How to Keep Your Asphalt Looking New
Get tips on how to keep your asphalt looking new from Topwest Asphalt, a leading asphalt contractor in Abbotsford.
7 Questions to Ask Potential Contractors
Choosing a reliable asphalt contractor can be challenging, but it is incredibly important. While a high-quality, professional job can last for decades, substandard work can begin to fall apart in as little as two years. Fortunately, taking the time to thoroughly interview potential contractors can help to ensure that you hire the best. Price is [...]
5 Tips for Hiring a Street Sweeping Company
Hiring a contractor for any project is a big decision. You need to ensure that the company you select is well-qualified, experienced, and able to provide the service you need on time and on budget. Yet for many people, hiring a street sweeping company is not an everyday occurrence. How can you be sure that [...]
4 Ways to Protect Your Asphalt Against a Storm
In both summer and winter, severe weather is a fact of life. While properly laid asphalt is durable and relatively weather-resistant, big storms could spell big problems if there are any existing issues. Before a storm hits, take the time to make sure your asphalt is ready for the onslaught. Here are 4 ways to [...]
6 Benefits of Sealcoating Asphalt
Do you have an asphalt driveway or parking lot? If so, periodically sealcoating your asphalt is recommended. While asphalt is a solid, durable surface, it is still susceptible to damage from a variety of sources. Sealcoating protects your asphalt from such damage, prolonging the life of your surface. Consider these 6 Benefits of sealcoating your asphalt driveway. […]
4 Tips to Help Your Asphalt Driveway Last
Asphalt driveways normally last for about 20 years. However, the way you treat them can make them last a bit longer or, if they are mistreated, significantly reduce their lifespan. To maximize the life of your asphalt driveway, follow these four simple tips. […]
How to Protect Asphalt and Maximize Your Investment
Whether you are interested in a new driveway or a municipal road, asphalt is a major investment. With regular care and maintenance, it can last for 20 or more years. However, asphalt that is not maintained can easily fall victim to cracking, potholes, and eventual failure. Here is how you can protect your asphalt and maximize your investment. […]
How to Prepare Your Asphalt for Winter
It’s that time of year again. Cold nights and chilly mornings are still giving way to afternoon warmth, but with Thanksgiving over and Christmas on the way, it is just a matter of time before we settle in for another frigid winter. Winter can be tough on asphalt, but taking a few precautions now can help to protect your driveway or parking lot through the long, cold months. […]
Fall Asphalt Maintenance Checklist
In the fall, the weather begins to cool and can lead to many changes around your home or business. While many people are checking their houses to ensure that everything is ready for the winter, most people forget to check their driveways or parking lots. If they are made out of asphalt, then the fall [...]
Asphalt Parking Lot Repair for Colleges: Things to Consider
College campuses play host to hundreds, thousands, or tens of thousands of students, depending on size. A constant stream of car, bike, and foot traffic from students, faculty members, and visitors can wreak havoc if careful and ongoing maintenance is not performed. Yet careful planning is vital, as no campus can afford to just shut [...]