Parking lots are a necessity for many businesses, apartments, and commercial developments for the convenience of customers, employees, and residents. However, unmarked lots can create confusion for drivers trying to locate available spaces efficiently. They may also pose safety hazards without clearly defined traffic flows and parking stall guidelines. Painting clear guidelines on your parking lots can improve both navigation …
Driveway Drain Grate: Everything You Need to Know
A well-designed and properly installed drainage system is crucial for any driveway to prevent flooding and water damage. It helps redirect excess water away from the driveway, where it can drain safely into a soakaway pit or leach field through underground pipes. This protects against issues like uneven puddling or premature pavement deterioration. While drains effectively move water off the …
The Bright Future of Early Career Professionals in Construction
In the dynamic realm of the construction industry, a significant demographic shift is unfolding, creating unprecedented opportunities for early career professionals to shape the future of our built environment. According to the Associated Builder and Contractors (ABC) association, reports estimate a need for at least half a million new workers in 2024 just for businesses to stay on top of …
How Long After Sealing Driveway Can You Drive On It?
Regularly sealcoating your driveway is a good way to ensure that your pavement remains durable and well-protected. Asphalt and concrete driveways must be maintained to withstand the wear and tear from regular traffic, UV rays, chemicals, water intrusion, and other environmental factors. Sealcoating gives you assurance of the longevity and strength of your driveway or pavement. With this information, it’s …
Can You Sealcoat in the Rain?
Sealcoating is a process that involves applying an additional layer on top of asphalt-based pavements and driveways. This layer acts as a protective shield, safeguarding the asphalt from the elements and other potentially damaging circumstances. By employing asphalt seal coating, property owners can significantly extend the life of their pavements and driveways. A high-quality seal coat will protect asphalt from …
Asphalt Emulsion Sealer: Protecting Driveways and Parking Lots with Sealcoating
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 Overlay: What it is & Why You Would Need It
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 …
How Long Does Asphalt Take To Dry?
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 …
How To Patch Holes In Concrete
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 …