Whether you’re planning a small driveway for one or two vehicles or an expansive parking lot with a paved driveway, it needs to be maintained regularly. When the bitumen is sealed, the dark rich color of the pavement is restored. At the same time, the cracks that form and allow water to enter are sealed […]
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By patching and sealing your asphalt driveway you can avoid the water damage that causes the asphalt to crumble. While many professionals will charge hundreds of dollars to patch and seal an asphalt driveway, the careful homeowner can do the work himself. Before beginning this project it is important to know if your asphalt driveway […]
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While cleaning out your roof gutters did you notice a large amount of granules in them? If so, you may have a potential roofing problem in the making. As asphalt shingles wear they tend to shed the granules that make up their top layer and thus become more prone to leaks. Thankfully asphalt shingles are […]
Replacing a few damaged asphalt roofing shingles doesn’t necessarily require a roofer if you have the necessarily home improvement skills. This is a simple process that can be completed by almost any homeowner when there is no damage to the underlying structure and no notable water damage. If your roof repair falls under this category, […]
Bitumen roofs are cheap and versatile, which probably explains why over 80% of roofs are made of bitumen. They are inexpensive to buy and install, work well with a variety of roof types and styles, and come in a variety of costs, colors, styles and quality. They are easy to cut to size, fit and […]
Major streets and highways are made of cement or asphalt cement. Cement highways last longer and can handle lots of traffics. The downside – it takes a long time for cement roadways to cure and they are expensive. When a roadway is new, as in, it has yet to be used by the public, cement […]
Concrete or asphalt are the most common materials used to pave driveways. While both have distinct advantages, in general your climate will dictate which driveway is the best choice for you. However, if you live in a moderate climate or just want to know the advantages and disadvantages of both material, this article is for […]
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When I was a child, my parents owned a fast food restaurant with a large asphalt parking lot in front. At night, when all the customers left and the business closed, one of the jobs my sister and I had was washing the tar and driving the parking lots. Back then, we weren’t aware of […]
Layering asphalt shingles over an existing roof is a good way to replace a roof quickly but is not always the best roofing solution. While many contractors may encourage you to just add an additional layer to your roof, this suggestion can be a bad idea if your shingles are in bad condition or you […]
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In 2007, B. R. Amon & Sons, Inc. was the first company in Wisconsin to recycle residential shingles into hot mix asphalt. Tom Amon, in a 2008 interview, estimated that at that time at least ten other states were recycling shingles into asphalt and that more states were going to be doing it. Missouri was […]
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