If your parking lot develops flooded areas, this can be a huge safety concern for drivers and pedestrians. Water can also damage the asphalt itself, which is why regular drainage of your asphalt pavement is essential for maintaining a safe and stable parking lot. Depending on where the water is flooding, you can encounter different […]
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Why Asphalt Cracks and How to Repair It
Commercial asphalt parking lots are especially vulnerable to developing cracks during cold weather seasons. These cracks develop from the excess water vapor in the air, as well as snow, ice, and rain that frequently fall during late autumn and winter. However, if asphalt cracks develop, there are some solutions that PTG Enterprises is eager to […]
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Asphalt Index 101: What It Is And How It Affects You
Have you noticed that the price of asphalt changes frequently? This is because the cost of asphalt is dictated by the Asphalt Index, which changes every month. Maryland’s asphalt index is determined by The Maryland Asphalt Association, which updates its website every month with the new price. As of June 1, 2018, the Maryland asphalt […]
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Why Does Asphalt Deteriorate?
As one of the most durable materials used in construction, asphalt adds dependability and strength to all paving and building projects. Aside from those factors, the result is also a sleek, professional look that will make people marvel. However, like any other material, over time asphalt will start to show signs of its age and exposure. […]
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Asphalt is America’s Most Recycled Material
Believe it or not, asphalt is America’s most recycled material! In fact, asphalt pavement is now being recycled and reused at a rate over 99%. “Every year, approximately 73 million tons of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) are reused, or nearly twice as much as the combined total of 40 million tons of recycled paper, glass, […]
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What Causes Asphalt Pavement Deterioration?
Asphalt pavement is both durable and resilient. And it has to be. Asphalt pavement takes a beating on a daily basis. Between regular traffic and Mother Nature, your pavement needs to be strong. However, over time, even the toughest asphalt will start to deteriorate. What Causes Asphalt Pavement Deterioration? There are actually a few likely […]
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Asphalt Pavement Deterioration: Maryland DC, & Virginia Asphalt Contractor
Asphalt is used everywhere, from roads and parking lots to runways and more. And why not? Asphalt boasts several benefits, including: Asphalt has excellent waterproofing properties. Asphalt has excellent binding (or cementing) properties to hold the aggregates in the pavement. Asphalt pavement has a long life & resurfacing is quick. Asphalt is America’s most recycled […]
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Quality Asphalt from Your Pavement Guy at PTG Enterprises, Inc.
With the weight of vehicles that it bears and the perpetual usage it undergoes, it may seem as though asphalt is a naturally indestructible material. But it’s not – the effects of traffic and the elements will wear the material down over time, just like the tires on your car. That’s why whether your asphalt […]
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Need an Asphalt Contractor around Baltimore, Maryland? PTG Enterprises!
When your parking lot or pavement is beginning to show signs of wear and tear, you need to call on an expert contractor, like PTG Enterprises! When you contact PTG, we’ll meet with you and perform a site visit to ensure we’re familiar with every aspect of the project. You’ll receive a thorough, detailed estimate […]
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Black is the New Green :: Asphalt Pavement and Sustainability
As Americans become increasingly concerned with the concept of Going Green, environmentally sustainable pavements are also rising in popularity. Fortunately, the asphalt pavement industry has been working for decades on making its pavement greener. Asphalt is America’s most recycled material. Asphalt is the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly pavement on the market. While production of asphalt […]
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