Judson Burdon

For many asphalt contractors, winter feels like a dead season. Plants shut down, sealer will not apply correctly, and a lot of outdoor work simply cannot be performed. But winter does not need to slow your business down. In fact, this is the time of year when the smartest operators quietly prepare for the busiest and most profitable season ahead.

If you want to stay productive, build momentum and outpace competitors who sit idle waiting for warmer weather, here is a complete guide on how to maximize winter as an asphalt contractor.

These cases come from restaurants, big box stores, and public sidewalks. The details change from one story to the next, but anyone who manages parking lots, walkways, or exterior pedestrian areas will recognize the same patterns.

Most people aren’t familiar with the term, and unless you work in paving, you might not have heard it before. Odds are you’ve driven over this recycled material many times without knowing it.

Repairing cracks is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure the longevity of your asphalt surface. Doing so protects it against the natural forces that can penetrate the asphalt, worsen cracks, and lead to potholes and foundational issues, which are even costlier to repair. Given its importance, many are curious about how to repair cracks to get the optimal result, prompting the question: “When should I repair a crack?”

Potholes are not just a bumpy nuisance; they can be quite dangerous to vehicles. At long last, road authorities are using the internet to give hard-working busy people a way to report potholes online. Finally, we can do away with trying to phone the right department to report road damage!

Planning to have a driveway installed in your new home? Or have your old and damaged driveway demolished to give way to a new one? Are you torn between an asphalt driveway and a concrete one?

In this blog, we're going to discuss

• What are asphalt and concrete driveways?
• The pros and cons of asphalt and concrete driveways
• Answers to commonly asked questions about blacktop vs. concrete driveways

With the sun, rain, ice and traffic constantly assaulting your asphalt surface, cracks developing in the blacktop is an all too common experience for countless property owners and managers – one that can lead to greater damage and even hazardous conditions!

When they do appear, it’s important to repair them as soon as possible to prevent them from worsening and leading to more extensive, and expensive, repairs. Doing so effectively requires the right preparation—otherwise, you'll be wasting your time and your asphalt will continue to deteriorate. 

Here are several useful tips to help you properly prepare a crack for filling:

If you want a longer lasting driveway, start with proper asphalt driveway cleaning. A clean, dry surface helps sealer bond, improves appearance, and cuts callbacks. Use this checklist to plan safe work before you seal or stripe.

If your lot or driveway needs sealing or crack repair, the right asphalt maintenance contractor keeps costs down and keeps traffic moving. Use the questions below to sort the pros from the pretenders.