What is a sealcoat? Sealcoat is a liquid mixture of emulsified asphalt, water, mineral fillers and various other products. This mix is applied directly to asphalt pavement as a protection from [...]
When paving an area, once the land is properly prepared, the next step in the process is laying down the subgrade. Most people only consider the top layer of asphalt or concrete when thinking [...]
Durability of asphalt and concrete is a significant factor when choosing a paving surface. Each have their pros and cons. Picking the proper surface will be determined by needs of your particular [...]
Which is better? Asphalt or concrete? The debate rages on and unfortunately there is no definitive answer. To determine the answer you will need to consider the following questions: Which one is [...]
Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) is the traditional process used when constructing asphalt pavements. At temperatures above 300ºF the petroleum based, asphalt binders become more liquid and flow more readily.
With many regulations dictating how storm water and runoff is handled many businesses are turning to a porous asphalt solution for their parking lots and other paved surfaces.
Asphalt pavement is one of America’s building blocks. It has nearly 3 million miles of paved roads and highways and 93 percent of those are paved with asphalt. Asphalt pavements are easy to [...]
Why does concrete flake and spall? In areas of the country that are subjected to freezing and thawing the concrete should be air-entrained to resist flaking and scaling of the surface. If [...]
Many materials have no effect on concrete. However, there are some aggressive materials, such as most acids, that can have a deteriorating effect on concrete.