Asphalt Articles


Asphalt Maintenance and Curb Appeal

American Asphalt’s VP of Sales & Marketing Ron Livingston recently authored an article on asphalt maintenance and ways to improve your commercial property’s curb appeal for client Wolf Commercial Real Estate group. You can read the full article with tips here.

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Asphalt Maintenance and the Winter Season

asphalt maintenance during the winter season

Parking lot maintenance is key in avoiding potential liabilities and it’s even more essential during the winter season. Every season has different impacts on your asphalt pavement, but because winter is here, it’s important to know how the cold weather affects your parking lot. Ice is one of the most damaging winter elements to your […]

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Asphalt Maintenance and Curb Appeal

curb appeal with a new parking lot

You may have heard this before, ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’. We’ve mentioned this in the past, especially when it comes to your business. While it may seem unimportant, the exterior of your business is equally as important as the customer experience that your business provides. Whether your business […]

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What You Need to Know Before Paving Your Parking Lot

notify clients, tenants and customers before paving project starts

Most of the details that pertain to any asphalt paving project are handled by the asphalt contractor but there are a few activities that should take place to ensure that your project runs smoothly. It’s important to contact your ground’s maintenance servicer to request that no lawn care like cutting grass, weed-wacking and shrub trimming […]

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Phasing Your Next Asphalt Project

Calculating Budget for Commercial Property

When funds are limited, phasing your asphalt maintenance project may be a more successful approach. While the most economic way to do a project is to complete it in full because it keeps mobilization costs down and locks in the price of materials (which can fluctuate in the future), that may not always be feasible. […]

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Parking Lot Maintenance for Property Managers

Parking Lot Maintenance for Property Managers

While first impressions are important when it comes to your commercial parking lot, providing safety for pedestrians and motorists are just as crucial. Neglecting your asphalt parking lot could cause potential liabilities. Leaving unrepaired cracks and potholes can cause damage to vehicles and potential tripping hazards for pedestrians. Faded parking spaces and lack of signage […]

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What You Need to Know About Asphalt Maintenance

What You Need to Know About Asphalt Maintenance

Asphalt maintenance should be a high priority when trying to draw customers in. Curb appeal is the sense of attractiveness of the exterior of a property when viewed from the street. Your curb appeal and brand perception start in the parking lot. While your company may have a wonderful reputation, if your parking lot looks […]

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Eight Important Budget Tips for Asphalt Parking Lots

Eight Important Budget Tips for Asphalt Parking Lots

Cracks, potholes, and faded stripes are clear signs that your parking lot is in need of repair. But how do you determine whether you can fit a repair into your already tight budget? Whether you need a simple asphalt maintenance plan or new asphalt surface will determine what to consider with your budget. Below are […]

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Four Parking Lot Maintenance Mistakes

Four Parking Lot Maintenance Mistakes

Parking lot maintenance is an important practice for strengthening the integrity of asphalt parking lots and improving the appearance. With the Pandemic changing how consumers shop, many retailers and business owners have utilized the down time to revitalize their parking lots. Know that even though preventative maintenance is imperative, mistakes can be made. Here are […]

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Five Facts to Know About Asphalt

Five Facts to Know About Asphalt

Everyone knows about asphalt, and how integrated it is with our day to day travels. We see miles of it every day as we drive our roads to and from our various destinations. It’s presence in our daily lives has become as natural as the trees and the sky, but what do we know about […]

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