Is there anything more beautiful than fresh asphalt? It is a nice shiny black that looks so crisp and new. However, as your asphalt ages, you may notice that the crisp new look can start to fade away leaving behind eyesores. There are several things that can make your asphalt look less than wonderful. Andersen…
When a business owner is building his own building(s) and is installing a parking lot for the first time or needs to replace the old parking lot, there are a few things they should know about installing a parking lot. When designing and installing a parking lot, the detail is more important than most business…
Potholes are one of the most common complaints of drivers on asphalt roads. They are a nuisance to drivers, but honestly, they are far more than that even. Leaving a pothole in your parking lot can lead to much larger issues that a couple of complaints from the people that hit them with their cars.…
Today, we at Andersen Asphalt & Striping would like to conclude with Part 3 of our paving glossary. Part 1 and Part 2 can be found here. These terms are commonly used in the industry and we would like to help our consumers better understand the common terms as they navigate through their services. Asphalt…
Last week we started a paving glossary to help consumers better understand the common terminology used in the industry. Today, we at Andersen Asphalt & Striping would like to continue with Part 2 and conclude with Part 3 shortly. Asphalt Pavement Terms Dig Outs. To address structural deficiencies, contractors dig out areas of pavement that…
When it comes to the asphalt paving industry, there are is a glossary of words that are commonly used that customers can be unfamiliar with. Today, we at Andersen Asphalt & Striping would like to prepare the first part of a glossary of common words and phrases used in the asphalt paving world to help…
As a business owner or building maintenance manager, there are many aspects to keeping up with maintaining your building and property. One area that can be a real eyesore when it isn’t properly maintained is the parking lot. Many people don’t give much thought to their asphalt parking lot because asphalt surfaces usually last 15-20…
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…
