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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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A Homeowner's Guide To Asphalt Driveway Staining
6 March 2023

Stains and discoloration can make an asphalt drive …

The Benefits Of Concrete Sealing
7 February 2023

Concrete sealing applies a protective coating to c …

What You Can Do To Your Home To Prevent Roof Rats
18 January 2023

Roof rats are a major nuisance. They are extremely …

Highway Pavement Repair And Striping Processes
5 January 2023

Line striping provides direction on busy roadways. …

4 Signs That Your Asphalt Overlay Is Overdue
8 December 2022

When you maintain it properly, your asphalt drivew …

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A Homeowner’s Guide To Asphalt Driveway Staining

6 March 2023
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Stains and discoloration can make an asphalt driveway look old before its time. Common culprits are oil and fluid leaks from cars, spilled paint or household chemicals, and environmental stains such as from moss or algae.  Cleaning Cleaning should be attempted before calling in a paving contractor, as minor stains can often be removed with a bit of elbow grease. Use kitty litter or an absorbent material made especially for oil and fluid spill to soak up the excess liquid. Read More 

The Benefits Of Concrete Sealing

7 February 2023
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Concrete sealing applies a protective coating to concrete surfaces to enhance their durability and appearance. The coating helps to protect the concrete from damage caused by moisture, UV rays, and other environmental elements. Here are some of the multiple benefits that concrete sealing offers. Increased Durability One of the primary benefits of concrete sealing is increased durability.  The coating helps to protect the concrete from damage caused by moisture, UV rays, and other environmental elements. Read More 

What You Can Do To Your Home To Prevent Roof Rats

18 January 2023
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Roof rats are a major nuisance. They are extremely good climbers and can squeeze through small openings, so prevention is important for keeping them out of your home. There are several steps you can take to keep these pests out of your home. Here are things you can do to improve your home and prevent roof rats from taking over. Keep Bushes and Trees Trimmed Roof rats love to hide in dense vegetation and shrubs. Read More 

Highway Pavement Repair And Striping Processes

5 January 2023
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Line striping provides direction on busy roadways. Striping is conducted by a municipal paving company. If you are in charge of overseeing a highway paving project, seek a bid from a licensed contractor and go over the duties that the paving crew will be responsible for. Outline The Project Adding striping to a highway is typically the final step completed during a paving project. An existing roadway may be in need of striping, if the previous paint has faded or if damage to parts of the pavement is going to require that striping be removed from the pavement. Read More 

4 Signs That Your Asphalt Overlay Is Overdue

8 December 2022
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When you maintain it properly, your asphalt driveway will serve you for years. However, a time will come when it will break down due to weather and other conditions, and you will have to repair or replace it. That said, replacing an asphalt driveway can be expensive, and most people would rather avoid the investment if possible. If facing such a case, you should know an overlay is an excellent way to resurface asphalt without going through the extra cost of replacing everything. Read More