lot and have it sealcoated every 2-7 years, or as needed.
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But that’s not why you are here. You want to know if it is too late to sealcoat this year. The good news is that you still have time, but not much. Your window is typically March to early November. So time is running out.
“The best time to sealcoat is from daylight savings time to daylight savings time,” explains Patrick Gillen, owner of Baltimore-based PTG Enterprises, a full service commercial asphalt contractor.
The Pavement Coatings technology Council (PCTC) recommends that all sealcoating be applied only if both ambient temperature and pavement temperature are above 50°F and below 85°F, and there is no rain (or snow) in the forecast. These conditions are important for curing and optimum performance. For these reasons, fall is typically considered the perfect sealcoating season. But don’t wait too long to schedule your sealcoating. Most contractors are very busy this time of year.
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Over time, your asphalt parking lot will deteriorate. As they say, all good things must come to an end. However, there are several steps you can take to extend the life of your asphalt parking lot. And one of the most cost effective ways to do this is through sealcoating.
PTG Enterprises is a full service commercial asphalt contractor in Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2001, we have set the standard for quality asphalt work and exception customer service. Unlike those other contractors, we care about you and your business. In fact, when you hire PTG, you’ll work with owner Patrick Gillen from start to finish, from the initial site visit and pre-construction meeting to the final walk-through.
If you have any questions about Sealcoating, please contact PTG Enterprises today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can check us out on Facebook and Twitter as well!
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