The Asphalt Kingdom Blog

Sealcoating is one of the most important measures a property manager can take to maintain the long-term health of an asphalt surface. It creates a barrier that will protect the blacktop from constant threats. The job doesn’t end once the sealer has stopped spraying, though. To reap the full benefits of complete asphalt maintenance, there are several additional steps you should take after you’re done sealcoating.

Asphalt top coat is what you need to protect your pavement from the elements and learning how to do it is easy. Now, you may ask why this driveway maintenance is necessary, after all the blacktop is intended for the outdoors, right? True, but just like paint, the great outdoors wears away the surface and it needs to be touched up to protect it. Let’s learn how to do the job yourself in 4 easy steps.

Water can be both beneficial and disadvantageous to parking lot owners and managers. Water can be used to clear off mud, sand, fallen leaves, twigs, and any other form of vegetation and debris that clutter the parking lot’s surface.

You see them in poorly maintained parking lots and roads all over the city, and your anxiety levels spike whenever you spot one in front of you. Your whole body tightens, and you grit your teeth as you try to avoid those potholes as best as you can. 

Asphalt is not a solid fixture to be laid down once and left to the elements, never to be maintained. It is a dynamic material that requires ongoing care for a prolonged lifespan. Sealcoating the surface every two years is therefore critical. While applying sealer is easy enough that anyone can do it with little knowledge of how it works, understanding exactly why asphalt deteriorates and how sealcoating prevents this will better equip you to care for your asphalt—sealcoating, and beyond.

Your driveway takes a beating from sun, water, and traffic. Small defects become big bills when ignored. This guide shows DIY fixes to extend life and delay asphalt resurfacing. You will see when asphalt restoration is enough, and when to call a pro.

Knowing what the ideal job temperature is before applying crack fill, sealcoat or line striping paint is essential in making sure your project lasts. Planning your scheduled jobs and being up to date on weather forecasts is important so you don’t sacrifice the quality of your work because of less-than-perfect temperatures.

Parking lot equipment can help you maintain your own property at a huge savings, and maintenance represents significant savings over replacement! So, what do you need to have to properly maintain parking lots? Let’s walk through the 5 essential steps from caution tape to line striping.

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.

Faded or oxidized asphalt is an eyesore. Keep your asphalt driveway looking fresh and brand new with these tips and suggestions!

Have you wondered why new asphalt looks rich, dark and thick, while old asphalt driveway pavement is gray, flaky and stony? That is because bitumen (tar), which mixes and holds the stones together to form asphalt, has dried out. When freshly laid, asphalt is very flexible and can withstand wear and tear. So why does asphalt turn gray? With continuous exposure to the sun, the bitumen gets eroded, and your asphalt starts to lose its deep color and flexibility.