| Periodic seal-coating slows pavement deterioration by moisturizing and sealing your asphalt like hand lotion does your skin |
| For maximum benefit, asphalt should be sealed every 24-36 months |
| Seal-coating should not be applied during cold weather. Sustained temperatures of 55 degrees or more are necessary to ensure proper drying and bonding |
| Newly sealed surfaces should be free of traffic for 24 hours |
| Newly paved surfaces should not be seal-coated for 3 months |
| Carefully inspect your pavement on a regular basis for cracks, fading pavement markings, and other signs of failure or liability issues |
| Proper attention to cracks will prevent problems from spreading and double the life of pavement |
| Linear cracks that are between ¼-inch wide and 1-inch require crack-sealing to prevent water erosion of the aggregate base (gravel) that supports your asphalt. |
| Crack widening or “routing” is strongly suggested to ensure the crack sealant bonds adequately to the crack surface |
| Hot weather will soften asphalt allowing sharp or pointed objects to damage the surface if it isn’t protected |
| Pavement defects in high visibility areas such as entrances can be repaired without unsightly seams using infra-red technology |
| Resurfacing; sometimes referred to as an “overlay” is often a sound solution for restoration of deteriorated asphalt. Pre-existing problems such as cracking, and base or sub-base damage should be resolved before resurfacing pavement |
| Concrete needs at least 4-7 days to cure. |
| Lot marking using a “straight-in” design (at 90°) allows for the most stalls and allows for a two-way traffic flow |
| According to ADA guidelines, all businesses must have the proper amount of handicapped-accessible parking stalls, and required van parking spaces |
| Quality, professional paving contractors will always help you find value based solutions that maximize the effectiveness of your budgeted dollars. The true professionals are in it for the long haul, and they want your business forever. |
Not all paving contractors are properly equipped for the job at hand. If the proposal price seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Third party engineering is often unnecessary when a quality, professional paving contractor is chosen. If job specs require a third party, the professional paving contractor will ensure third party engineering is sound and value based.
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