When laying down pavement there is more to it than just pouring asphalt and flattening it out to make a smooth road or driveway. There is a lot more to laying or installing pavement. One critical aspect of laying pavement is the drainage system. If the drainage system isn’t properly done then the road or…
Potholes are a common issue in asphalt roads. Potholes are not just a minor inconvenience. They can even be hazardous. Potholes can cause tires to blowout and even be the culprit of many accidents. When potholes develop they need to be repaired to remove potential road hazards. Andersen Asphalt & Striping will share how potholes…
Asphalt requires maintenance and repair over time as the asphalt can develop a number of different problems. Cracks are a common problem, especially “block cracking.” Block cracking can be repaired if it is noticed early enough. Prolonged neglect may require a need for the asphalt to be replaced. Andersen Asphalt & Striping will go in…
It is that time of year when the weather is warmer, and we start to get that itch to clean things up and get ready for the summer season. This is usually the time of year when many households as well as businesses are starting to think about things that need to be not only…
When you have asphalt roads and parking lots, there are several problems you can run into. While asphalt is, by in large, a great, low maintenance surface, there are still issues that can happen and cause you headaches. One of the problems that happens with asphalt surfaces that is less well known than potholes and…
You may not give too much thought about the roads that you drive on every day until the road has serious issues. Hence, the importance of maintaining the roads that we drive on daily. If you live in an HOA, it may be the responsibility of the HOA you live in to take care of…
When it comes to your business, there are many things on your list to manage. Unfortunately, few consider the parking lot. Most know that cleanliness is essential, but restriping the parking lot every few years is not something that usually comes to mind. However, today, we at Andersen Asphalt & Striping would like to elaborate…
Asphalt is used to pave our roads, parking lots, driveways and more. Asphalt is a great material used to create a smooth and level surface. However, asphalt does require repairs and eventually replacement. Depending on the age or condition of the asphalt it may be suitable for repair where other times it is a wiser…
Have you ever given much thought to the asphalt that you drive on every day? Many people don’t unless there are huge potholes in the road, or the road just barely got laid down and is nice and smooth as they drive on it. Asphalt has been around for a long time, and there are…
Sealcoating is ideal in most climates, but is especially fitting in warmer climates, such as Southern Nevada. Asphalt is a petroleum product and when it comes into contact with other petroleum products, such as gasoline and oil, there is a reaction to the surface. To provide a barrier against those materials as they leak out…
