Morris Jennings

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The Pavement Below

The next time you are in a driveway or parking lot, look down. You'll see pavement. Unless you have ever had a parking lot paved yourself, you probably have not spent a lot of time thinking about pavement before. Well, that's about to change. See, you happen to have arrived on a blog about pavement and paving contractors. We really like this topic, and so we write about it a lot. You're invited to read our articles. At first, you may not be too excited by that prospect, but we promise — there's a lot to learn about paving, and it's far more interesting than you'd think.

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Things That Will Impact The Life-Cycle Cost Of Your Commercial Pavements

8 July 2021
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Your newly constructed driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and other paved surfaces will all play a huge part in the management of human traffic on your commercial property. However, they require ongoing maintenance and occasional repairs to remain in good working condition and keep looking pristine.  Here are some of the things you'll need to do to get the most out of your commercial pavements. Sealcoating All paved surfaces are susceptible to cracking, and that's where sealcoating comes in. Read More …

4 Things To Know When Repaving Your Asphalt Drive

2 July 2021
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A new asphalt driveway can make your home look better. However, there are some things you should be aware of before installation begins.  1. You May Not Need a Full Installation If you already have an aging or damaged asphalt driveway, you may not need to have a full installation. If the base material is still in excellent shape, there is the option of resurfacing your old driveway instead. The asphalt service will grind down the top couple of inches of the old asphalt after filling any deep cracks or potholes. Read More …

How To Prevent Asphalt Driveway Aging

2 July 2021
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When it comes to an asphalt driveway, the most damaging element is time. Most driveways don't experience heavy use, so damage is often the result of the normal asphalt aging process. Fortunately, you can slow down asphalt aging so your driveway has a much longer service lifespan. Signs of Aging One of the earliest signs of aging is small cracks over the surface of the paving. Over time, these cracks will get larger and the asphalt will look worse. Read More …

The Benefits of Seal Coating Your Driveway

30 June 2021
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If you have a paved asphalt driveway, you likely enjoy having a smooth surface to ride and walk on as you leave and return to your property. Protecting your driveway with a layer of seal coating is extremely beneficial, and the installation of this medium should be performed every year or two to keep your driveway's surface in the best possible condition. Here are the advantages you obtain with asphalt seal coating. Read More …

Answering A Child’s Questions About Asphalt Paving Work

29 June 2021
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Young children typically enjoy watching heavy equipment operators at work. When parents bring kids past the construction of a new parking lot or road, these adults likely will be asked several questions about the work being done. Eventually, asphalt paving takes place, and additional queries from the youngsters result. The adults might want to brush up on their knowledge so they can give their children informative responses. Asphalt Pricing A child might wonder why driveways on their street are a different color than this new parking lot or road. Read More …