Judson Burdon

If you live in temperate climates and you're an asphalt maintenance business owner, it's normal for you to dread the arrival of fall. Fall means the number of people signing up for sealcoating and crack repair services are now fewer and farther between.

Frequent rains are normal during this time, and some parts of the country even get rogue snow, making the ground too wet or too cold for proper asphalt maintenance.

Do you have some paint on a concrete surface that you need to remove? It might seem like it will be difficult, if not impossible to remove paint from concrete surfaces, or from brick. However, there are some simple and effective methods that can work well to help you remove paint whether you have a lot to remove or only a few relatively small spots of paint.

When it comes to sealcoating spray tips, knowing which size to use can make the difference between a professional, profitable job and a messy, time-consuming one. With tips being the most often replaced part on your spray system, knowing which spray tip sizes you should have on hand is critical.

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Let's face it. No matter how careful you are with sealcoating a client's driveway, you're bound to have a bit of overspray sooner or later.

Congratulations on your new sealcoating business! Now that you have obtained licenses, permits, and financing, the only thing left to do is open a business bank account and you're good to go.

Asphalt cracks are the first sign that a driveway or a parking lot is deteriorating. But that doesn't mean it's time to have the pavement replaced entirely.

Homeowners' associations, or HOAs, are a relatively new invention. The first homeowners' associations sprouted around the 1950s. But it wasn't until the 1960s and the '70s that the number of HOAs around the country skyrocketed.

Asphalt maintenance is one of the safest jobs you can get into, but that doesn't mean you can be sloppy when it comes to workplace safety. Although sealcoating is not as dangerous as the roofing or construction industry, it's still prudent to prioritize safety in the workplace.

Like any other asphalt surface, airport runways and aprons need to be maintained properly to avoid damage. This responsibility is even greater at airports to prevent cracks or potholes that could jeopardize the safety of aircraft and passengers. 

Stop alligator cracks with gator pave. This patch coating blocks water and readies the surface for sealcoating.