New asphalt paving makes a home or business look great. When you install new asphalt, you need to know how long it takes before it is safe to walk or drive on it. You could hurt yourself or damage the surface if you put weight on newly laid asphalt too soon. Fortunately, you can safely [...]
Asphalt or concrete for driveways and parking lots - which is the better choice? If you’re considering paving your driveway or parking lot, we know there are many different things to take into account when making your decision, including: How your driveway or parking lot may look Material performance and longevity Cost over all Time [...]
Asphalt pavement is a terrific paving choice for driveways, parking lots, roads and more. With good installation and regular, routine maintenance, your asphalt can last for a long time. But, there are a few things that can destroy asphalt and greatly shorten lifespan. It’s easy to avoid these problems, and prevent costly replacement or expensive [...]
Are you considering paving your driveway? At Top West Asphalt, we know there are many different things to take into account from how you want your driveway to look to the performance and longevity of your new driveway installation. Taking into account the amount of time needed to install the driveway, surface durability, and the [...]
What causes potholes? The short answer is distressed pavement, which occurs from aging asphalt, ongoing traffic, weather, and lack of maintenance. As cars and trucks pass over a weather-weakened or aging spot in the road, pieces of that road surface will break down, causing cracks and gaps. Without proper maintenance, even small cracks can become [...]
Asphalt is a popular paving material for driveways, parking lots, and other outdoor surfaces. Even though it is dark in color, it is still susceptible to staining, especially from oil. Vehicles can leave behind oil stains after being parked on asphalt for a period of time. If you catch an oil stain right away and [...]
Does your asphalt driveway need repair? Asphalt is an extremely durable paving material, but it is still susceptible to wear and tear over time from weather and vehicle traffic. How do you know when your asphalt driveway needs to be repaired? And what will asphalt repair entail? Get the answers to these questions [...]
When asphalt is first laid down it is a dark black color. Whether it’s a driveway or a newly paved road, it looks smooth and flawless. But over time the black fades to gray from the sun and traffic and loses its luster. Besides just looking faded, a gray driveway is an indication [...]
Asphalt is one of the most durable and versatile surfaces for roadways, parking lots, and driveways. It is strong enough to handle heavy trucks carrying heavy loads as easily as it can handle small cars and motorcycles. But it does have its own limitations. Let’s look at 5 of the most common categories of asphalt [...]
Can rain damage asphalt? Unfortunately, it can. Asphalt is a strong, durable material once it hardens. But even so, water can damage asphalt in a variety of ways. Water is an amazing force of nature that can harm nearly anything in its path. But rain damage can be prevented with the proper precautions, like [...]
