When to Replace Your Driveway

January 17th, 2024
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Is your driveway looking like this? It might be time to start fresh.

How do you know when to replace your driveway? You might have had your asphalt driveway as long as you’ve lived in the house, and, as far as you are concerned, it seems to have held up. However, if you notice these signs below, it may be time to replace it with something new.

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Is Sealcoating Asphalt Necessary?

January 10th, 2024
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Sealcoating asphalt is a small task that yields big results!

Is sealcoating asphalt necessary? Once the asphalt parking lot, driveway, or road is completed, you might be tempted to think that it will last well enough with minimal maintenance like cleaning and crack filling. Asphalt sealcoating is actually a maintenance task that you do not want to go without; here’s more about what it is and how it will benefit your asphalt pavement.

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Top Alternative Deicing Products

January 4th, 2024
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Use any of these products that AREN’T rock salt to prevent slips and falls on your pavements.

Rock salt is a cheap and traditional way to keep ice from hardening on your home’s pavements. However, many alternatives exist out there that pose a lower risk to your landscaping and can be just as cheap. Best of all, most of them add some friction to your walkways, driveways, and patios, so you’re less likely to ever slip. Here are the top alternative deicing products to try out next time it gets icy.

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Why Use Snow Removal Services?

December 29th, 2023
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Are you snowed in? Let us help you get out!

Snow removal is a difficult task. It isn’t so fun to look outside and see the heavy mounds of snow you have to clear off your walkway and driveway. What if you have a driveway that’s a mile long on top of it, and you just had back surgery and need to get to an important event in a few days? Here are a few reasons why you might want to use snow removal services this year.

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Prepare Your Asphalt Driveway for Snow!

December 20th, 2023
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Is your asphalt ready for snowfall? Tri-State Paving is just a call away!

Although it may be rare, Maryland can get multiple feet of snow. Even an inch of snow can cause ice to cover the pavement. Is your home or business ready for the snow in the forecast? We’ll discuss how to prepare your asphalt driveway for snow below!

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Can You Pour Concrete Over Asphalt

December 13th, 2023
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Is it possible to put concrete over asphalt? Here’s the answer.

Is it possible to pour concrete over asphalt? Perhaps your asphalt driveway is looking old and tired, and you would like a change. On the other hand, it could be an asphalt driveway that is in relatively decent condition, and you would also like a change. Instead of tearing up the asphalt driveway, it would be cheaper to install a concrete layer right on top. But is it possible? Can you really pour concrete over asphalt? It is not as straightforward as you might think.

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Types of Asphalt Damage to Look Out For

December 6th, 2023
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Look out for these pavement problems to keep your business looking great!

Business owners with commercial property may have parking lots and driveways to attend to. If you are in charge of managing a business parking lot or driveway, it is worth it to look out for these types of asphalt damage. When you do, you can catch problems quickly before they become a hazard to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.

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Is Asphalt or Concrete Better for Your Driveway?

November 30th, 2023
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Which is better for your driveway? Consider the pros and cons.

The question may have more nuances to it than you think. When replacing or building your driveway, you can start completely fresh. Is asphalt or concrete better for your driveway in Maryland? Tri-State Paving can help you make the most informed decision. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

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Is Salt Bad for Asphalt Driveways?

November 21st, 2023
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Is rock salt the right deicer for your driveway? Will it hurt the blacktop? Find out this and more!

As winter clouds loom over the rooftops in Maryland, you might be wondering how to prepare for snow, aside from the holiday shopping. Every few years, you can expect it to snow heavier than in other years. The question of the hour is, “Is salt bad for asphalt driveways?” You may hear different things, but you can find the truth below.

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The Importance of Asphalt Layers

November 17th, 2023
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There’s more beneath the surface of a driveway, road, or parking lot, and its quality matters!

You might be installing a new asphalt road or driveway and have learned how to maintain your future blacktop. You might already be aware of the dangers of asphalt cracks and potholes, but that is just a surface understanding of what it really takes for asphalt to stand the test of time. One cannot overstate the importance of asphalt layers; asphalt integrity is more than blacktop-deep.

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