An asphalt driveway is a big investment, so it’s important to address any needed repairs promptly to keep it in its best condition. Small cracks and other minor issues are easy to remedy if caught early enough, and staying on top of these will ensure that the asphalt driveway has the longest lifespan possible. If [...]
After you’ve invested thousands of dollars laying down a brand new asphalt driveway, you’ll want to do everything possible to keep it in great shape for years to come. So, how do you know how much to asphalt a driveway? The best way to extend the life of your asphalt driveway is to complete preventative [...]
If you have an asphalt driveway, cracks are inevitable. If you catch cracks while they are small and shallow, they’re fairly easy to repair. But what if you don’t notice the cracks until they’re larger? Larger cracks require a different approach, so unless you know how to fill cracks in an asphalt driveway, you’ll probably [...]
Asphalt is an ideal driveway surface material for many reasons. Asphalt is durable, relatively low-maintenance, and boosts your home’s curb appeal. According to a study from the University of Texas at Arlington, curb appeal can play a significant role in a home’s value. Thus, an asphalt driveway is also a wise financial investment. However, [...]
A new asphalt driveway can significantly boost your home’s curb appeal. As a homeowner, this will boost both your enjoyment of your property and your pride in it. According to the Wall Street Journal, research shows curb appeal can also play a significant role in a home’s value if you ever plan on selling. You [...]
Asphalt is often an ideal material for driveways, parking lots, and other such surfaces. Benefits asphalt offers include: Durability Affordability Easy maintenance However, not all asphalt is exactly the same. The type of asphalt one might use for a commercial property isn’t always the same as the asphalt a contractor might recommend for a home. [...]
Removing snow and ice from the asphalt surfaces of your property may be a task you dread every winter. Luckily, the process doesn’t need to be as cumbersome as you might expect. This guide offers a few tips for simplifying the process of removing ice and snow. Keep these tips in mind as the winter [...]
Asphalt is a common paving material. It's the hard black surface you see on most major roads and highways, as well as parking lots and driveways. It is the preferred material for paving due to many benefits, including aesthetics and durability. One of the characteristics of asphalt is that it is affected by heat. It [...]
Let us peel back the mystery of asphalt and uncover its durability and versatility. We will learn its composition, starting with rocks and progressing to the final product that paves our roads. The extraction of raw materials begins the process that creates the asphalt that enables our transportation network. This uncelebrated material is the hidden [...]
We all rely on roads every single day – but have you ever given any thought to how a road is built? Are you in need of one, but have no idea what the process looks like? It is easy to think that you just clear the space and press the asphalt. But, the truth [...]
