It is hard to go through an average day in America without encountering asphalt many times. We are a nation of highways and driveways, to the point that it is part of our national identity. Based on polls conducted by the National Asphalt Pavement Association, at least 90% of all roads in America are paved
Hicks Asphalt Paving & Concrete has had the pleasure of working at the University of Florida with projects involving asphalt, concrete, and site work. Working at a university is a unique situation. While the work is commercial work, it is a different situation than a usual commercial site. On campus projects have heavier traffic than
Hardscaping is the paved and poured part of landscaping on any given property, commercial or residential. Essentially, it brings the human aspect to the green parts of properties. Read on to learn more about what exactly hardscaping is. Additionally, learn how homeowners can use hardscaping to their advantage. What Is Hardscaping? Hardscaping is the part
Driveways are an important part of every home’s curb appeal, so it is no surprise that people consider a wide range of options when it comes to their driveway material. A popular debate right now is asphalt vs. paving stones. Fundamentally, for many people, asphalt vs. paving stones boils down to a debate of function
Last week we began comparing and contrasting asphalt and concrete. Primarily, we focused on the installation process. The first steps for both asphalt and concrete are quite similar, but after a point, they diverge. This week we continue to explore asphalt and concrete as options for residential paving. Part Two of this series will consist
When it comes to residential paving materials, asphalt and concrete are undoubtedly the forerunners of the race. Both materials have the reputation of being long-lasting and the most reasonable budget wise. Asphalt and concrete have many similarities, but key distinguishing details that separate them from one another. Read on to compare and contrast asphalt and
Hicks is Proud to Launch Our New Website In order to better serve our customers and be a source of information for the industry at large, Hicks is proud to announce the launch of our new website! In addition to allowing those interested to quickly request service and learn more about our company, we
