How to get your Asphalt Driveway ready for this summer 2019
Thursday, 18 April 2019
Summer is close, and as the weather gets warmer and warmer, we have to make sure our properties are well cared for. Heat can cause glues and bonding agents in asphalt paving to dehydrate and crumble and sealants to weaken. We must adequately prepare for the hot summer heat by ensuring our surfaces are coated
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Asphalt Paving Services Vancouver
Thursday, 24 January 2019
Asphalt is a material that comes from petroleum and is of vital importance to civil construction. It has a lot of uses, but it is mainly used as a material to coat roads and for the manufacture of floors and tiles. It is vital to look for alternatives as too much use of this material
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Asphalt Deterioration During the Winter Season
Friday, 06 October 2017
Asphalt deterioration is a common occurrence throughout its lifespan, whether it is due to the amount of traffic that impedes upon it to the elements and their damaging abilities. While most asphalt restoration occurs during the spring and summer seasons, the main time that
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Repair & Prevent The ‘Alligator’ Asphalt Crack
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Asphalt Cracks Repair in Vancouver BC. One of the most common ways that asphalt pavement can deteriorate over time is called ‘alligator’ or ‘crocodile’ cracking. The name comes from the resemblance of a reptile’s back. Unfortunately, it’s a serious problem for asphalt surfaces as it signals eroding damages underneath. At Richmond Blacktop, we provide plenty
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Residential Driveway Maintenance – Useful Tips
Friday, 07 April 2017
Residential driveway maintenance can put a lot of work in your hands. However, how you decide to approach the repairs and maintenance can reduce the amount of cost and effort needed in the future. As the summer time approaches, you decide to fully replace your driveway, or maybe, move into a new home and want
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Asphalt Patching in Vancouver: Why Do It?
Tuesday, 15 November 2016
Asphalt is very tough. It can endure time, weather and nature. It is a very useful and convenient material, with many different uses. It’s not indestructible, however, and may need replacement after some time. While a high-quality asphalt will last for many years, it may need some repair every once in awhile. Find out if
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How Snow Affects your Paving
Thursday, 20 October 2016
Knowing how snow affects your paving is very important when it comes to prevention and treatment. With winter just around the corner, it’s probably a good idea we begin to prepare for the soon-to-come low temperatures. Snow is not always the enemy, especially when we get to play in it and make snowmen, but when
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Driveway Repair for Your Home
Monday, 14 March 2016
Driveway repair raises many questions a homeowner should ask themselves: should you patch, overlay or invest in a full removal and replacement? When caring for your driveway, one of the most important things that should take place is prevention. Preventing damage before it happens, as well as maintaining your paved
All About Road Drainage
Monday, 07 March 2016
Road drainage is much more important than you think. During heavy rainfall seasons, good drainage is especially important in order to avoid damage to the surface of the asphalt. Slope Besides being one of the most damaging elements to asphalt paving, standing and collected water is dangerous for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. In order for
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Asphalt Deterioration: The Top Causes
Monday, 25 January 2016
Asphalt is the main material used on roads in Canada, and it’s used for a reason. It’s durable, and has longevity and resilience. Just like everything, however, it has its life span. Asphalt deterioration can occur from a number of things, just like any paved surface. Some of these factors include poor construction technique, continuous exposure to
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