When you live out off the beaten path, sometimes there are often unpaved roads near you. Before considering a move to the country side, think of how unpaved roads, concrete driveways, and asphalt parking lots will affect you and your cars. Mud Mud is half dirt, half water and if it sits on your vehicle
Sitework is a common word in the construction industry that refers to the preparation of a construction site. It can mean a lot of different things. It can vary depending on the environment and goal or needs of the construction project. This is a very important step in good construction practices. It sets the stage
Most of cross at least one bridge a day, yet we rarely take bridge building into account. Whether it is just an overpass on our way to work, or a suspension bridge such as the Golden Gate Bridge. Some are large, some are small, some are old and some are new. Most of never stop
We have discussed potholes before, but what are they? Well to start, a pothole is a hole in the roadway that varies in size and shape, ranging from a few inches wide and deep to a few feet wide and deep. They are caused by water seeping in through cracks in the pavement and freezing.
Concrete is a heavy, rough building material made from a mixture of broken stone, gravel, sand, cement, and water. The first “concrete” was made by crushing and burning gypsum or limestone. When water and sand were added to these cements, it created mortar, or a plaster-like material, used to make stones stick together. It can
Road work is something that we see our entire lives. When you are a kid you have fun playing with toy cars. Pushing them around on the ground, pretending they’re on the road, but have you ever thought about what goes into the creation of our modern roadways? There’s actually a lot that happens and
It is inevitable that when you spend a good portion of your time in your car, you are going to encounter damaged roadways. Whether it is cracks in the pavement or full on potholes, high traffic locations are more likely to have damage by their very nature. Counties and states are responsible for hiring contractors
If you have ever driven by a new commercial property construction site, you have likely seen part of the process of paving a new parking lot. Read on to learn all about parking lot installation, step-by-step. Step One: Preparation and Marking To start with the process begins with preparing the are where the pavement will
A good driveway changes the property value and aesthetics of your whole house. You’ll have a few different choices for driveway paving, like concrete, asphalt, and stones. Each of these types of paving have certain benefits and drawbacks. Asphalt Driveways An asphalt driveway can maintain great condition and quality for at least 10 years, and
Business owners often overlook pavement repairs, roads, and parking lots when it comes to maintenance routines. It is easy to do. It is very easy to forget things like our roads and outdoor surfaces and not put them on the annual repairs and maintenance checklist. Customers often take these outdoor areas for granted for just
