Judson Burdon

Failure to conduct proper maintenance can make a machine less productive, less effective, and result in equipment downtime. It can also affect job quality. Doing the little things throughout the season will help keep your equipment operating at peak efficiency, allowing you to make more money. In this post, you will learn how to maintain sealcoat sprayers and push melter applicators.

Picking plants for landscaping a parking lot requires special consideration. You do not want to clean the parking lot every day, nor do you want plants that die quickly. Below are some parking lot landscaping ideas for what to avoid.

Summer is for long road trips, sunny picnics, camping by the lakeside, and other outdoor activities.

But if you're struggling financially or simply want to make money to prepare for future expenses and emergencies, then you're probably scouring the internet right now and asking "Which business is best in summer?"

If you're wondering what businesses are in high demand right now or you want to know how to come up with a profitable business idea, then you've come to the right place.

In this blog, we listed the top 12 summer business ideas you can start right this instant.

Whether you want to join the 59-million strong gig economy workers in the US by setting up your own freelance writing business or you wish to try something unconventional like driveway sealcoating, we have the best small business ideas for this summer that you can cash in on.

Summer is in full swing, and that means we are at the height of the asphalt sealcoating season for contractors. With temperatures across the country climbing steadily, property owners and managers are looking to spruce up their driveways and parking lots. They can do this with a fresh coat of asphalt emulsion sealer to protect them from the elements and keep them looking like new. 

Local SEO can bring you customers even when you do not advertise to them specifically. This aspect of online marketing for asphalt maintenance companies means you turn up when customers look for your services. It’s the best option for passive lead generation.

Veterans are often an excellent fit for asphalt maintenance companies. However, finding Veterans to hire can be a little difficult. There are many distinct options, and where you determine which Veteran hiring program will work best in your area.

When you manage a commercial property, your parking lot or paved surfaces are more than just a place to park cars — they’re an investment. They are the first impression visitors get of your business. But more importantly, they help keep your customers, tenants, and staff safe. That’s why asphalt maintenance should never be an afterthought.

Over time, weather, heavy traffic, and general wear and tear can break down your pavement. But how you handle repairs and upkeep can make the difference between a safe, long-lasting surface and an expensive headache. In this article, we’ll break down how to manage your asphalt proactively, and what to do if you need reactive repairs after storms or harsh weather.

Every year the police issue warnings to avoid asphalt scams, and the newspapers publish the warning. Rarely do they actually give you any idea on how to hire a reputable driveway sealing company. Let us go over exactly how to be sure that you are hiring the right people to seal asphalt, and not being taken advantage of.

How to Clean Asphalt is the single most important step you make. Here at Asphalt Kingdom we’re about more than just selling you the products, we want to ensure you excel at sealcoating. The key points to cleaning prep are:

It's summer and in many parts of the country, temperatures are soaring beyond the 90s. Although summer's the best time to sealcoat driveways and fill cracks, excessive heat can be bad news for you and your crew.

According to the CDC, more than 10,000 people died due to excessive heat exposure during the spring and summer months between 2004 and 2018. Males working outdoors, in particular, are at high risk from common heat-related conditions, such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

If this is your first season as an asphalt maintenance contractor or you've been working for many years in the industry but the heat still gets to you, then this blog is for you. Read about the different precautions you have to take, and implement them to prevent injuries and death in the workplace.