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 most people think of commercial paving, asphalt parking lots and concrete foundations and slabs probably come to mind. Is that extraordinary? Not really, blacktop parking lots are beyond common these days. So what about commercial paving could be considered extraordinary and not “seen it every day humdrum?” How about at the Olympics? The Summer Olympics are currently underway in […]
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Parking stops are the formed concrete or rubber obstructions in many parking lots that are placed at the head of each parking spot. Some people may not even know what I’m talking about due to the fact that many commercial properties don’t use them anymore, despite the fact that most commercial paving contractors will recommend them. Parking stops are traditionally […]
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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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We’re not talking about heaving chunks of concrete like the Incredible Hulk here. Unfortunately, the subject is a little less exciting than that and concerns heaving sidewalks in a commercial paving capacity. There are many different reasons that a slab of concrete can and will heave in inconvenient locations. Not that any location is convenient, it’s just that some of […]
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Concrete is and has been one of the most used construction material for centuries. For the longest time, it was only used in a utilitarian nature in which the only visual variation was what size aggregate was contained within it. Basically it came down to how big the rocks were in the mix. In addition to foundations and buildings, commercial […]
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Your commercial paving contractor just finished laying down your new blacktop parking lot. Looks oddly pretty doesn’t it? It is nice and dark without years of abuse from the elements. The bright striping separating the parking spots and marking walkways are solid and vibrant. Your customers are surely going to notice it even if they don’t actually say anything about […]
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Cutting corners happens in many industries to reduce time and money requirements of a final product. In many cases, these cut corners aren’t seen and don’t necessarily have a negative impact on the final product. The one industry that these hidden cut corners can lead to major issues that come with a massive cost is in commercial paving. The problem […]
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As time goes on and as our planet is drained of its various resources, it is imperative that all branches of industry look for ways to reduce, re-use, and recycle. The commercial paving industry is no different. That is why the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Federal Highway Administration supports the use of reclaimed asphalt and […]
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The best commercial paving contractors know how important the proper funneling of water can be to the longevity of blacktop and concrete. Standing water on blacktop can damage the surface over time, but the larger concern is when that water makes its way through cracks into the underlying structure. Not only will the water wash away the supporting underlying aggregate […]
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