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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How Striping Your Parking Lot Can Increase Curb Appeal
Parking lot striping is necessary in order to follow ADA regulations. However, there are many benefits and advantages that come with properly striping your parking lot. A freshly paved parking lot in particular should have bright and clear striping in order to create a beautiful curb appeal. If you’re wondering about the advantages that come […]
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Why Can’t You Just Pave Over Parking Lot Structural Problems?
Are you seeing cracks, potholes, and drainage issues when you inspect your parking lot? Are you thinking you might just be able to pave over them? Unfortunately, repairing and maintaining a parking lot isn’t that simple. Repairing asphalt is a very intensive job and, when done incorrectly, can cause serious damage. Don’t go the cheaper […]
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The Importance of Proper Base and Subgrade Construction in Parking Lots
As Meghan Trainor sang, “I’m all ’bout that bass.” Well, here at PTG Enterprises, we are all about that base…and subgrade. It doesn’t matter how good the asphalt is if the aggregate base and subgrade are not properly prepared. These are quite literally the foundation of your parking lot. Without a strong foundation, your parking […]
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Concrete vs. Asphalt Parking Lots
When it comes to repaving an existing parking lot (or paving a new parking lot) there are two options: asphalt and concrete. It is a hotly debated topic that has many scratching their heads. Which pavement has the most benefits? Which will last longer? Which makes the most sense for your specific job and, most […]
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Proper Base and Subgrade Construction for Parking Lots
A few weeks back, we discussed the Asphalt Installation Process: a quick overview of each and every step. This week, we are going to take a closer look at a single part of the process: Proper Base and Subgrade Construction. When it comes to paving parking lots, roadways, and other asphalt surfaces, there is perhaps […]
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Why Asphalt? Frequently Asked Questions Answered by My Pavement Guy
Highway engineers, business owners, and more continue to choose asphalt time and time again, but why? Why is asphalt used for roads, parking lots, and everything in between? What benefits does asphalt offer over other pavement materials? The Benefits of Asphalt Pavement Perpetual Pavements: Asphalt perpetual pavement is built to be maintained, lasting virtually forever […]
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Asphalt Cleaning Tips: How to Remove Oil Stains from Parking Lots
A clean parking lot says a lot about your business. It says you care about the little things. It gives your customers/clients that extra sense of calm knowing that you will take care of them the same way you take care of your parking lot. Seems crazy, doesn’t it. Well, it is not far from […]
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The Importance of Crackfilling: Don’t Let Your Parking Lot Waste Away
Cracks in your asphalt parking surface are an immediate cause for alarm. If left untreated, cracks will allow water to penetrate the surface, softening the stone base and leading to alligator cracking, spider webbing, pot holes and other forms of parking lot degradation. And as the weather quickly begins to cool this time of year, […]
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Asphalt Pavement Frequently Asked Questions
At PTG Enterprises, we get tons of questions about asphalt pavement. What is it made from? Can it be recycled? Is it cost-effective? Well, we will answer those questions and more. Below you will find the most Frequently Asked Questions about Asphalt Pavement: Q: What is Asphalt Pavement made from? A: Asphalt pavement is made […]
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