Parking lots rarely fail overnight.They fail one small crack at a time. Every season brings stress: heat, water, load, oxidation, tire friction.These forces slowly weaken the surface and the structure underneath.When maintenance stops, the damage compounds.When...
If you manage a commercial property, you’ve probably heard contractors throw around terms like “patching,” “overlaying,” and “repaving.”Most property managers know these are repair methods — but not the real difference between them. After more than a decade working on...
Delivery traffic has increased every year — Amazon, UPS, FedEx, food distributors, freight carriers, landscaping trucks, trash haulers, you name it.Most commercial properties were never designed to handle this constant heavy load. After more than 10 years working on...
Most property owners think parking lot maintenance is something they can “get to later.”But in the paving industry, “later” is where costs multiply. After more than 10 years working on commercial properties, one pattern has been consistent: 👉 Delaying small repairs...
Sealcoating is one of the most important maintenance steps for any asphalt parking lot — but most property managers aren’t sure how often it should actually be done. The short answer: Every 2–3 years for high-traffic commercial properties Every 3–5 years for...
If you’re planning an asphalt project, one of the most common questions is: “How long does asphalt take to dry?” Here’s the short answer: Initial dry time: 2–4 hours Ready for light traffic: 24 hours Ready for heavy vehicles: 48–72 hours Full cure: 30 days But drying...
