Judson Burdon

One of the most important parts of asphalt maintenance is parking lot crack repair.

In fall and winter, water gets into the cracks and as it freezes, it swells, causing the crack itself to expand and get larger. Dealing with cracks in asphalt as soon as you spot them stops water from penetrating cracks and causing further damage to the pavement's foundation.

When you are shopping for a sealcoat machine, there are several things to consider. Much has to do with how often you plan to use the equipment. That may be once or twice a year for homeowners and property managers while contractors will use the equipment on a regular, possibly weekly basis.

Knowing how to choose the right seal coat machine price is the best way to save money on asphalt maintenance and safe-guard your pavement. The best sealcoating means the difference between getting 2 to 3 years of protection from it, instead of only 6 months. Here is how to know you are getting the right product for your blacktop.

Whether you are looking to buy recycled asphalt or are looking to recycle your own asphalt and simply refresh your asphalt surface, you will save money by using recycled asphalt.

Blacktop sealers are an essential product for any homeowner or business owner with a driveway, parking lot or other asphalt surface. There are several different kinds of sealers on the market today. Here’s a brief look at the advantages and disadvantages of each.

What's the big deal about parking lot design? Don't you just lay down some stripes and call it a day?

It’s very important to prime your spray system before sealcoating a property for a variety of reasons; to keep your unit in top shape, avoid blockages and keep it running smoothly. Here are the best ways to do so. Whether you have the AK Drum Spray System, the AK Tote Spray System, or the AK130 Residential Sealcoat Sprayer, we’ve got you covered.

Knowing exactly the right time to replace sealcoating equipment is critical to the financial health of your business. You don't want to replace equipment you could have maintained, and you don't want to lose money on equipment that is no longer worth maintaining, so finding the balance is key. Here’s when you should consider replacing your sealcoating equipment.

If you are undergoing a paving project that requires blacktop excavation, it's important to understand the specifics of how to cut through blacktop. This guide will help you get started.

• Learn what asphalt is made of and where it is commonly used.
• Find out why asphalt is one of the most recycled materials on the planet.
• It's easy to maintain asphalt and extend its lifespan.

We drive on it, walk on it, play, and bike on it. Even our planes land on it. But we seldom stop and think about what asphalt is or how to care for it.

In this blog, we're going to talk about this ubiquitous construction material, what it's made of, its installation cost, and its lifespan. 

We're also going to talk about the differences between asphalt and pavement (concrete).

But first, let's take a look at asphalt ingredients.

Table of Contents

• Why is Asphalt popular?
• What is Asphalt Made of?
• Common Asphalt Applications
• Advantages of Using Asphalt to Build Driveways and Parking Lots
• Asphalt: How it's Manufactured
• Asphalt Types
• Asphalt Quality Control and Testing
• Asphalt Sustainability
• Asphalt Durability
• What is the Most Effective Maintenance Strategy for Asphalt?
• Frequently Asked Questions About Asphalt
• Blacktop Driveway Cost
• Free Asphalt Course