concrete pavement services faq's
Concrete
Concrete
Concrete
- Concrete is made of Portland cement, sand, rock, water, and sometimes other chemicals to help speed or slow the curing process.
- "Curing" is one of the most important steps in placing concrete, as it gains strength and hardens over time.
- PSI is used in describing the strength of the concrete. Different strengths are used for sidewalks compared to truck lots, building slabs, etc.
asphalt
Concrete
Concrete
- Asphalt is used on more than 90% of parking lots around the world.
- 80% of old asphalt pavement is removed and recycled each year.
- Asphalt pavement should be seal coated every three years or as needed to prevent deterioration.
Striping
Seal Coat
Seal Coat
- Striping paint typically dries in as little as 30 minutes for traffic use.
- Parking lots require compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards.
- Re-striping a parking lot should be done every two years for aesthetic and safety reasons.
Seal Coat
Seal Coat
Seal Coat
- Seal coating is a safeguard that prolongs the life of parking lots by protecting it from things such as sunlight, rain, and ice.
- Seal coating protects the parking lot from damage by preventing asphaltic binders from drying out, cracking and becoming brittle.
- If the parking lot is in great shape seal coating can last up to three years.