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?
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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If you are about to break ground on a concrete pavement project, you will need to become familiar with how to read a quote from a concrete contractor. Every quote includes several important pieces of data that you will need to know before committing to the job. Be sure the quote includes the following information:
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If your commercial property needs a new parking lot, road or walkway, one of the first decisions you will make is which material is better for your project, concrete vs. asphalt. In rare circumstances, commercial properties may opt for something else, but for the majority of projects, either concrete or asphalt is the right pavement
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Concrete provides years of reliability when installed by a reputable paving crew. However, there are some preventative measures and tips to increase concrete longevity, including: Partnering with a reputable pavement company to install and cure the concrete Keeping the concrete surface clean and free of debris Sealing and weatherproofing the concrete when possible Addressing minor
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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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Deciding whether to repair or replace concrete pavement? Concrete is one of construction’s most valuable materials, offering excellent durability, longevity and cost effectiveness. However, concrete eventually will show signs of damage, which may include the following: Cracks – there are many types of concrete cracks Spalls Fractures Uneven slabs Blistering and scaling Delamination Corrosion Deciding
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All concrete is eventually going to crack given its material composition and the environment it is exposed to. While it is impossible to prevent concrete from cracking over time, working with a reputable concrete contractor can prove to be valuable in understanding why cracks in your concrete are developing. Common types of cracks in concrete
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If you suspect issues with your concrete slab, here are four signs that you may need concrete slab replacement: Uneven concrete or slab that’s “sunken” in places Deep, widespread or “working” cracks Excessive spalling Rust stains or other forms of discoloration Concrete slab is one of construction’s most durable materials, capable of withstanding decades of weather
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During the average winter in Houston, there are 11 nights where the temperature drops below freezing. During those nights, the asphalt and concrete in Houston is put under extra stress and is more prone to damage. Given the cold’s destructive potential on asphalt and concrete, Houston property owners should look over their pavement following a
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