Paving
How to Choose the Right Asphalt Paving Contractor?
Driveway paving is a significant investment in your home, but it’s an investment that will pay off for years to come. Before looking for a paving contractor, ensure you know what to consider before choosing one! The right paving contractor will be the expert at creating driveways that last, ensuring all your design requirements are…
Read MoreRoad Construction and Preventive Maintenance
Roads last anywhere from 18 to 25 years, depending on the material. But preventative maintenance is essential to get them to survive for a quarter of a century. In this post, we explore how builders construct roads. We then look at some preventive maintenance techniques they can use to keep paved surfaces in good condition,…
Read MoreAsphalt Repair and What You Need to Know
As the colder winter months draw closer, now is the time to begin planning any necessary maintenance or upgrades to your driveway, parking lot, or other areas of your property before they become necessary. Think about what asphalt repair projects need to be done before the temperature drops and mother nature covers Ottawa and the…
Read MoreWhat type of asphalt is best for your driveway?
Asphalt driveways are popular because they are durable and look great. Did you know that there are several types of asphalt? They are all made differently and serve different purposes. In other words, different types of asphalt pavement are created for different quality levels. Asphalt is a mixture of sand, gravel, and asphalt cement. And…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between asphalt paving and seal coating?
Nothing compares to the appearance of freshly done asphalt. It is so smooth and black that it gives your property a new feeling. Unfortunately, paving can take a beating and lose its beautiful appearance. When that happens, you may wonder how to bring it back. Should you opt for seal coating, or would you be…
Read MoreHow often should I have to seal my asphalt driveway?
It’s easy to get excited about your asphalt driveway. The driveway looks so shiny and new. You’d like to keep it looking that way forever. Ensuring your asphalt driveway lasts long and keeps its good looks requires a maintenance schedule. One of the key parts of maintaining your asphalt driveway is to seal coat…
Read More3 Best Paving Materials for Asphalt Paving and why?
Asphalt Paving Asphalt is a paving material used for all sorts of outdoor projects, including airports, golf courses, superstores, parking lots, and tennis courts. According to the Canadian government, the country’s factories produce more than 30 million tonnes of the material annually. Asphalt is made of bitumen, a thick, sticky fraction of crude oil, unsuitable…
Read MoreDoes Asphalt Seal Coating Work?
When done correctly, asphalt seal coating is acknowledged as one of the most useful preventative maintenance treatments for your asphalt parking lot. The preparation of the asphalt surface, crack filling (if applicable), and application of a coal tar-based pavement sealer in ideal weather circumstances are the keys to a successful seal coating program. Far too…
Read MoreWhat are the different types of asphalt?
Hot Mix Asphalt This is the most common type of asphalt that is used for driveways. The mixture is made up of aggregate as well as asphalt cement. The material is combined and heated to create the final product. This mixture is poured into the paving site. A compactor is used to press it into…
Read MoreHow to hire a trusted general asphalt paving contractor
Asphalt paving is very popular in Canada. One of the primary benefits of asphalt is its versatility. If you’re looking to spruce up your driveway or invest in new asphalt paving for commercial premises, it’s essential to find an asphalt paving contractor you can trust. This guide contains all the information you need to hire…
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