Posts by pwsbuilder

Does your asphalt driveway require special care in the winter months? Before the snow, sleet, and ice cover this paved area, take a look at what you need to know about wintertime care, maintenance, and repairs. Asphalt and Water While water on its own shouldn’t erode your asphalt driveway surface, when the temperatures drop, this…

Residential driveways are commonly made from either asphalt or concrete, and each material is preferable in certain situations. Here’s a look at the advantages of asphalt and of concrete, along with when you might use either one. Budget: Asphalt Costs Less Than Concrete If budget is your primary consideration, asphalt driveways cost less to put…

Today, many driveways and parking lots are made of asphalt since property owners appreciate the benefits it offers. If your business has an asphalt parking lot, you need to protect the lot from water damage. Water damage can decrease the strength of asphalt, and in turn, affect the quality and durability of your parking lot.…

While asphalt paving has a long life, this material degrades slowly as it ages. It will lose some of its sleek good looks, and it may start to show signs of cracking. This is a natural process. Exposure to the elements and constant heavy use all take a toll. If your asphalt driveway has started…

Asphalt can be found almost anywhere. From roads to driveways, asphalt has only grown more common over time. Though it is often looked over, asphalt has its own intricate and interesting production process. From the ground to the road, learn how asphalt is made. From the Ground Where there’s oil, there’s asphalt. Asphalt cement is…

As you plan your new or revamped parking lot, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make about its layout is whether to use right angle parking or angled spaces. The choice between these two styles may seem arbitrary, but each has its own pros and cons and each can help your lot achieve…

Does your business’s asphalt driveway have damage? Potholes are a common type of paving problem that can affect your property. If this is your first experience with paving, take a look at the top pothole questions answered. What Are Potholes? Before you can attempt to repair a pothole, you need to make sure your business’s…

You may have heard that asphalt is already an environmentally friendly choice for pavement when compared to materials such as concrete. Typically, the ease of recycling is cited as a chief reason for this superiority. But in practice, the eco-friendliness of your parking lot depends a lot on design and specific details. Here are some…

If you didn’t have the wiggle room in your business budget to complete asphalt repairs in the fall or if you simply overlooked it, you may be kicking yourself for leaving it too late. After all, mid-winter isn’t typically considered an ideal time for outdoor repair work such as asphalt repairs. In addition, you may…

A new asphalt driveway isn’t just useful, it also improves the overall appearance of your home. If you are planning to have a drive installed, you need to know what to expect. Full curing time can be up to 12 months for newly installed asphalt. Although you don’t have to be incredibly delicate during this…