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How much time do you think you spend on pavement each day? You have to count all the time you're driving — unless you're driving on dirt roads. You also have to count the time you spend walking across parking lots. Pavement is really important. That much is clear. Since pavement is so important, we thought we would start a blog to write a little more about pavement and pavement contractors. They deserve mention, too. They have a hard job and one that requires quite a lot of skill. We'll explain some of the skill behind pavement work on this blog, and we'll also dive into other related topics.

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How Asphalt Recycling Is Improving Road Conditions And Reducing Maintenance Costs
7 September 2021

Asphalt pavement recyclers are commonly used to re …

Preparing to Pave Your Business’s Parking Area
24 August 2021

Paving the parking lot of your business is an impo …

Asphalt Parking Lot Paving for a Business Establishment
9 August 2021

Are you opening a new business and anticipate rece …

3 Things You Need To Know About Pay-Per-Event Snow Removal
3 August 2021

While some companies set up rolling or seasonal co …

Excavation During A Paving Project
28 July 2021

Excavation equipment is often used to prepare land …

How Asphalt Recycling Is Improving Road Conditions And Reducing Maintenance Costs

7 September 2021
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Asphalt pavement recyclers are commonly used to recycle large amounts of the road surface. Repaving highways and other long sections of roads can be expensive, and grinding the road surface and reusing the asphalt can offset the cost, making the process more efficient. Asphalt Recycling Recycling asphalt on-site is an excellent way to remove and replace the road surface with the same asphalt that you are taking from the road. This process is a good option for long, open roads that need grinding two or more inches before resurfacing. Read More

Preparing to Pave Your Business’s Parking Area

24 August 2021
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Paving the parking lot of your business is an important step for keeping the property easily accessible to your customers. It is also a major logistical undertaking that will require ample planning on your part to successfully complete. Consider the Flow of Traffic When Designing the Parking Lot Parking lots can be extremely hazardous areas due to the higher chances of individuals getting involved in accidents. Considering the flow of traffic through the parking lot will be an unnecessary step to keep this area of your business safe. Read More

Asphalt Parking Lot Paving for a Business Establishment

9 August 2021
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Are you opening a new business and anticipate receiving a large number of customers on a regular basis? If you intend on getting a parking lot constructed to make it more convenient for customers to visit your business establishment, choose the pavement material wisely. For example, you should consider your business profits and how much money you plan to put towards maintaining the parking lot after it has been constructed. If you want to make affordable repairs to the parking lot regularly for the next few years rather than spending a lot of money on major repairs, choose asphalt as the pavement material. Read More

3 Things You Need To Know About Pay-Per-Event Snow Removal

3 August 2021
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While some companies set up rolling or seasonal contracts with snow removal contractors, you can also get this service on a pay-per-event basis. This kind of contract only kicks in when you have snow to clear. What do you need to know about a pay-per-event service? 1. You Only Pay When Snow Is Removed You can't accurately predict exactly when snow will fall. Weather forecasts tell you when it might snow, but they don't always get this right. Read More

Excavation During A Paving Project

28 July 2021
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Excavation equipment is often used to prepare land for new pavement, or to remove existing pavement that is damaged. An operator uses hand controls to move a boom (long arm) that contains a bucket attachment. There are different types of excavators that are each used for specific applications. Equipment Types tracked excavator wheeled excavator suction excavator long-armed excavator Machinery Uses A tracked excavator is used primarily for digging. The steel tracks that lay below this type of machine will provide stability and a lower center of gravity, in comparison to a wheeled excavator. Read More

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