PATCHING: is the most cost-effective solution. Cracks, divots, and holes are the best candidates for asphalt patching. If the damage is less than one-half inch wide, “hot rubber” crack fill is usually the best option.

Fortunately, most badly cracked asphalt driveways can still be saved. Surface patching is a great choice for asphalt that is moderately damaged but has not totally failed.

RESURFACING:  In some cases, patching is not always the best choice. If there are severe cracks and holes, or several moderate ones, it is not necessarily cost-effective or practical to patch them all. Patching restores structural strength but doesn’t look as neat and clean as newly resurfaced asphalt. When curb appeal is a priority, aesthetically, resurfacing may be the best option.

REPLACEMENT:  Some asphalt has extensive damage that extends to the sub-base. Saw cut patching can fix smaller failed areas, but sometimes isn’t practical for bigger or multiple problems. In these cases, a full replacement may be necessary.  The older the asphalt is, the more likely it is to need replacement. Asphalt can be exposed to massive forces every day with the stresses eventually take their toll. Repairing or resurfacing asphalt that is more than 20 or so years old is not always the best option, replacement may be necessary otherwise the same issues will arise.

Sealcoating is the process of cleaning, prepping & priming the asphalt to be coated with a new top layer that seals the asphalt.  We take care of any stains or problem areas and neutralize them.  All cracks are carefully pre-repaired.  Then we apply a sealcoat evenly with a long lasting, durable, black matte finish, similar to brand new asphalt.

ADVANTAGES OF SEALCOATING

 * Slows down aging process considerably.    

 * Easier to keep clean, water and debris flow easily off of

    sealed asphalt compared to unsealed.

 * Sealed asphalt dries quicker, which means less time for

    moss to grow.  

 * Resists gas, oil, diesel fuel, salt and chemical

    penetration.

 * Attracts more heat from the sun, the hotter the sealcoat

    becomes makes it more pliable, which helps it to

    withstand more traffic without cracking. Also melts ice

    and snow faster in the winter.    

 * Protects the pavement from harmful UV rays    

 * Gives your parking lot or driveway that “Newly Paved”

    look.

 * Improves curb appeal of your business or home.

 * Hides small cracks, patches and rough spots as it fills

    voids and imperfections.

Surface failures are one of the most common ailments with concrete, whether caused by freeze-thaw action, aggregate pop-outs, or corroded reinforcing steel. Many surface failures on concrete slabs are little more than cosmetic, the concrete remains functional but looks bad or has a chalky surface.

 When faced with a surface repair, investigation will soon reveal how aggressive the repair needs to be:

* Full-depth repair: Cutting out the damaged concrete,      replacing reinforcing steel, and replacing the concrete.

* Partial depth repair: Cutting around the edges of the

  damaged area (but not into the reinforcing steel),    

   removing the damaged concrete, cleaning or replacing    

   the reinforcing steel, then placing a repair mortar.

* Overlay: Effective to cover up surface problems, as  

   long as good surface preparation is used.

As with any repair, the first step is to figure out the cause of the failure. For example, if a slab has cracked due to poorly compacted sub-base, an overlay will simply crack again. But if the sub-base is well compacted, then the repair will be durable.

 Crack filling is the first line of defense against deterioration by preventing moisture and other harmful chemical from seeping into the sub-base and destroying asphalt.

 Cracks naturally develop in asphalt due to oxidation and pavement deterioration.  Neglected cracks quickly develop into much more serious and costly issues. Hot rubberized crack sealing is the first line of defense against the degradation and eventual failure of pavement. Sealing these gaps effectively stops the seepage of harmful substances and prolongs the life of your asphalt.

Crack Repair Preparation and Products Used:

* Dust, debris and vegetation is removed from the

  crack with a hot air lance or power brush to

  ensure uniform adhesion of the crack filler.

* The cracks are then filled with hot applied

  "MACSEAL DF", applied with a machine that melts

  the filler and injects it into the cracks.

* This method is the most effective because the

  filler expands and contracts with the asphalt

  without breaking the bond with the asphalt,

  preventing damaging moisture from entering.

Line Painting on asphalt and concrete is a large part of our business. A clearly marked parking lot promotes safety and convenience by informing your customers where to park, walk or stop. A professionally striped/marked parking area will accomplish the following things:

* Safer parking environment for both drivers and

  pedestrians travelling to your property.

* Increased efficiency & flow: In busy lots, this translates

  into more customers and fewer accidents.

* Ensures the most ideal parking configurations to

   maximize the full use your parking area.

* Improves the overall aesthetics of your business.  

* We also paint underground parking lines, directional  arrows & custom stencils on pillars & walls.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING  SPACES

* Regardless of size, all businesses must now have the

  proper number of handicapped-accessible parking

  stalls and required van parking spaces. We will

  advise you on compliance with local guidelines.

There are certain conditions under which using a repair compound or resurfacing product may result in only a short-term fix. Under these conditions, patching the concrete prior to resurfacing or doing a decorative topping would not be a cost-effective solution, as the surface or topping could soon display the same characteristics as the concrete that was previously repaired.

These conditions include:

*  Deep, widespread cracks where settlement has occurred.

   This may be due the weight of large trucks, improper

   preparation of sub grade, erosion of sub grade, or for other

   reasons.

*  Concrete that has sunk, which may occur when the sub

   grade was not prepared properly. Loose dirt may have

   been used for the sub grade. When this dirt settles,

   sometimes due to sprinkler or rainwater going under the

   concrete, the concrete is unsupported and will be more

   susceptible to sinking.

*  Concrete that show obvious signs of frost heave. Frost

   heave is very common in cold climates. Moisture in the

   ground freezes and the concrete pushes upward.

*  Concrete that has so much spalling or pitting on the

   surface, that is it more economical to replace the concrete,

  rather than prepare the entire surface and resurface.

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