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.
7 Critical Checks for Parking Lot Drains
Proper drainage is an essential part of preserving pavement. Check these 7 things regularly to prevent expensive water damage and make a safer parking lot.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Property Management
Spring Cleaning Your Parking Lot: A DIY Guide
If your parking lot looks gray and old, it's time for a spring refresh. Parking lot cleaning is easy to do it yourself – here's how.
Before a potential customer or tenant steps inside your establishment, the first thing they usually notice is the appearance of your parking area. How well a parking lot is maintained, or how degraded it appears at first sight, speaks volumes regarding your business’s upkeep.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Cleaning and Preparation, Property Management
Top Tips for Hiring (and Keeping) Great Staff
Use the power of the internet and these tips on hiring staff to build a rockstar asphalt crew...and retain them!
The crew hiring season is coming soon and many business owners struggle to find people who have what it takes to succeed and help the company grow.
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.
Table of Contents
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Recycling an Existing Asphalt Surface
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Laying Down Recycled Asphalt as a New Asphalt Surface Area
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Protecting Your Recycled Asphalt
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Asphalt Recycling Considerations for Contractors
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Why an Asphalt Recycler is the Best Blacktop Repair Equipment
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How Infrared Works
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Why Do Asphalt Recyclers Save You Money?
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What Can an Asphalt Recycler Repair?
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Now You Know The Importance Of Asphalt Recyclers
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Hot In-Place Asphalt Recycling Professionals Prefer Asphalt Emulsion Sealer
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Asphalt Recycling and Reclaiming Association Members Prefer Asphalt Kingdom
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.
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Pothole Repair, Property Management
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.
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
Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Property Management
