Judson Burdon

You want the freedom and flexibility that comes from being your own boss. You know there are options out there, but you don’t want to be chained to a desk at home or forced to learn many distinct skills. That’s where parking lot sweeping comes in.

The contract sweeping industry can satisfy those dreams with minimal startup costs. However, before you start, you need to put several items in place to ensure your success in the parking lot cleaning niche.

You just received your brand new sealcoat system and you can’t wait to give it a go. In this primer, we’re going to talk about how to mix sealcoating thoroughly, as well as how to transfer it to a sealcoat system.

Crack filling machines are easy to use, and make sure that you and your crew are efficient. But do you know how to use it properly so you can get the most out of it? If the answer is no, then check out our tips below to learn how to use a crack filling machine the right way.

The prices of many commodities and raw materials have steadily increased over the past months, and unfortunately, the asphalt industry is one the hardest hit. We're being hammered by price increases in raw materials used in asphalt equipment and supply manufacturing, including plastic, natural rubber, steel, and paint.

Asphalt surface preparation is a prerequisite to sealcoating and crack repair. Neglect proper surface prep and your asphalt driveway repair is set up to fail. But why is it important to clean the surface first before we apply crack filler or sealcoating?

As an asphalt maintenance contractor, you're bombarded with questions about sealcoating and crack filling prices every time you talk to prospective clients. But since no two parking lots are alike, so you're always left scratching your head when it's time to give your client an estimate. To make it easier for new contractors like you, we at Asphalt Kingdom have come up with a blog post about the factors you must consider when pricing a crack sealing job. Let's get started.

• Apart from surface prep, measuring the parking lot is one of the critical prerequisites in sealing it.

• There are several tools you can use to measure a parking lot.

• Discover how you can measure circular and flared areas of parking lots.

We all know that any asphalt pavement will develop cracks and other signs of damage as the years pass. But what if you can prevent them from forming and extend the life of your pavement for an additional ten to twenty years?

Prolonging its lifespan is possible when property owners seal their asphalt regularly!

When asphalt sealer is applied, it serves as an additional layer of protection to the pavement. It seals up those little cracks and prevents moisture from seeping deeper into the asphalt. This helps prevent the development of cracks and potholes.

Another benefit of asphalt sealing is that it blocks harmful UV rays from damaging your pavement. 

To be clear, exposure to sunshine alone doesn't automatically damage your pavement. But frequent exposure to ultraviolet rays combined with heavy vehicular traffic and excessive moisture can contribute to crack and pothole development.

Are you planning to conduct some crack sealing and apply asphalt sealer to the parking lot? Then this pavement maintenance blog is for you.

But first things first. Accurately measuring up your parking lot prior to sealcoating is absolutely essential; the last thing you want is to run out of sealant halfway through.

Equally, ending up with barrels of asphalt sealer left over will make the job much more expensive than it needs to be.

Luckily, measuring a parking lot for sealcoating does not have to be a complicated task, and there are a variety of tools that can help you breeze through the process with ease.

Take a look at our step-by-step guide to measuring a parking lot ready for sealcoating!

Table of Contents

• A Step-by-Step Measuring Guide for Parking Lot Sealcoating
• Parking Lot Sealcoating Tools and Equipment
• How to Conduct Parking Lot Sealcoating
• Sealcoating Tips from the Pros
• Frequently Asked Questions

Repairing cracks is easy, but problems do pop up once in a while. Crack repair problems are annoying, but they're not the end of the world. The good news is you can rectify these problems, and you can troubleshoot asphalt crack repair problems like a pro with our helpful guide.

Initially, asphalt sealer additives may seem like an overly expensive investment for new asphalt maintenance companies. Once you dig into what they are, you'll see the value they add for your customers and have properties that add to your company's productivity.

Often, productivity is limited by how many hours you have sunlight and the speed that your crew can perform each task. The best asphalt maintenance solutions involve equipment that makes every job more efficient.