Grey, uninteresting, smooth, rough, simple, plain. These words describe concrete, or at least they describe what most people think of concrete. Most people don’t know that concrete can be a beautiful commercial paving product. So much so that it can be a major component in creating a desirable and welcoming ambiance. Many people have probably already seen the many different […]
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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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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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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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