Asphalt pavement requires a great deal of maintenance to stay in tiptop shape and retain its structural integrity, functionality, and smooth appearance for as long as possible. Sealcoating is an important aspect of the maintenance process. But there are specific times of the year and climates during which seal coating is most effective. In Ontario, […]
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Jul
Jul
Summer sunshine…there’s nothing bad about it. Well, almost. It’s true that summer can provide a lot of fun-in-the-sun, but if there’s one thing it can affect negatively—especially because of the sun—it is asphalt. If you’re a business owner with large commercial asphalt pavement surfaces, you need to know the truth about how asphalt is affected […]
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Jul
Jul
Commercial asphalt pavement maintenance takes on many different forms. Sometimes it means implementing various types of parking lot repairs as needed. Other times, it means having to repave your commercial parking lot either partially or completely. Depending on the extent of the damages your parking lot is exhibiting, the maintenance costs can vary. So how […]
07
Jul
Jul
Summer is the best time of year to repair and maintain your commercial asphalt pavement for a number of reasons—the ideal weather conditions are just one of many. Since there’s no snow or ice to contend with, you can and should take the time to inspect your parking lot thoroughly to look for minor and […]
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Jun
Jun
Believe it or not, summer heat and UV rays from the sun can be just as tough on your asphalt pavement as winter elements but in different ways. Blacktops attract and retain a lot of heat, especially in the middle of July when peak temperatures average between the high 20s and low 30s (degrees Celsius). […]
02
Jun
Jun
Potholes in asphalt roads and parking lots are usually a sign of a number of factors at play. Most commonly, they’re caused by gradual wear and tear over time. Sometimes, poor construction and structural weakness can also be the culprit. Whatever the cause is, potholes can do a lot of damage to vehicles that inadvertently […]
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May
May
You work hard to manage your business. Whether you’re a landlord leasing a commercial property or a small business, it’s important to make sure the exterior of your property is properly maintained at all times. After all, it’s important to make a good first, second, and third impression on anyone who uses your commercial parking […]
05
May
May
High-quality commercial parking lot design and construction begins with compliance with local building codes and ordinances. Once you have an idea of what commercial parking lot paving standards entail, you can begin to determine what type of design will suit your business the best. Assess the amount of space you have to work with and […]
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Apr
Apr
There’s a lot of planning, maintenance, and work that goes into managing a successful business. One of the first things customers notice about your business is the condition of your parking lot. If your parking lot is littered with potholes, cracks, dips, depressions, and other damages, it can give off the impression that you don’t […]
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Apr
Apr
After a long and cold winter, spring is a good time to start catering to you asphalt pavement needs. Commercial parking lots in particular endure a lot of damages or wear and tear during the winter months. Frigid temperature fluctuations, heavy heaps of snow, hail, ice, and other elements can all do a lot of […]