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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

Commercial Paving in Houston Requires a Reputable Contractor At first glance, Houston looks like a concrete and asphalt jungle. The Bayou City, of course, is a rich tapestry of neighborhoods, but that rich tapestry is built on a pavement foundation. One that’s expanding all the time. Commercial paving companies in Houston have their hands full

Six years after Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Bayou City and overwhelmed its flood protection measures, flooding remains an ever-present threat to Houston-area communities. According to Harris County, the city’s flood plain is expanding – a fact reflected in its newest flood plain maps. That means the risk of severe flooding is also expanding across the

Between vehicle traffic, spills, impact damage, UV radiation, heat and the occasional flood, parking lots are subjected to intense stress. Together, these stresses can compromise the pavement long before replacement should be necessary. That’s why property owners that want to maximize their investment should follow a handful of maintenance-minded rules. Some of these tips require

With proper care and maintenance, commercial-grade pavement should last 30 years or more. That’s true for both asphalt and concrete, but it’s only true if the pavement is installed and maintained properly. Without pavement construction expertise, early failure – and expensive replacement – is common. That’s especially true in cities like Houston, where heavy traffic

Retention and detention ponds are vital flood control structures, especially in areas dominated by a subtropic climate such as Houston. Every year, the Bayou City is pummeled by the North American monsoon, part of which traces over the Gulf of Mexico and right into Houston. Heavy precipitation is the norm here, which means runoff control

Whether it’s parking lots or parking garages, walkways or sidewalks – to get the most out of any pavement investment, remaining on time with maintenance is key. If properly installed, concrete and asphalt should show minimal signs of damage for the first 3-5 years. Following this period, the pavement’s service life will be determined by