Asphalt is an ideal paving material for a wide range of pavements, including highways, parking lots, walkways, and streets. Asphalt paving projects can be completed rapidly and economically, and, when repairs are needed, they are also typically fast and inexpensive. A little routine … [Read more...] about How Can I Make My Asphalt Sealcoating Pavement Last?
Asphalt Overlay or Asphalt Replacement?
With proper care, an asphalt pavement can deliver many years of attractive, safe use. However, in time, you will realize that your pavement needs more than just a pothole repaired or a new sealcoating application. Your first thought may be that you need to have your pavement removed and … [Read more...] about Asphalt Overlay or Asphalt Replacement?
Five Sealcoating Facts That Show Savings for Your Austin Pavement
When you chose asphalt for your new Austin pavement, you probably weighed the economic benefits when making your decision. After all, asphalt paving is significantly less expensive than concrete paving, and you would not need to wait as long to open your new pavement to traffic. However, … [Read more...] about Five Sealcoating Facts That Show Savings for Your Austin Pavement
Will Sealcoating Repair Oil Stains on My Pavement?
For decades, asphalt has been the most popular paving material used in North America. There are many reasons for its amazing popularity. It is an extremely versatile material that is suitable for a wide range of paving needs, and it is less expensive and faster to install than other … [Read more...] about Will Sealcoating Repair Oil Stains on My Pavement?
Asphalt Paving & Tire Scuffing
When you decided on asphalt paving for your parking lot or other pavements, you may have considered the aesthetic appeal of asphalt as an important benefit. If so, you may have been chagrined to notice scuff marks on the surface of your pavement. You may be wondering what caused them or … [Read more...] about Asphalt Paving & Tire Scuffing
Why the Lowest Sealcoating Bid Isn’t Always the Best
There is an old saying about getting what you pay for, and the adage holds true in many situations. For example, a pair of shoes with a low purchase price may wear out in less than half the time as a pair that would have cost 35% more. Fortunately, most people own multiple pairs of shoes, … [Read more...] about Why the Lowest Sealcoating Bid Isn’t Always the Best
How Is Asphalt Sealcoating Different From Asphalt Paving?
Contractors are typically quite good at understanding that industry terms or processes can sometimes baffle clients, so they are seldom surprised if they are asked to explain how sealcoating differs from asphalt paving. If you think of an asphalt pavement as being similar to a layer cake, it might … [Read more...] about How Is Asphalt Sealcoating Different From Asphalt Paving?
Austin Municipality Paving Practices
People responsible for a paving project of any type can face demands that challenge them. However, municipality paving projects can sometimes be especially challenging. City budgets are often tight, so funds for paving projects are frequently scrutinized more than private projects. … [Read more...] about Austin Municipality Paving Practices