When you choose asphalt as the material for your paving project, you can quickly have a durable pavement at an economical price. However, like many construction projects, the longevity of an asphalt pavement is directly related to proper preparation. A major part of preparing to install asphalt paving is the sitework that contractors must perform. …
It is impossible to underestimate the important role that the property’s pavements play in the success of a commercial enterprise. When walkways, parking lots, and drives are attractive and safe, visitors tend to form a favorable impression of you. If the condition of your pavements is subpar, visitors might perceive that your offerings are also …
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If you have ever been in an old-fashioned diner, you probably heard the staff using special names for the meals. You might not know what two on a raft means, but the servers and cooks do. If a table of asphalt contractors happened to be seated in the diner, you might hear more unfamiliar terms. …
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As a responsible business owner or manager, you pay careful attention to the needs of your company and its employees. You make sure that your workers’ compensation policy covers every employee. You have a general liability policy to help protect your company against financial losses. You make sure that your vehicle liability policy covers every …
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You decided to install an asphalt pavement for several valid business reasons. It was less expensive than a similar concrete pavement, and it could be opened to traffic in less time. Snow melts faster on asphalt than concrete, and asphalt pavements offer superior traction. The luxurious, deep color of asphalt is considered aesthetically pleasing and …
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A successful asphalt paving project requires contractors and their crews to take a step-by-step approach that will result in an attractive, safe, durable pavement. Skipping even a single step, or executing a step incorrectly, can have disastrous consequences, including costly repairs, an unsightly appearance, a rough surface, or the premature failure of the pavement. Two …
Long Island property owners choose asphalt pavements for several excellent reasons, including cost, speed of construction, and aesthetic appeal. When maintained correctly, asphalt paving can have a surprisingly long life. However, the life expectancy of an asphalt pavement will depend on the quality of the installation, the pavement’s use, and the care that it receives. …
If you want an economical pavement that can be put into service quickly, offer a great deal of visual appeal, and deliver a surprisingly long life if given proper attention, asphalt paving checks all the boxes. However, a superior asphalt pavement requires a contractor who understands the various aspects involved in installing a new pavement …
Being a Long Island property manager can be a challenging occupation. Regardless of whether your primary purpose is to serve tenants, customers, residents, or the general public, you bear many responsibilities. However, most of your responsibilities can be encapsulated in a single directive, which is that you have a duty to protect the interests of …
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There are numerous factors that affect the longevity of an asphalt pavement, but an extremely critical part of the installation is the proper compaction of the asphalt mix. The goal of compaction is to make the mix denser by removing air voids and locking the aggregates together. Proper compaction produces a pavement that will be …
