3 Commercial Property Management Perks When You Work With Us
When you discover a maintenance or repair issue at your facility, it can take a lot of energy to get a project priced out, scheduled and completed. Wouldn’t it be nice to have some property management tools in your back pocket to help with that process? We understand that commercial property management isn’t easy, which…
Top Asphalt Repair Solutions for 6 Common Problems
There are a lot of reasons why asphalt surfaces start to wear down: structural issues, environmental factors, heavy use and old age. An experienced contractor can help you sort through asphalt repair solutions to find one that’s right for the job, helping determine if a small patch will do the trick or if you’re looking…
How Can You Tell Quality Asphalt Services From Mediocre Jobs?
What makes good asphalt work stand out? Is there more to it than a flat, even surface? Most people judge quality asphalt services by how the asphalt looks. However, there’s a lot more to quality than a smooth, black surface.
3 Types of Commercial Asphalt Maintenance
Have you ever had to tear out and re-pave a parking lot? It’s expensive and requires that you close down the parking lot while the job is being completed, meaning you could be missing out on business. However, a little commercial asphalt maintenance can drastically extend the life of your parking lot.
Asphalt Overlay: What is It and Who Needs It?
An asphalt overlay is a new mat of asphalt applied to an existing concrete or asphalt surface. Typically, an asphalt overlay is 2 inches in thickness. As a rule of thumb, asphalt overlays generally last 10-12 years.
Asphalt vs. Concrete: Which Should You Use for Your Paving Project?
We get asked about using asphalt vs. concrete frequently. The answer is…it depends on the application.
Asphalt Explained: How Asphalt Works
What is asphalt? A miracle product. Asphalt is a combination of sand and rock held together by oil. The oil serves as the glue binding the sand and rock together. Initially, the oil is heated up to roughly 400 degrees when added to the sand and rock material. When the oil cools, it hardens and…
How Do I Know When to Replace My Concrete?
Concrete typically has a life expectancy of 10 -15 years, depending on its application. But the elements, traffic and lack of maintenance can all shorten the life of concrete. Keeping an eye out for certain telltale signs of concrete failure can help you nip any issues in the bud.
Asphalt Curing Time: How Long Will Your Parking Lot be Closed?
New asphalt needs time to cool before you allow traffic on it, which is known as “asphalt curing time.” Unlike concrete which “cures” in the first few days of installation, new asphalt can be driven on as soon as it’s rolled and cool.
What Causes Concrete to Wear Down?
Concrete doesn’t wear down, so to speak. More likely it fails because of age or underlying causes.
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Phone: (314) 291-2600
Fax: (314) 291-5622
Email: mmartin@fordasphalt.com
Address:
13164 Taussig Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63044
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