5 Myths about Asphalt PavementBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogMay 8, 20170 commentsOver the years, the widespread use of asphalt for paving various infrastructures such as major and minor roads, parking lots, driveways has become a staple of North American contractors. Considering the many benefits asphalt provides, its current popularity is highly warranted. However, ...Read more...
The Difference between Asphalt Paving and SealcoatingBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogMay 1, 20170 commentsDespite what many people think, asphalt paving and sealcoating are two mutually exclusive processes involved in installing new pavement or repairing pre-existing pavement. However, both applications can work in tandem to achieve different objectives, depending on a variety ...Read more...
Why Routing and Sealing Pavement Cracks Is the Best OptionBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogApril 24, 20170 comments Pavement crack repairs aren’t always cut and dry, and in a city like Toronto where many of the roads and parking lots are generally in fair to poor condition, your best option is to hire a professional asphalt contractor to do the job for you. Depending on the severity, ...Read more...
How Do You Know if Your Parking Lot Catch Basin Needs Repair?By Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogApril 17, 20170 commentsCatch basins are an important part of every business’s parking lot design and construction. They prevent floods by draining storm water and sending it to the underground sewer system. Whether you’re located in Brampton or other parts of the GTA, proper catch basin ...Read more...
The Difference between Asphalt Sealing and Sand Slurry SealcoatingBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogApril 17, 20170 commentsWhen it comes to repairing or repaving your commercial or private parking lot, it’s important to know what your sealing options are as well as the fundamental difference when it comes to asphalt sealing vs. sand slurry sealcoating. Any professional contractor should be ...Read more...
What Are the Different Types of Curbs?By Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogApril 3, 20170 commentsParking curbs are one of those universal parts of every day life that many people simply don’t notice or pay attention to their appearances or functions. Most people tend to take for granted that different types of curbs even exist until they need to repair or ...Read more...
Tips for Hiring an Asphalt Sealcoating ContractorBy Sure Seal Pavement MaintenanceBlogMarch 27, 20170 commentsMaking sure your parking lot is in good condition is your responsibility as a property owner as both a manner of courtesy and keep your customers and employees safe. Whether your property needs full repairs or just routine maintenance, it’s important to find the right asphalt ...Read more...
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...