Last Season for Asphalt Paving is Fall!

November 13th, 2024
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Don’t miss out on getting asphalt projects through this fall!

Asphalt paving usually takes place in spring or summer; the hot summer weather of Maryland is ideal for asphalt paving and repair projects of all kinds for all clients. Fall, which is a season for many maintenance tasks, is also the last ideal season for asphalt paving. Don’t miss out on the last season for asphalt paving this fall in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania!

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How Long Does It Take for Asphalt to Cure?

November 6th, 2024
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This common question is worth answering!

Asphalt is a funny substance. It lasts under our feet and tires like a natural part of the landscape in suburban areas, but it has a beginning. When you first lay asphalt, it will undergo two kinds of processes: asphalt curing and asphalt drying. How long does it take for asphalt to cure? How long does it take to dry? We will answer these two common and commonly confused questions right below.

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What Is Warm Mix Asphalt?

October 31st, 2024
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Is warm mix asphalt right for your paving project? Learn more about it here.

Warm mix asphalt is one of the three main types of asphalt mixes. Hot mix asphalt is the traditional solution fornew pavements andlong-lasting repairs, and cold patch is for temporary fixes in the dead of winter or on extremely hot days. Warm mix asphalt could be a good candidate for asphalt paving and asphalt repairs alike. What is warm mix asphalt, anyway?

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Custom Hardscape Design Ideas

October 25th, 2024
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Explore custom hardscape design ideas with Tri-State Paving, including beautiful retaining walls.

Tri-State Paving is well-known for its asphalt services, from paving for the Department of Transportation to commercial parking lots to residential driveways. Tri-State is also the go-to contractor for concrete paving and repair services for all sectors as well. Did you know we also build hardscapes? If you are struggling with coming up with ideas, check out these custom hardscape design ideas below! Read the rest of this entry »

Fun Facts about Asphalt Paving

October 18th, 2024
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Learn these fun facts about asphalt paving right here!

Asphalt is a fundamental material in construction, from roads to parking lots, but there’s much more to it than meets the eye. Despite its everyday presence, asphalt is full of interesting details that highlight its importance, longevity, and eco-friendliness. Let’s explore some fun facts aboutasphalt paving that may surprise you.

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Types of Concrete Driveway Designs

October 10th, 2024
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What kind of concrete driveway is your favorite?

Are you looking into installing a concrete driveway? If you prefer the cool, low-maintenance material ofconcrete for your new driveway, you will find that you can take advantage of its many customization options. Concrete is a malleable material that you can do much with, even for your residential driveway. Check out these types of concrete driveway designs below and contact Tri-State Paving for more information and a free quote!

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Managing Traffic During Asphalt Paving

October 3rd, 2024
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How do asphalt contractors manage road traffic? Read on to find out.

Asphalt paving is a big deal. It involves multiple workers, hot machinery, and safety precautions to protect against asphalt fumes, equipment mishaps, and traffic accidents. Traffic accidents are one of the biggest concerns in the asphalt paving industry, especially given the hundreds of accidents and fatalities that happen every year. Thedangers are present for asphalt road workers and drivers and pedestrians. Everyone involved needs to be vigilant, and people can be vigilant with a careful asphalt paving crew.

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About Flexible and Rigid Pavement

September 26th, 2024
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In road construction, there are two kinds of roads. Which is best for your project?

In the road construction industry, you will come across two categories of pavement known as flexible and rigid pavement. In everyday life, you will know these roads merely as asphalt and concrete roads. What are they, and what are their differences? Find the answers right here with Tri-State Paving.

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How Long Do Parking Lots Last?

September 19th, 2024
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How long can you go without replacing a parking lot? It all depends.

A parking lot is a large piece of property to maintain. You might not think of it much, but with the right installation work and care, it canserve its purpose for many years. What is the normal number of years to expect a parking lot to last, though? How long do parking lots last? Tri-State Paving is here to help you answer this question and many more!

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Reasons Not to Install an Asphalt Driveway

September 12th, 2024
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With all the benefits, are there any reasons not to install an asphalt driveway?

You can look up the benefits of asphalt for driveways and find many, many articles on it, including on our blog, listing the same general list of advantages asphalt offers. Asphalt is the most affordable paving material, it lasts a long time, it is recyclable, and it is great forvery long driveways. There are plenty of reasons to install an asphalt driveway, but what about the reasons not to install an asphalt driveway? Stay tuned and find out below!

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