The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed in 1990 and established a large variety of regulations, many of them relevant to property owners. And some of those regulations target parking lot accessibility and safety for people with disabilities. That means your parking lots must follow certain standards or your business could be hit with […]
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If installed and maintained by an experienced Houston professional, asphalt pavement will last for decades. If there are issues with the pavement’s installation, though, asphalt will soon show signs of damage. And, of course, weather and wear will also cause asphalt paving to deteriorate over time. If your asphalt surface is starting to fail, these
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Site Development and Grading Services for Commercial Construction During site development, grading is what gives the land its slope and shape. Both are critical for ensuring the final construction matches the architectural drawings. Grading can also be one of the most labor-intensive parts of the process as tons (literally) of topsoil needs to be removed,
Asphalt is one of the world’s most useful construction materials. According to the National Asphalt Pavement Association, 94 percent of all U.S. roads, 90 percent of parking lots, and more than 80 percent of commercial airport runways are surfaced with asphalt. Construction professionals place a lot of trust in asphalt, and for many reasons. Some
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Dirt work sets the foundation for your building’s foundation, so it must be done right. Otherwise, that foundation, and eventually the building itself, will be stressed by underlying soil conditions. Along the Gulf Coast, proper site preparation is especially important. Some of the most challenging conditions for foundation work are located here, where weather and
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The first thing people will see when they drive up to your business is the pavement surrounding the building—not how the inside of your business looks, how friendly your staff is, or what kind of products or services you sell. The first impression is the parking lot, the curbs and the sidewalk leading up to
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Asphalt emulsions are a scientific marvel – one that can protect driveways, parking lots and many other high traffic areas. Like applying wax on a car, asphalt emulsions provide an additional layer of defense from the elements, and they also improve the load-bearing potential of the pavement. Asphalt emulsions can be applied to asphalt and
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It’s inevitable – asphalt will eventually crack. As durable and flexible as asphalt is, it will slowly shift as conditions change. Surges in vehicle traffic, drying soils, temperature, water intrusion – all of these can cause asphalt areas to crack. Asphalt cracks happen, but they still require prompt attention. If they’re caught early enough, a
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Asphalt and concrete are both top choices in road construction, and almost all of the roads you’ll drive on are made from one of these materials. Cost, maintenance, durability, performance – each has their pros and cons, so there isn’t a clear winner between asphalt vs. concrete road construction. Which material will work best for
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What Is The Difference Between Concrete and Cement? They may look similar, and they may have similar purposes, but concrete and cement are not the same thing. That doesn’t stop people from getting them mixed up, but among construction crews, the term concrete is not interchangeable with cement. In fact, that cement mixer isn’t
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