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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.

Top Six Site Clearing Mistakes in Houston that Create Drainage Problems Later

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The site clearing phase is vital in preparing for a successful land development project. If site clearing is not executed properly, it will lead to numerous issues during the project’s latter stages, and these issues can lead to drainage problems. Six of the most common site clearing mistakes that create drainage problems include: Clearing the […]

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Houston Weather vs. Asphalt: Asphalt Maintenance Schedules That Actually Work

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Houston weather can be a challenge for asphalt pavement, and without proper asphalt maintenance schedules, the heat and rain will eventually wear the pavement away. If your property features asphalt, you can protect it from weather-related stresses with on-time, expert pavement maintenance. Why is Asphalt Maintenance Important for Minimizing Wear Related to Weather in Houston?

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What is the Importance of Asphalt Milling in Houston?

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Asphalt milling is an important maintenance-related process for Houston properties and is often incorporated into a larger course of pavement maintenance. Asphalt milling in Houston is typically scheduled when the pavement needs a significant surface level overhaul. During the asphalt milling process, the top 1.5-2 inches of the asphalt’s surface is pulverized and removed, making

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The Hidden Costs of Pavement Cracks: Why Crack Sealing Saves Your Budget

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Pavement cracks may look and seem harmless, but they can do serious damage to your budget if they are not repaired in a timely manner. The reason repairs are imperative are because asphalt and concrete cracks: Expose your pavement to further damage due to weather and wear Increase the chances that your pavement will experience

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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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