Whether it’s a residential concrete driveway, asphalt pavement, or large commercial parking lot, sealcoating is an important maintenance practice that can greatly extend the life of surfaces and protect major infrastructure investments. By sealing cracks and pores, the process prevents moisture, gasoline, and other contaminants from reaching and damaging underlying asphalt or concrete bases. This is especially crucial in …

Asphalt is one of the most widely used paving materials in the world due to its affordability, durability, and flexibility as discussed in our post on the benefits of asphalt pavement. Whether it’s parking lots, roads, or driveways, asphalt surfaces improve transportation infrastructure and serve communities efficiently.  However, after several years of use, asphalt pavements will exhibit normal wear that …

Installing new asphalt pavement involves meticulous multi-step work from preparing the site and material delivery to shaping, compacting, and finishing the surface. Once completed, freshly paved driveways, parking lots, or roads provide an attractive, durable surface for vehicular use. However, there is an important factor to consider regarding the use of new asphalt—its drying and curing timeline.  Misconceptions about the …

Concrete is known for its strength and durability, making it one of the most widely used construction materials in the world. Its hardened composition lends an impressive level of resistance to damage, wear, and environmental effects. However, even concrete floors are susceptible to developing small cracks and holes over time due to improper finishing, weathering, or unexpected damages as discussed …

Concrete provides a durable, versatile building material with many applications beyond basic foundations and slabs. Decorative concrete techniques allow for customized aesthetics through stamping, coloring, and other texturing methods. We discussed some of these in our post on concrete parking lot repair.  Stamped concrete in particular can create realistic faux stone, brick, slate, tile, or wood finishes for driveways, walkways, …

Seal coating is an important maintenance technique that protects and preserves asphalt pavement surfaces. It involves spraying a thin liquid layer of asphalt emulsion sealer over existing asphalt to fill minor cracks and seal out moisture penetration. This keeps underlying layers intact and pavement flexible. As discussed in our post on best weather for asphalt paving, for optimal best results, …

Removing existing asphalt surfaces is no small undertaking, whether you’re a homeowner embarking on a driveway removal or a contractor demolishing a large parking lot. Aside from being physically demanding work, asphalt removal can seem like a formidable and costly project to take on! Asphalt serves us well by providing durable, long-lasting pavement surfaces, as highlighted in our post “How …

Asphalt paving is one of the biggest investments that both home and business owners make. The timing of when to start and complete asphalt paving projects is one of the most important considerations, as the weather conditions at the time of installation can significantly impact the longevity and performance of the new pavement surface. Paving at the wrong time of …

Concrete parking lots endure a significant amount of wear from weather, traffic, and daily use over the years. Left unaddressed, small cracks and defects can progressively worsen, compromising the structural integrity and safety of the pavement. Beyond functionality, uncared parking lots with cracked or potholed surfaces may also negatively impact the appearance and value of commercial properties.  Proper maintenance through …

When it comes to paving your parking lot, deciding between asphalt and concrete is one of the most important decisions you will make. These two materials have been go-to options for parking lots for decades, but both come with their own unique sets of advantages and disadvantages to consider. Taking time to understand the differences between asphalt and concrete can …