Judson Burdon

Judd Burdon has worked in asphalt maintenance for over 25 years. He started out selling driveway sealcoating door to door and eventually created his own asphalt business. After successfully selling Imperial Asphalt he retired to the Caribbean - at the age of 24! He was soon tired of kitesurfing all day every day and he decided to build a website to help people find asphalt equipment and start a business just like he did.

Expertise

  • Asphalt Maintenance
  • Commercial Parking Lot Repair
  • Business Start up
  • Home Services

Choosing Asphalt Sealcoating Equipment

There is a wide variety of asphalt sealcoating equipment available. Here's how to tell if you're purchasing the appropriate item for your blacktop.

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.

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Save Money By Using Recycled Asphalt

Thinking of asphalt recycling? Learn ways to save money by using recycled asphalt while taking care of your asphalt investment.

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.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Pothole Repair, Property Management

Different Types of Blacktop Sealers

There are several different kinds of sealers on the market today. Here’s a brief look at the advantages and disadvantages of each of them.

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.

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Topics: Sealcoating

Parking Lot Design

Clear marking of parking areas, arrows, and handicap signs with proper striping and spacing of parking lot lines are vital to any parking lot design.

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

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Priming Sealcoat Spray System

Priming sealcoat spray system is the first step to getting your machine running at peak performance. It's easier than you think!

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.

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Topics: Sealcoating, Equipment Care

When to Replace Your Sealcoating Equipment

You don't want to lose money on sealcoating equipment that could have been maintained instead of having to replace it. Finding balance is key.

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.

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How to Cut Asphalt: Your Complete Guide | Asphalt Kingdom

How to cut asphalt is an important skill to learn. Find out everything you need to know about cutting asphalt from the professionals at Asphalt Kingdom.

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

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance

What is Asphalt?

Asphalt is a composite material made up of mineral aggregates and bitumen used for roads, parking lots, and airports.

  • 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.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Property Management

Clean Oil Stains on Asphalt

Are you sick of staring at those oil stains? Has the asphalt driveway on your home been harmed by gas or oil leaks?

Tired of looking at those oil stains on your asphalt or concrete driveway and walkways? Have gas and oil leaks damaged your asphalt driveway? Clean oil stains on asphalt to maintain the aesthetic value of your property and to maintain the asphalt surface. 

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Topics: Cleaning and Preparation

Asphalt Prices are Going Up

As you're reading this, asphalt prices are going up. The price of asphalt has risen dramatically in recent months. How can you protect your investment?

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

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