October 19, 2018
WATER is the most destructive element to our pavements. If it rained and snowed everywhere but on our roads, bridges and parking lots, 90 percent of […]
December 28, 2017
Sight geometry affects the sight distance available to the driver. But what about the basics of stop signs? Two-way stop control When determining corner sight distance, […]
December 13, 2017
When it comes to hard surfaces for pavement and other similar applications you generally have two choices: asphalt or concrete. Even though both surfaces are similar there are […]
November 22, 2017
John Loudon McAdam (1756–1836) John McAdam John Loudon McAdam was born in Ayr, Scotland in 1756. In 1787 he became a trustee of the Ayrshire Turnpike in the Scottish Lowlands and […]
November 7, 2017
Each year, a large number of slip/trip and fall incidents occur in parking lots and adjacent walking surfaces that result in serious and, in some cases, […]
October 26, 2017
As we know water is the most important compound ensuring life on this planet; But on paved roads the presence of water is usually trouble and […]
October 11, 2017
Do parking lots pose special hazards? Parking lots are a special adjunct to many workplaces. Even though you may not be conducting your job there (unless […]
September 26, 2017
First you want to remove the oil as quickly as possible. If the oil is left on the asphalt it will soften the pavement and eventually […]
September 13, 2017
Thousands of years before urban planning, motor vehicles or even the wheel. Our first roads were spontaneously formed by humans and animals walking the same paths […]
September 5, 2017
First a bit of history; Pottery makers in the 15th and 16th century England would take advantage of the ruts that wagon and coach wheels gouged […]
August 22, 2017
The appearance of a parking lot can be enhanced by proper line striping. The color and the type of paint chosen have much to do with […]
August 9, 2017
The use of additives is beneficial both to the contractor and the customer. When using additives properly the actual cost of the sealer will go up […]
July 25, 2017
Taking the cheapest price is not always a good idea when choosing your pavement maintenance contractor. If service and quality are not important and your budget […]
April 26, 2017
If you have noticed ugly brown sports or streaks on your parking lot or within your parking lines, you are not alone. This unsightly occurrence is […]
April 7, 2017
In New England white stains, dots or lines are often noticed on freshly sealed parking lots. These stains were probably there before the sealcoating was done […]
January 31, 2017
Since we live in New England, the weather is most certainly unpredictable. We have lucked out thus far with the amount of snow we have received. […]
January 19, 2017
Don’t wait until its too late to fix your catch basins and storm drains. Call us today for a FREE estimate on all of your asphalt […]
December 9, 2016
Curbing in your parking lot can play many rolls. Curbing can be used to establish the edge of the pavement so that vehicles stay on the […]
November 22, 2016
Pavement Repair Using Hot Applied Mastic Patch (HAMP) – An Alternative to Traditional Crack Sealants and Cut & Patch with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA). Does your […]
November 22, 2016
Catch basins are usually an out of sight, out of mind portion of the parking lot until sinkholes develop in your asphalt causing major problems and […]
October 3, 2016
Asphalt patching becomes necessary when the surface of your asphalt parking lot or roadway becomes distressed to the point where severe alligators or potholes start to […]
September 8, 2016
The summer is over. Daylight savings is over and the daylight hours are getting shorter. What this means is the dreaded winter is right around the […]
August 29, 2016
Invasive tree roots are a common problem for homeowners and in commercial settings. They sneak into septic lines, under sidewalks, and can ruin asphalt courts (i.e. […]
August 19, 2016
Why is this guy in my way? Road shoulders are useful to bicyclists traveling on roads that do not have dedicated bike lanes. However, cyclists are […]
July 28, 2016
Below is a list of questions I am constantly asked about sealcoating, we thought they may be useful. Why Sealcoat? You have a large investment in […]
July 20, 2016
We can paint your parking stalls to match your company colors! Instead of the traditional white lines, with yellow fire lanes and no parking areas we […]
June 16, 2016
Gas and oil spills on your asphalt parking lot happen. Hopefully, your asphalt parking lot has been protected from this by sealcoating. If not, then here […]
May 25, 2016
We were at the Condominium Trade show yesterday in Boston! Did you stop by our booth and check it out?
May 19, 2016
We are frequently asked “how many Handicap Spaces does my parking lot need?” All parking lots for customers, visitors or businesses with the exception of valet […]
April 21, 2016
How long should an asphalt parking lot be closed after it has been sealcoated? Opening a parking lot too soon can affect the short and long […]