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Material Costs Down: Commercial Paving

If you have been waiting to call your commercial paving contractor to come do some work based on costs, then, my friend, now is the time to call. Why, you ask? Commercial paving materials, specifically asphalt, are currently at a nine year low. That means that you are going to get the best price since 2007 for your new commercial […]

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Puddles Today, Damage Tomorrow

Commercial paving contractors have been locked in an epic and never ending battle with a single element for decades. That one element is obviously water which is bolstered by heat and cold along with its own, rather unique properties. Commercial paving contractors have science and logic on their side. You may see a puddle form on blacktop and think nothing […]

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Concrete Inspirations

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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The Cost Of Cutting Corners

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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RAP: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement.

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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Hot Summer Asphalt

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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Lot Striping: Why It’s Important

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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