2017

A few years ago, I started looking into different ways to make my yard look a lot better. I realized that our entire driveway needed to be renovated and the sidewalk needed to be fixed, so I started looking into different paving solutions. I began talking with different contractors around the area about fixing the concrete, and before I knew it, I was working with true professionals who understood what we were faced with. They took their time, did the job right, and really made our yard stand out. This blog is totally dedicated to paving to improve your home.

Looking To Install A New Driveway? Learn The Benefits Asphalt Has Over Concrete

25 September 2017
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Asphalt and concrete are the two most commonly used materials for constructing a driveway. If you need a new driveway constructed, you may find yourself debating between the two. Asphalt has an advantage over concrete in a variety of areas. Here are a few of the benefits that asphalt has over concrete: An Asphalt Driveway Can Be Used Faster If you are looking to have a driveway installed on your property, odds are, you want to use the driveway quickly. Read More …

Tips To Help You Keep Your Asphalt Driveway From Deteriorating

22 September 2017
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Protecting your asphalt from deterioration from weather and weed growth can be a constant battle as a homeowner. Here is some insight to help you protect and repair damage that can occur over the center and edges of your asphalt driveway. Edge Treatments When the edges of your asphalt pavement have been installed properly, it will slope downward and taper off into the edging soil. If your asphalt was not installed properly, this edge may begin to crack and break apart, especially when vegetation grows against the edge. Read More …

When Do You Need To Reseal Asphalt?

17 September 2017
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The top coating of sealant on asphalt protects it from water intrusion, but that layer isn't invincible. Age and damage to the layer can nullify its protective qualities. However, it's kind of hard to tell -- actually, nearly impossible -- if the sealant has been breached unless the asphalt has suffered visible damage. The thing is, you want to prevent that damage to begin with. So, here are some times when you might want to consider getting the asphalt resealed: Read More …

Steps To Help You Prepare Your Asphalt For A Protective Sealcoating

15 September 2017
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An important part of protecting your asphalt pavement is restoring its moisture and water-proof barrier with an application of sealcoating. Sealcoating is a liquid tar emulsion that is spread over the top of the asphalt, restoring its moisture and flexibility, and sealing in cracks. But before you can apply a sealcoat layer, here are some steps you need to take to prepare it for application: Clean Off Fluid Spills As you use your asphalt pavement for driving and parking your vehicles, it is common to expect some dripping of vehicle fluids, such as brake fluid, gas, and oil. Read More …

Pave With Concrete

15 September 2017
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When it comes to paving your driveway you have a few options, but only asphalt and concrete are viable long term options. The good news is that both of these are great ways to pave your driveway and they both have benefits. Each have been used extensively for paving projects throughout the entire United States. While both of these materials are great options you want to pick the option that fits you the most. Read More …
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Paving To Improve Your Home

A few years ago, I started looking into different ways to make my yard look a lot better. I realized that our entire driveway needed to be renovated and the sidewalk needed to be fixed, so I started looking into different paving solutions. I began talking with different contractors around the area about fixing the concrete, and before I knew it, I was working with true professionals who understood what we were faced with. They took their time, did the job right, and really made our yard stand out. This blog is totally dedicated to paving to improve your home.

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