Potholes are the first sign there's something wrong with a driveway or parking lot, and you need to address this immediately. Planning to fix it on your own or have it fixed? Then check out this handy guide on how to fill a pothole the easy way.
How to Fill a Pothole in 4 Steps
Spotted a pothole in your parking lot or driveway? Fix it now before it deteriorates further! Learn how to fill a pothole in 4 steps in this new blog.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Pothole Repair
Asphalt vs Concrete: What's the Best Driveway Material?
Asphalt vs concrete? Two popular driveway materials go head-to-head, and we're going to find which option is perfect for you.
Planning to have a driveway installed in your new home? Or have your old and damaged driveway demolished to give way to a new one? Are you torn between an asphalt driveway or a concrete one?
In this blog, we're going to discuss the pros and cons of asphalt and concrete as driveway materials so you can choose which one's the best for you. Let's get started.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance
HOA Asphalt Maintenance: Tips for Landing a Successful Deal
Discover some helpful tips to close that lucrative asphalt maintenance deal with HOAs and have a smoother transaction every time.
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.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Asphalt Maintenance Business, Property Management
How to Patch Asphalt: 7 Important Tips
Looking for information on how to patch asphalt? Check out these 7 important tips on asphalt patching so you can ensure that it will last a long time.
Asphalt pavements generally last anywhere between 10 to 30 years when installed correctly. But rainwater, sunlight, motor oil, and heavy foot/vehicular traffic can drastically cut down your parking lot or driveway's lifespan.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Crack Repair, Pothole Repair
How Proper Asphalt Maintenance Can Prevent Parking Lot Accidents
Learn about proper asphalt maintenance and steps you can take to prevent parking lot accidents and ensure your property is a safe place for your customers.
Parking lots. You might think they're one of the safest places on your property (cars are mostly stationary and people usually drive at lower speeds), but they're not.
According to the National Safety Council, parking lots are some of the riskiest areas for drivers and pedestrians alike. The main cause of accidents is distracted driving, but many mishaps can also be attributed to damaged and improperly maintained parking lots.
These accidents are costly not only for you and your patrons. Worse, they can also cause injuries or even deaths.
There's nothing much you can do with distracted driving, but pavement safety is something you can control and should be your priority. Here are four asphalt maintenance tasks you can do to prevent parking lot accidents.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Property Management
How to Prevent Parking Lot Accidents in Winter
Check out our tips on how to prevent parking lot accidents in winter and how to keep your commercial property a safer place no matter the season.
As a business or property owner/manager, you always want to make sure that your premises are safe for your employees and your customers. So you ensure that your building follows the city's fire code, the elevators are always working, and that all tripping and fall hazards are eliminated.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Pothole Repair, Property Management
How to Make $300 in 7 Minutes with the Mini Infrared Asphalt Heater
It's possible to make $300 in 7 minutes with the Mini Infrared Asphalt Heater. Read our blog to learn more about this compact yet powerful machine.
Temperatures are dropping steadily, and you’ve probably put your crack repair and sealcoating equipment and supplies in storage by now. You've been stenciling and line striping indoors, but outdoor line striping is definitely out of the question because the ground is covered with snow.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Pothole Repair
Invest in Professional Turnkey Pavement Sealcoat Sprayers
Get your investment back fast with Asphalt Kingdom's turnkey pavement sealcoat sprayers. Read about these bestselling sealcoating equipment here.
Sealcoating is a lucrative business. But if you're still using drums and totes, then you might not be as efficient or as profitable as you want to be. Work on large properties and reduce downtime with these professional turnkey pavement sealcoat sprayers from Asphalt Kingdom.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Sealcoating, Asphalt Maintenance Business
How to Mix Asphalt Sealer in 55-Gallon Drums
Looking for information on how to mix asphalt sealer in 55-gallon drums? Then you've come to the right place! Read our blog post to learn how.
Mixing asphalt sealer in 55-gallon drums properly is one of the most important things you have to learn when starting out in the business. If you're new to the asphalt maintenance business or you're looking to refresh your knowledge, then let us teach you how to do that.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Sealcoating, Asphalt Maintenance Business, Property Management
6 Tips on How to Use a Crack Filling Machine
You just got a new crack filling machine, but do you know how to use it properly? Check out our tips on how to use a crack filling machine the right way.
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.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Crack Repair, Pothole Repair, Asphalt Maintenance Business, Equipment Care