Did you know that there are several different types of pavement? If not, then you have come to the right place. This week PTG Enterprises, an asphalt and concrete paving company serving Maryland, DC, and Virginia, has outlined one of these pavements below. Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA): Hot Mix Asphalt is used in everything from […]
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What Causes Asphalt Pavement Deterioration?
Asphalt pavement is both durable and resilient. And it has to be. Asphalt pavement takes a beating on a daily basis. Between regular traffic and Mother Nature, your pavement needs to be strong. However, over time, even the toughest asphalt will start to deteriorate. What Causes Asphalt Pavement Deterioration? There are actually a few likely […]
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Concrete Tips for Harsh Winter Weather :: Baltimore Pavement Contractor
The cold Maryland weather can really affect newly poured concrete. But this doesn’t mean that concrete cannot be placed, finished, and cured during the winter. It just means that you need to take extra special care when doing so. Cold weather causes fresh and newly-hardened concrete to lose moisture and heat incredibly fast, which could negatively affect […]
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Asphalt Pavement Deterioration: Maryland DC, & Virginia Asphalt Contractor
Asphalt is used everywhere, from roads and parking lots to runways and more. And why not? Asphalt boasts several benefits, including: Asphalt has excellent waterproofing properties. Asphalt has excellent binding (or cementing) properties to hold the aggregates in the pavement. Asphalt pavement has a long life & resurfacing is quick. Asphalt is America’s most recycled […]
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