Judson Burdon

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.

A well-maintained, crack-free asphalt surface with a dark coat and crisp lines is an attractive feature enhancing the value of any property. It serves as an invitation to residents, guests and customers, and adds significant curb appeal. Keeping asphalt that way demands consistent maintenance, however.

These video and blog resources will show you everything you need to know.

Presidents are often elected by promising tax cuts. Obviously, this would be a welcomed move by most people. However, these tax cuts could have a far greater impact on your life if you understand the secondary opportunity they represent. In fact, these tax breaks could be worth considerably more.

Asphalt crack repair isn't just about filling cracks—it's about extending pavement life, preventing costly replacements, and doing the job right the first time. Whether you're a contractor, property manager, or DIYer, understanding the fundamentals is key to long-lasting, professional results.

Here are the four golden rules of asphalt crack repair that every pavement professional should follow—plus when to upgrade to mastics for more serious damage.

Asphalt maintenance season is kicking into high gear, and you're probably in the thick of it right now. But sometimes, in the quest to make money, we commit a few mistakes that can be fatal for our asphalt maintenance business. Check out our list below to avoid mistakes that can derail your business.

Table of Contents

• Leftover sealer scam
• Substituting black paint for asphalt sealer
• Being too pushy
• Not returning calls after sealcoating a parking lot
• Leaving a mess behind after sealing
• Working without a contract
• Offering the cheapest price for your service
• Accepting cash payments only
• Bonus: Not being sufficiently insured

I remember when we put decals on our 18 trucks and it really made a world of difference for the marketing of the business.

If you've been in the business for a while, or if you did your own asphalt maintenance a few years ago and you're surprised at how much more it is costing this year, you might be wondering: what is causing the recent run up in sealer and crackfiller pricing?

If you’re serious about pavement maintenance, you know that asphalt crack repair is one of the most common and cost-effective fixes to keep your blacktop in good shape. But too many contractors and DIYers still make mistakes that cost them time, money, and results. Whether you’re sealing a residential driveway or a busy commercial parking lot, avoiding these mistakes will help you do the job right the first time, boost your profits, and keep customers happy.
Here are the five most common asphalt crack repair mistakes to watch out for — and how to avoid them.

Line striping is one of the four major steps to asphalt maintenance. Oftentimes, it’s also the most overlooked. Sealcoating protects the surface from drying out and cracking, and repairing cracks prevents them from growing into potholes, but the necessity of restriping a parking lot is sometimes less obvious. 

Sealcoating machines are your most important tool for caring for asphalt, so you must make time to maintain your sealcoating equipment to ensure it will continue to operate at the high standard you demand. As with any machinery, there are important parts that require maintenance, or you run the risk having to stop to repair or replace parts just when you need your seal coating machines the most: in the middle of a job.