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Parking lots are built to last for decades, but the occasional repair or bit of maintenance is expected along the way. It’s important to schedule this maintenance when it’s clearly necessary, as doing so will minimize the lot’s operating costs and likely prevent costly replacement before it is time. For property owners, that means catching […]

Concrete can’t be beat in terms of durability. With just a modest amount of maintenance, the material will last for decades with minimal issues. As tough as it is, though, concrete isn’t completely invulnerable. Weather, wear, and the occasional accident can cause minor instances of damage to emerge in commercial concrete. If handled promptly, minor

Preparing Your Parking Lot for Freezing Conditions Before Winter Sets In It’s no secret that weather is pavement’s biggest enemy. Seasonal changes tend to expose structural weaknesses lurking inside of failing asphalt and concrete, resulting in sudden, severe failures. Most weather-related damage has more to do with seasonal cycles than with extreme weather itself. As

Addressing Stubborn Longitudinal Cracking Longitudinal cracking is ubiquitous on Texas highways, and any heavily trafficked road in the state, for that matter. These expansive cracks emerge parallel to the road’s edge and can extend for many feet before terminating. They tend to widen with time, so longitudinal cracks can be a pest for motorists and

How Heat Affects Parking Lots in Houston When Houston makes weather headlines, it is typically due to heat, flooding or hurricanes. This past summer, the heat was front and center with one record after another getting smashed. 2023 will officially go down as the hottest Houston summer of all time, and while relief is finally

Commercial development is ongoing all over the Bayou City, which means Houston’s paving companies are constantly busy. Parking lots, parking garages, access roads, foundations – if your commercial property is ready for development, you’ll need an expert Houston paving team to oversee much of that development. Pavement installation is a complex process that should only

If concrete or asphalt paving isn’t installed while observing best practices, that pavement is doomed to early failure. Whether it’s a parking lot, a road, a driveway, a sidewalk, or another large piece of commercial pavement, it should provide 25-30 years of reliable performance with proper installation and maintenance. This is only possible if the