Concrete is an amazingly durable and diverse commercial paving product. It’s used anywhere from sidewalks and curbs to foundations and has found a new decorative life with dyes and patterned surfaces. However, one of the oldest applications that is still used today is that of curbs, be it roadside or parking lot. What that means is that there are a […]
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When someone says innovation, most people will think about computers and electronics or NASA type stuff, not about new products and services provided by commercial paving contractors. It’s a shame because there is a lot of innovation happening in the commercial paving industry currently. One of the cooler new products out there today is that of porous asphalt. Porous asphalt […]
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It’s finally summer and asphalt and concrete contractors are in full swing and working harder than ever. Leading asphalt and concrete contractors offer plenty of “warm weather” tips for you to remember during this hot season. When the temperature is 75 degrees, asphalt can heat up to 125 degrees. You can fry an egg on asphalt when it reaches 131 […]
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Here’s the scenario: You pull into a parking lot and the parking lot has a mess of cars parked here, there and everywhere. The reason? The lot striping is almost non-existent, it’s so weathered and worn. Trying to navigate into a parking spot when the stripes are so faded is a job in and of itself. For as silly as […]
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As a commercial property owner or manager, it’s likely that you are doing some repairs and patching, if not resurfacing your parking lots and other paved surfaces right now. As you work with your commercial paving contractor, talk with him or her about protecting your investment and extending the life of your asphalt and concrete paved surfaces. Many commercial paving […]
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For the first time in years, Americans are headed to the highways instead of the sky ways for family vacations and travel. Because of the lowest fuel prices in two decades, more families are choosing to drive to their destination and enjoy the intimate family time in a car. Those of us who grew up in the 70’s and 80’s […]
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NASCAR is one of the most popular motor sports in America. Created in 1948 by Bill France, Sr., NASCAR ran it’s first officially sanctioned “Strictly Stock” race in 1949 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, beginning a quick rise for NASCAR to position itself as one of America’s favorite spectator sports and a multi-billion dollar industry, sanctioning over 1,500 races annually. […]
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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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