Asphalt is closely associated with modern life, but did you know it’s actually an ancient, naturally occurring material with a rich history? The English word “asphalt” comes from the Greek word "asphaltos," which means “secure” (though, interestingly, the Greek term…
Most effective preventative maintenance programs call for parking lots and other asphalt surface areas to be seal coated every 2-3 years. Now that the weather is getting warmer, it is a great time to sealcoat. In fact, Mid-May through Mid-September…
These days, it can be a little overwhelming trying to choose the right asphalt paving company – especially if you don’t know much about paving. But at Integrity Paving and Coatings, we have the right tools, the right knowledge, and…
Need pothole repair? We can help! After a very rainy April and May in Central Texas the water can and will wreak havoc on the roads, parking lots, and other pavement surfaces. The expansion and contraction of sub base…
The Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) was passed in 1990 to ensure uniform compliance with standards for the benefit of those with disabilities. Its scope encompasses everything from the width of doorways and force required to open them to the…
Sweep it Clean. Keeping your parking lot clean of debris, including rocks, leaves, and dirt, is not only beneficial to its appearance and safety for the cars and pedestrians using it, but it will extend the life of your asphalt.…
As a busy property management professional, the quality of your parking lot pavement probably isn’t at the top of your urgent needs list. However, a well maintained, attractive parking lot helps you stand out from your competition. While others…
The first step in parking lot maintenance is awareness and prevention. Are tree roots damaging the asphalt? Is water deteriorating a specific area? Are trash trucks damaging the asphalt? Asphalt, when properly maintained, is designed to last 25 to 35…
Use these 11 tips to ensure your next business networking event is a success and you create memorable, strong connections. You don’t want to be the person who only talks about themselves and has one-sided conversations that end with a…
Seal coating an asphalt pavement parking lot is essential to protecting your investment. How can you tell when you should sealcoat asphalt? After new pavement is installed, it’s recommended to wait approximately six months to one year before seal coating.…
Seal coating is the lifeline to your asphalt pavement. It should be part of your routine asphalt maintenance program, which should include filling potholes and cracks as soon as they appear and reapplying seal coating to the entire paved surface…
There are many things that impact the condition and deterioration of parking lot surfaces, but one that we have little or no control over is the weather. In the Austin area, factors such as the sun and rain can cause…
