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.

The Effects of Weather on Concrete vs Asphalt

Weather has pronounced effects on both concrete and asphalt. In general, these are wearing effects that will cause the pavement to fail early if they are not accounted for and mitigated. However, concrete expresses better weatherability (resistance to weather-related wear), compared to asphalt, but it is susceptible to certain types of weather. With on-time preventative […]

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8 Questions to Ask Your Houston Asphalt Contractor

Before committing to an asphalt paving project, there are questions you should ask a prospective Houston asphalt contractor, including: Have you worked on similar projects in the past? Do you handle the site preparation as well? Can you provide referrals for previous projects? Do you anticipate installing new pavement or overlaying the existing pavement? What

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How Do I Choose a Land Clearing Contractor?

When choosing a land clearing contractor, it is important to consider the following: The land clearing contractor’s reputation among suppliers The contractor’s work experience, which must be demonstrable Whether the land clearing company can provide positive testimonials The contractor’s knowledge of local permitting rules, and a willingness to follow them Whether the land clearing expert

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Benefits of Asphalt Resurfacing

The benefits of asphalt resurfacing include improved pavement durability and longevity, better resistance to water damage, enhanced asphalt surface texture and performance, new asphalt pavement appearance, and reduced cost compared to full pavement replacement. Asphalt resurfacing is recommended when the pavement’s surface has been affected by minor damage or wear but is in otherwise good

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Why Site Preparation Matters in Construction

Site preparation matters a great deal in construction as it is impossible to guarantee site safety and stability without a proper site preparation process beforehand. Expert site preparation services in Houston provide the following: Optimal soil stability and load bearing characteristics A reliable build site for residential or commercial foundation work A clear construction site

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Four Signs You are Working with a Good Parking Lot Pavement Service

There is a real difference between high quality parking lot pavement services and a cut-rate crew. Here are four signs that you are working with a good parking lot pavement service as they will provide the following: A transparent, detailed estimate process Project efficiency, expertise and professionalism High quality parking lot pavement that lasts An

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