This morning I left my house headed to my favorite department store down the street from my home. As I neared the intersection where I would turn right, I noticed that the county was working on replacing the blacktop on the six lane thoroughfare that I needed to take. As I merged into the only remaining lane headed the direction […]
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It’s that time of year when we all get annoyed by the orange barrels and cones lining the streets and parking lots as commercial paving contractors perform repairs to paved surfaces. While those barrels and cones can seem to be an inconvenience, know this: They are there for safety reasons! Many of us have seen commercial paving contractors working diligently […]
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As the manager of a busy apartment complex, I have had my share of challenges regarding the concrete and asphalt on the property. The commercial paving contractor that I have used for nearly a decade has always been able to help me through and I couldn’t be more grateful for their professionalism and efficiency. From the parking lots and walking […]
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As a commercial property owner, it is important the you maintain the property in a fully functional way. Just as the heat and air must perform properly, so must the parking lot. A crumbling and pothole laden parking lot is not going to help you keep long-term tenants. While patching and crack filling might get you through one more season, […]
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We all know those highly recognizable orange cones line the highway. Half of the road has been removed, leaving only a sandy base in the left lane and creating a drop-off of nearly a foot from the edge of the remaining pavement. A commercial paving contractor had excavated the now non-existent lane and hauled the old paving materials away to […]
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Commercial property managers and owners often are faced with a difficult decision regarding their paved surfaces. Damages caused by fluctuating temperatures can be substantial or superficial and while most property managers often have some experience with maintaining paved surfaces, commercial paving contractors are the experts. Most commercial paving contractors offer free evaluations of your paved surfaces, both asphalt and/or concrete, […]
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In the Twin Cities, we’ve all been watching and waiting as the construction of US Bank Stadium has made its way into the skyline. The new Minnesota Vikings stadium is scheduled to host the 2016 NFL season for the Vikes after two very cold seasons played at the outdoor TCF stadium. As the project comes to completion, it’s mind-blowing to […]
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What goes into paving an asphalt parking lot? It looks as if the asphalt is just poured and dried and that’s all it takes, but there is a lot more going on underneath the surface. A good gravel base is required in order to have a parking lot that is well-functioning. Generally, that gravel base should be between two and […]
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To most, commercial excavation in Minnesota would simply be moving dirt around. But it is far more than that. Excavation can involve anything from digging for a swimming pool to completely digging up and resurfacing an asphalt or concrete commercial parking lot. Commercial paving contractors in Minnesota operate heavy machinery to make these things happen and precise measurements and time […]
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Do you ever look around and realize just how much concrete is covering our earth? To some degree, urban growth has decimated some of our natural wonder, and concrete plays a vital role in that, which can have a negative spin. But it also is the base for many of our needs on this planet. Below are some interesting facts […]
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