If you are environmentally conscious, gravel driveways are your best option. These crushed stones offer easy maintenance and are available in a range of colors. However, knowledge of the pros and cons of this driveway surface will give you a holistic picture of what you’re getting into. Pros of Gravel Driveways 1. Budget-friendly The affordability…
If your asphalt surface is old, cracked, and worn out from years of wear and tear, you may find yourself in need of a new one. Replacing the entire surface is often a costly endeavor-but it doesn’t have to be! An asphalt overlay can offer many benefits over other types of resurfacing jobs. To learn…
When money is tight, general maintenance tasks have a tendency to fall by the wayside. It is easy to put off maintaining your business’s parking areas, but this is a serious mistake. Parking lot maintenance is very important for preventing costly accidents. While filling potholes and repairing cracks in the asphalt are very important, it…
It is likely that winter caused some wear and tear to your asphalt parking lot or driveway. In fact, you may have even noticed small hairline cracks forming throughout your pavement. If you are like many people, you may write these small cracks off as insignificant. However, while these cracks may seem like they are…
Sealcoating involves the application of a thin layer of asphalt-based material on your parking lot or driveway for a deep black finish. It’s important to understand facts concerning sealcoating so that you have realistic expectations, prepare adequately, and set clear priorities. Here are 4 facts about asphalt sealcoating: 1. Sealcoating prevents fading Your asphalt pavement…
Vehicle owners are so much attuned to parking lot markings for positioning and guidance, that they are at a loss when such markings are not there. When these striping is absent or fades because of the weather elements, it poses a challenge to them and to pedestrians. Where to park or walk safely becomes an…
The types or sizes of cracks that asphalt driveways or parking lots develop highly depend on the traffic, weather or number of years they have to endure. If ignored or not repaired in a timely manner, the cracks will become deeper and form ugly potholes. Here are the common types of asphalt crack repair methods…
Asphalt is the most common pavement repair product for asphalt driveways and walkways. Although this material is tough and durable, it will still give in to forces of nature and crack. It would be best if you repaired these cracks and dips the soonest possible to avoid more damage. Here is a step-by-step process on…
Over time, you may find your old concrete driveway has manifested some issues. It is cracked, broken, dirty, and likely has become uneven over time. If you have an old concrete driveway, instead of having to keep fixing it, you may be considering repaving it with asphalt. The common question in these situations lies in…
Household maintenance can keep homeowners busy, and it is likely that keeping an eye on your driveway is not at the top of your to-do list. However, while it can be easy to ignore signs of damage in your asphalt driveway, taking care of regular asphalt maintenance and repairs is critical in order to ensure…