What Is Perpetual Pavement?By Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogMarch 13, 20170 commentsMost drivers generally don’t give much thought to the pavement they’re driving on; oftentimes, their main objective is simply to reach their destinations without any incident. While this is a fairly common practice, it’s interesting to note that there’s actually ...Read more...
What Are the Different Types of Distortion in Asphalt Pavement?By Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogMarch 6, 20170 commentsDistortion in asphalt pavement occurs when there is a severe weakness in the subgrade of your asphalt pavement that causes the asphalt to shift before it has properly set. The movement usually takes place after construction has ended. It’s often the result of shoddy ...Read more...
Why Spring Is the Best Time of Year to Sealcoat Your AsphaltBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogFebruary 27, 20170 commentsThere’s no better time than the spring season to invest in quality asphalt sealcoating. Once all the snow and sleet has melted away and you’ve had the opportunity to clear away all of the leftover debris from your storefront’s parking lot, it’s time to ...Read more...
Challenges of Sealcoating in the WinterBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogFebruary 6, 20170 commentsWinter is not the best time to sealcoat your driveway because it presents a lot of challenges that can often be avoided during other times of the year. When your driveway or parking lot is covered in snow, it would be difficult to make out where the worst damages are located. ...Read more...
Cost Factors Involved in Asphalt Driveway SealingBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogJanuary 23, 20170 commentsThere are numerous risk and cost factors involved in aptly repairing and maintaining a professional parking lot. In fact, calculating the cost to seal a concrete driveway is not as simple as providing an estimate based upon square footage. There is a lot more to it than that. With ...Read more...
7 Tips for Saving Money on Parking Lot MaintenanceBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogJanuary 16, 20170 commentsWhile many property owners dread the costs involved, there are some easy ways to get affordable parking lot maintenance in Barrie and other nearby locales. The truth is, cities like Barrie or even Toronto are more susceptible to pavement damage due to the heavy amount of ...Read more...
What Are the Methods of Pavement Marking Removal?By Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogJanuary 9, 20170 commentsBefore parking lot pavement can be restriped or repainted, the previous markings and stripes must first be thoroughly removed. There are a few different effective pavement marking removal methods that professionals typically employ. 3 Pavement Marking Removal Methods Grinding, ...Read more...
Tips to Make Sure Your Asphalt Surface LastsBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogDecember 15, 20160 commentsAsphalt is everywhere. We walk on it nearly every time we leave our homes and we drive on it nearly every time we drive through a parking lot. The reason asphalt is so common and so popular is because it works. It’s strong enough to sustain the foot and vehicle traffic along ...Read more...
The Benefits of Parking Lot Line PaintingBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogDecember 8, 20160 commentsMotorists and pedestrians alike rely heavily on parking lot markings for guidance and positioning. If line markings aren’t cohesive, your customers may be confused as to where to park or where they can safely walk. This can lead to accidents, illegal parking in fire zones, and ...Read more...
Things to Know about Rutting in Asphalt PavementBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogNovember 24, 20160 commentsA rutting pavement is not just an unsightly mishap in road asphalt or pavements; it is also a sign of potentially dangerous disrepair, which is why it is important to contact a company that provides reliable pavement rutting repair services in the GTA. What Is Rutting in Asphalt ...Read more...
The Difference between Hot-Pour Crack Sealer and Cold-Pour Crack SealerBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogNovember 16, 20160 commentsAs private and commercial property owners are well aware, if there is a crack on your pavement, it must be fixed as soon as possible otherwise the damages will worsen over time; this is why you should hire a hot-pour crack sealer in Ontario. Before you do, though, make sure you learn ...Read more...
How to Choose a Paving Company/Contractor in TorontoBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogNovember 10, 20160 commentsIf you’re searching for a paving contractor, the choices may seem overwhelming. Your parking lot is one of your property’s most important features, and if you choose a paving company that does a poor job, not only will you lose money to have it fixed, but it may also unintentionally ...Read more...
Transverse/Thermal Cracking in Asphalt Pavement: Causes and RepairBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogNovember 3, 20160 commentsn most major cities, transverse or thermal cracking in asphalt is a very common problem and a safety hazard because the roads are constantly in use; this is why it is important to hire companies that specialize in transverse crack repair in Toronto. What Causes Transverse ...Read more...
Asphalt Edge Cracks: Causes and Tips to Protect Asphalt CrackingBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogOctober 20, 20160 commentsAsphalt edge cracking refers to those cracks that start on the side of the road and then spread toward the centre over time. They pose a very big safety hazard for vehicles, which is why asphalt crack repairs should be administered as soon as possible. If left untreated ...Read more...
Things to Know About Hot Mix Asphalt PavementBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogOctober 13, 20160 commentsBefore embarking on a project to repair asphalt pavement, there are a few things that you should know about hot mix asphalt pavement. Also known as hot mix bitumen, it is one of the most cost effective asphalt paving mixes available. It also helps to create an extremely smooth ...Read more...
Why Catch Basins Can Fail in Parking LotsBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogSeptember 8, 20160 commentsCatch basin repair can be important for keeping your parking lot in good condition and saving on costly repair jobs further down the line. Catch basins serve an important function in parking lots, helping drain water runoff and prevent pooling water that can damage asphalt. For ...Read more...