Asphalt, like most manmade structures require maintenance. Maintaining asphalt involves sealcoating the asphalt surface about every five years or so. It involves repairing potholes, craters and cracks when they occur. Cracks in the asphalt is never a good thing. The cracks allow water to seep into the asphalt which can erode the grading/soil that supports…
If you own a parking lot, it is important to make sure that the lot is always in the best shape possible. In addition to having the asphalt intact and sealed, you want the stripes and spaces in the lot to be clear and bright. There are signs that indicate you should consider restriping the…
As a business owner, you have the responsibility to not only care for and maintain the building that your business is in but the parking lot as well. Over time, you may notice that your parking lot starts to look less that desirable. This is normal with wear and tear on the asphalt. However, if…
If you own your own business, there is a good chance that you have a parking lot you’re trying to care for and maintain as well. That can be a big job if you aren’t taking proactive steps to ensure your parking lot stays in good condition. There are plenty of things that can go…
Whether you manage a giant parking lot or a small driveway, your asphalt can develop some major problems. One such problem is alligator cracking. Alligator cracking is fairly easy to identify. You can see it when asphalt develops multiple cracks that look like the pattern of alligator skin or scales. Alligator cracking is often referred…
Sealcoating a parking lot makes a lot of sense with the heat and ultraviolet levels in the Las Vegas area. They offer significant aesthetic benefits as well as sealcoating helps prevent damage from vehicle fluids and UV rays. It is extremely important to repair your parking lot before your contractor sealcoats it, however. Today, we…
Roads and parking lots use painted markings to provide safety and guidance for both drivers and pedestrians. When your asphalt needs to have those markings painted, this is a service known as striping. Striping is essential for roads and parking lots. Unfortunately the painted markings will fade and degrade due to the exposure from vehicles…
Is there anything that is quite as beautiful as freshly poured asphalt? The crisp lines of the fresh striping, the stark black surface, there’s a lot to love about it. When you have a new parking lot poured, you want to make sure that the investment is protected at all costs. This means that you…
Most asphalt companies will uses a few different types of asphalt which were often referred to as mixes. The different types of asphalt mixes have their own ideal uses and environments. Knowing when to use the different types of asphalt mixes and the best application is key for any quality asphalt service. Andersen Asphalt &…
When you are a business owner, it is important that you plan for the worst so that your business isn’t put in a risky position the next time something major happens and you don’t have the funds to cover it. Making a budget that helps you save for major things that are sure to come…
