There are often times that business owners are responsible for the parking lots their customers use. This can be a maintenance item that many people aren’t familiar with. Particularly, the importance of the striping on the parking lot surface. The striping on your parking lot is something that shouldn’t be ignored. Andersen Asphalt & Striping…
During periods of rain you may have noticed puddles forming on the asphalt in parking lots. Most people don’t think much about puddles on asphalt as it is a common sight. However, puddling on asphalt is a sign of drainage problems, sub-base problems or it is due to asphalt compaction. Andersen Asphalt & Striping would…
When people tend to drive too fast in a neighborhood or in a commercial parking lot or playground, often you will need to look for ways to encourage drivers to slow down. One of the most common methods to force drivers to slow down is by installing speed bumps. You can install multiple speed bumps…
There are several benefits that come from living in an HOA environment. For the most part, people keep their properties clean and well kept. There are always certain guidelines that the homeowners must follow to keep the neighborhood clean and tidy. One part of living in an HOA that many homeowners more than likely take…
Being prone to long-term wear and tear since commercial parking lots get a lot of use. Over time and use, the lifecycle of asphalt pavement that’s exposed to a variety of external elements will wear down. The pavement crack or crumble as the weaken through the constant exposure to various weather. Your asphalt doesn’t stand…
Asphalt is used in many different ways. We use asphalt for roads, parking lots, driveways, and even at our parks. There are a number of different applications and uses for asphalt, which is why there are a number of different types of asphalt. The types of asphalt used will be determined by the asphalt’s purpose…
Have you ever noticed the scales that are found on the back of an alligator? Those scales make up an intricate pattern on the reptile’s back and a very similar pattern can form in asphalt in the form of cracking. Alligator cracking isn’t something that you want to see in your asphalt surfaces. It can…
Many people have heard of asphalt raveling which happens when the entire surface of asphalt starts to literally fall apart. However, there are fewer people that know what asphalt stripping is and what can be done about it. This asphalt issue is one that can be frustrating and expensive to repair. Andersen Asphalt & Striping…
Some of the common types of asphalt problems most people know about are potholes and cracking. However, not too many people are aware of asphalt “bleeding”. Asphalt bleeding is a type of asphalt distress that not only compromises the asphalt but can also be a major hazard to all of the drivers on the road.…
As a business owner, it isn’t only important to keep your building maintained, but the parking lot your employees and customers are using each day as well. Over time, asphalt can start to show signs of wear and tear that can be fixed with sealcoating. However, when you have your parking lot sealcoated, there is…
