Line Striping 101
Parking lot line striping is a task that will be on a facility managers’ to do list at some point of their career. When asphalt line striping and other pavement markings are clear to detect, visitors to your parking lot can park their cars easier, pedestrians are able cross safely and traffic flows are better […]
Asphalt Paving Scams
Thinking about sealcoating your parking lot? Need potholes repaired? Or maybe it’s time for a total parking lot replacement? Whatever the case, if your parking area looks like it’s in need of repair, you could be the target of an asphalt paving scam. Unfortunately, every industry has unscrupulous individuals and the paving industry isn’t immune. […]
Parking Lot Safety Signs
If the parking lot safety of your facility isn’t on your radar yet, it should be moved to the top of your list to prevent accidents and to protect both pedestrians and occupants of vehicles that visit your facility. Depending on how much foot traffic and vehicle traffic that your facility has, certain measures should […]
Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Parking Lot
After sealcoating a parking area or paving your lot, you know you’ll need to have new parking lines striped and other pavement markings made for things like handicapped spaces and crosswalks. But, what some people overlook when freshening up the appearance of their parking area are their parking lot signs. Parking lot signs are important […]
Asphalt Preventive Maintenance
Most property managers have facilities maintenance checklists for the interior and exterior of their buildings including the landscaping and parking lots. On a regular basis, the items on these checklists are reviewed; repairs are noted and performed to keep the property in pristine condition. In this article we’ll focus on the items on those checklists […]
Thermoplastic Line Marking
Thermoplastic line markings are one of the most common types of applications used to mark travel lanes in parking lots and roadways. Line striping and pavement markings applied using thermoplastic create a wear and crack-resistant road signage. Even with asphalt pavement that experiences high traffic volumes, thermoplastic line markings are very durable. Additionally, the highly […]
Why You Need an Asphalt Sealer on Your Parking Lot
Asphalt sealer makes a huge difference in the visual appeal of a parking lot and the entrance to any business. Driving into a parking lot that has had a fresh coat of asphalt sealer recently applied gives the appearance of a clean, well-kept establishment. But, that’s not all sealcoating does! Asphalt sealcoating protects a parking […]
What Does Your Parking Lot Say About Your Business?
When was the last time you looked at your parking lot? Really looked at it – from a customer, visitor, or residents’ perspective? Ask yourself these few questions: Is your parking lot making a good first impression? Is it causing long term tenants to not renew their lease or customers to drive on by? Does […]
Replacing or Repairing Concrete Sidewalks
We’ve all done it. Hurrying in to an important meeting, or walking into a restaurant for dinner, it happens. You trip. Hopefully you only stumble a bit, feel foolish and then continue on with your day. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out that way and you have injured more than your pride. As a property manager […]
Asphalt Paving Problems & Solutions
Protecting your asphalt investment from deterioration is the key to keeping an attractive looking parking lot or driveway. Sealcoating new asphalt within one year of installation is the best and most cost efficient way to avoid expensive repairs due to pavement failures. However, let’s take a look at some common asphalt problems and their solutions: […]