For many parts of the U.S., cold weather is on its way. More than 90% of American parking areas are surfaced with asphalt paving. Many of us think we know how to properly care for our asphalt paving in fall…
If you're a homeowner who has a driveway with asphalt paving, you might not realize you need seal coating — or think that fall is too late to have seal coating done. Although seal coating in autumn has its challenges,…
When you first built your new house or opened your business, you may have chosen to install a gravel driveway or parking lot. The low cost, easy and fast installation, and rustic look matched with your budget, needs and desires.…
Concrete's Place In Time While it’s true that use of components similar to modern concrete can be traced back over 3300 years, the science behind its design and application is ever-evolving. Viewed from this perspective, you could reasonably argue that…
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…
