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Crystal Morales

Crystal joined the American Paving Team in 2017. She brings over 15 years of experience in administrative and business relations at the management level. She has extensive experience with all administrative tasks and caters to a wide variety of business needs.

How are Prime Coat and Tack Coat Used During Asphalt Pavement Installation?

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Asphalt pavement is installed one layer at a time, and to hold those layers in place, pavement contractors rely on prime coat and tack coat. However, they are not interchangeable as each serves a different purpose during an asphalt pavement installation project. Both are essential to your asphalt’s long-term durability and performance, whether it is […]

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Houston Parking Lot Lifecycles: Is It Time to Resurface, Overlay or Replace Your Pavement?

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Houston parking lots experience heavy traffic, intense summer temperatures and frequent rainfall. Eventually, parking lots will need maintenance and repairs, which may include being overlaid, resurfaced or outright replaced. The question for many property owners is, when is it necessary to do so and how do property owners know what services their parking lot needs?

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Why Should Asphalt Maintenance in Houston be a Priority for Property Owners?

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Asphalt pavement is used extensively in Houston parking lots and roadways and can provide close to 20 years of reliable performance if it’s sufficiently maintained. The most common services for asphalt maintenance in Houston include the following: Asphalt sealcoating Asphalt crack and pothole repair Asphalt overlaying Full depth asphalt reclamation or replacement An experienced asphalt contractor

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What Factors Determine the Cost of Asphalt Services in Houston?

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There are a variety of factors that determine the cost of asphalt services in Houston, so two projects that look similar in size and scope may still be quite different when it comes to cost. That is because the cost of asphalt projects may be affected by any of the following factors: The size and

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What Services Do Houston Road Contractors Offer?

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Houston road contractors tend to stay busy as the city is under a constant state of construction. If your property is part of that development, you will eventually need one or more roads to provide access. An experienced road contractor can build out the pavement for your roads, whether that pavement is asphalt or concrete.

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Houston Site Preparation Services

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Before construction begins on any project, the development site will need to be prepared in order to handle the weight and size of a new building. Houston site preparation services involve a series of processes necessary to clear, shape and stabilize a raw piece of land. The most common site prep processes in Houston include:

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How to Choose a Houston Commercial Asphalt Company

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High quality asphalt is worth the investment, but you will need a reputable commercial asphalt company in Houston to provide that service. If your business needs a new piece of asphalt pavement or needs to maintain its existing pavement, there are certain qualifications to look for in a potential contractor, including: Years of experience and

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How to Prevent Asphalt Cracks

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As a flexible form of pavement, asphalt is designed to bend and adjust when it is exposed to load bearing forces. As such, asphalt pavement resists cracking if it is properly installed and maintained, and both are key to maximizing its lifespan. All pavement eventually cracks to some extent, including high quality asphalt mixes that

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Common Problems with Concrete

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Concrete is the most durable pavement material available to contractors, but if it is not installed or maintained properly, it will eventually develop problems. The most common problems with concrete include: Severe cracking Crazing, delamination and other surface defects Spalling and joint failures Heaving Base failures These issues may be severe enough to threaten the

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