When choosing a suitable paving material for your residential property, there are many factors to consider. Not only does your choice of material impact the aesthetic appeal of your property, but it also affects durability, maintenance requirements, and the overall value of your home. There are five key considerations to consider when selecting a residential paving material. Durability and Maintenance One of the most important considerations when choosing a paving material is its durability and maintenance requirements. [Read More]

Concrete pavement is a popular material choice for many outdoor projects, such as driveways, sidewalks, and patios. While concrete pavement can last for decades with proper care and maintenance, neglecting it can lead to early deterioration. To ensure your concrete pavement lasts its full lifespan, here are some tips and tricks to maintain it. Re-Grade Sloped Areas Regrading sloped areas is an important step when it comes to the maintenance of concrete pavement. [Read More]

If your parking lot is looking worse for wear, you may not have to replace it. An asphalt overlay provides a new, undamaged surface, but saves time and money as the original base and lower course of asphalt can be reused.  1. Surface Milling The top layer of the asphalt must be ground away, which is called milling. Surface milling creates a roughened surface that the new asphalt can bond with more thoroughly. [Read More]

Even though asphalt is often thought of as one type, there can actually be dramatic variances between the finished product depending on the materials used. If the paving contractor discusses different types of aggregate that can be used, the topic of steel slag may come up.  Steel slag is an aggregate made up of the byproduct or waste that naturally comes from the steel-making process. Not only is steel slag in asphalt a natural way to utilize a waste product, but it also poses a list of benefits when used in the asphalt's makeup. [Read More]