Commercial Paving Posts
What is Low Impact Development? 6 Examples of LID Design Strategies
Low impact development, or LID, is a method of developing the land that minimizes the disruption of natural water flow. It’s a method of stormwater management that allows developed land to work as naturally with Mother Nature as possible. In case you’re in charge of developing a plot of land and you want it to […]
The Best Paving Solution for Heavy Equipment
If you’ve ever worked with heavy equipment, machinery, or vehicles, you know they take a toll on the pavement they drive on. Whether you’re driving bobcats, tractors, commercial vans and trucks, cement trucks, or any other type of heavy equipment, the amount of abuse they put on roads and parking lots is substantial. Especially for […]
The Best State and National Park Paving Solution
Our State and National Parks are some of the most beautiful and pristine areas of land in the world. From coast to coast, people enjoy going on hikes and generally admiring nature on land that’s been set aside for this specific reason. However, even State and National Parks require paving in certain areas, which can […]
Commercial Pavers: Comparing Traditional and Modern Systems
Commercial paving has been dominated by materials like concrete and asphalt for as long as they’ve been around. These materials are somewhat inexpensive, durable, and professional-looking enough to suit many business owners’ needs. However, while these materials are suitable as pavement options, they’re far from the gold standard of pavement in 2021. New advancements […]
7 Best Practices for Food Truck Parking Lot Construction
Summer is coming up, which means it’s food truck season. Food trucks can be an incredibly lucrative business and they’re poised to be especially profitable during the warm months of 2021, as COVID-19 restrictions loosen up and eager customers return. Whether you own one or more food trucks yourself and you want to dedicate an […]
How to Stabilize Pea Gravel Driveways & Walkways
Gravel driveways and walkways have their own distinct appeal, and one of the most popular types among homeowners is pea gravel. Pea gravel is usually made up of small rocks and stones about the size of green peas, hence the name. Pea gravel is small enough to form a solid, level surface for walking and […]
A Breakdown of Parking Lot Maintenance Costs
If you’re a business owner or in charge of developing the budget for a piece of property with a parking lot, you know that parking lot maintenance is often a sizable chunk of the expense. Most parking lots are made from materials like asphalt and concrete, so they are constantly in a state of erosion […]
Blacktop vs. Concrete: The Best Material for Driveways and Parking Lots
When it comes to paving areas like parking lots and driveways, two materials usually come to mind, concrete and asphalt. Asphalt, otherwise known as blacktop, is similar to concrete in terms of performance and cost but does differ a bit. Whether you’re looking to pave a parking lot or you’re wondering if you should install […]
How to Prevent Potholes in Parking Lots
Everybody hates potholes. Potholes are a major nuisance for parking lots of all shapes and sizes. So, how to prevent potholes? Many business owners disregard parking lot damage like potholes as insignificant because they’re usually smaller in size and the speed of traffic going over them isn’t very fast. But, despite appearances, parking lot potholes can […]
How to Create Sustainable and Durable Industrial Pavement
Commercial and industrial buildings need industrial pavement that can handle their needs. Too many builders, owners, architects, and designers gravitate towards inferior types of pavement when it comes to building their parking lots, roadways, sidewalks, and other areas around their buildings. For lots that experience heavy traffic, large vehicles, and heavy equipment, asphalt and concrete […]