Judson Burdon

Line striping is a necessary step in any complete asphalt maintenance process. It’s that finishing touch that takes a fully maintained and sealed parking lot to the next level, while creating an attractive means of keeping traffic on the property organized and safe. With such important purposes, it’s critical to accomplish this in the most efficient and effective way possible—for the good of your property and your wallet.

Using a line striping machine to do so holds three significant benefits:  

Sealcoat spray systems and crack filling machines are far from cheap, so it's only natural that you'd want them to last for many years. So how do you get the most out of your old asphalt equipment? Read our blog below to learn more.

How can you ensure asphalt projects meet client expectations and comply with evolving safety regulations? Adhering to fire lane requirements is one critical aspect. These regulations are pivotal in ensuring emergency vehicles have unobstructed access when every second counts.

“Your brand is what people say when you’re not in the room.”

Whether you need to paint an address on the curb in front of your home or you are a professional who paint parking spaces  roadways, you need to make sure you have the right stencils for the job. Trying to paint without stencils is simply impossible – at least if you want the results to be readable.

Winter is often the most damaging time for your asphalt, especially if you live in a place where it freezes. You can keep your parking lot, easement, driveway or other asphalt in tip-top shape without paying a contractor thousands of dollars by performing the best cold patch asphalt repair by yourself.

It’s easier than you think!

• 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

Two of the most common questions we get from new sealcoaters are

"Do I need a business license to operate an asphalt maintenance company?

and

"Do I need an occupational license, too?"

Did you know that properly maintained asphalt can last up to 30 years?