Asphalt is one of the most durable and resilient paving materials in the world, but even it can’t completely withstand all of the harsh weather conditions and elements that it’s exposed to during the winter months. Canadian winters are particularly harsh on asphalt pavement with heavy snowfalls, frigid below-freezing temperatures, and massive ice formations. Failing […]
Author Archives: Lance Bradshaw
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Dec
Dec
You invest a lot of time and money into keeping your commercial property clean, presentable, and visually appealing for your customers and employees to use and enjoy. Installing and maintaining durable and flexible asphalt pavement is part of your overall property upkeep. A fresh and clean asphalt application can completely revamp the entire aesthetic of […]
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Dec
Dec
Preparing your asphalt parking lot or commercial driveway for the winter weather is your best bet for ensuring that it’ll maintain its structural integrity and strong maintenance all throughout the season. Over time, your asphalt parking lot will inevitably incur a few damages here and there. This is usually caused by regular usage and normal […]
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Nov
Nov
Asphalt parking lots require a great deal of routine maintenance in order to prolong their lifespan and save you a lot of money in the long run. The longer you leave your asphalt parking lot in disrepair, the harder and more labour-intensive and cost-prohibitive it is to maintain. Eventually, you may even have to replace […]
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Nov
Nov
A well-designed and constructed parking lot can last anywhere between 20 and 30 years with proper care. Unfortunately, even the highest quality asphalt pavement isn’t entirely invincible, though, and it can be damaged by harsh wear and tear. Winter weather patterns and driving habits are particularly hard on asphalt parking lots with the cold climates, […]
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Oct
Oct
Potholes are the bane of every property owner’s existence. Not only are they unsightly and off-putting, but once they start forming, they can easily spread like weeds in a garden, especially if your asphalt parking lot gets a lot of heavy traffic. Caused by a combination of factors including inclement weather conditions, sudden temperature fluctuations, […]
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Oct
Oct
If you just recently repaved, repaired, or applied a fresh layer of sealcoat to your commercial asphalt pavement, you may already be noticing unsightly tire scuff marks. Not to worry, though, because scuffing is a fairly common problem that occurs on most asphalt parking lots at one point or another, especially during peak business season. […]
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Oct
Oct
Sealcoating helps to improve the overall quality, appearance, maintenance, and longevity of your asphalt parking lot. But without proper sealer additives, like different types of latex, sealocating would be an ineffective practice. Sealer additives add an important layer of flexibility to the sealcoat while also suspending sand particles in the sealer to prevent them from […]
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Sep
Sep
Maintaining a clean, safe, and aesthetically pleasing asphalt parking lot is an important part of running a business. Unfortunately, many business and property owners tend to neglect the maintenance and cleanliness of their asphalt parking lots because they become preoccupied with other professional responsibilities. While it’s understandable that you might not always have the time […]
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Sep
Sep
A brand new, professionally installed asphalt parking lot requires a great deal of care and maintenance to make it last as long as possible. Despite the fact that asphalt is one of the most durable and reliable paving materials on the market, some wear and tear over the years is still inevitable. When you start […]