Every major industry has a few bad apples that give honest and legitimate business owners a bad reputation. Unfortunately, the contracting industry is no exception to this rule and there are a lot of dishonest contractors who only have their own best interest at heart. In order to protect yourself from falling victim to one […]
Tag Archives: asphalt paving
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Sep
Sep
Winter is fast approaching and before you know it, you’ll find yourself stocking up on large supplies of deicing salt to protect your asphalt driveway, parking lot, or local roadways. Road salt may be an instrumental initiative when it comes to accident prevention during those harsh and cold Toronto winters, but it may be doing […]
29
Aug
Aug
It used to be common practice among asphalt contractors and property owners to take a reactive approach when it came to implementing asphalt repairs or reconstruction. Essentially, they’d wait until significant damage became overwhelmingly apparent before taking steps to repair or reconstruct asphalt overlays. Over time, this has proven to be a vastly inefficient and […]
07
Aug
Aug
Unpredictable weather patterns and unseasonably cold summers can make it challenging to figure out a feasible time of year to apply sealcoating to your asphalt in the GTA. Summer is the standard time of year in most regions to sealcoat parking lots and driveways because it boasts warmer temperatures, prolonged periods of direct sunlight, and […]
31
Jul
Jul
Sometimes, it can be difficult to find reliable parking lot sealing contractors in Toronto who offer high-quality residential and commercial maintenance services. Unfortunately, a lot of companies choose to specialize in either residential or commercial work due to the varying nature of their jobs. This means that as a property owner, it’s up to you […]
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May
May
Complete exterior upkeep is essential to raising and maintaining the curb appeal of any property, whether it’s residential or commercially owned. A great way to add curb appeal to the exterior of your home or business in Toronto is by hiring a qualified parking lot sealing contractor. They can inspect the state of your driveway […]
03
Apr
Apr
Parking curbs are one of those universal parts of every day life that many people simply don’t notice or pay attention to their appearances or functions. Most people tend to take for granted that different types of curbs even exist until they need to repair or replace a curb on their commercial or residential properties. […]
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Mar
Mar
Most drivers generally don’t give much thought to the pavement they’re driving on; oftentimes, their main objective is simply to reach their destinations without any incident. While this is a fairly common practice, it’s interesting to note that there’s actually a great deal of structural planning and overlay that goes into creating a safe and […]
06
Mar
Mar
Distortion in asphalt pavement occurs when there is a severe weakness in the subgrade of your asphalt pavement that causes the asphalt to shift before it has properly set. The movement usually takes place after construction has ended. It’s often the result of shoddy workmanship combined with the harsh effects of natural elements and the […]
08
Dec
Dec
Motorists and pedestrians alike rely heavily on parking lot markings for guidance and positioning. If line markings aren’t cohesive, your customers may be confused as to where to park or where they can safely walk. This can lead to accidents, illegal parking in fire zones, and blocked entryways. If the parking lot line painting is […]