Paving tips & guides
Asphalt Paving Tips & Guides (Page 3)
Practical advice on asphalt driveways and parking lots for New Jersey homeowners, HOAs and property managers.
Guides, page 3
- Blacktop vs. Asphalt: Which Is Better?Blacktop and asphalt get used as if they were different products. Here is what each word really means and what matters when you pave a NJ driveway.
- Commercial Paving: Benefits of Using AsphaltFor shopping centers, offices, HOAs and warehouses, asphalt keeps downtime short and renewal manageable. Here is why it fits commercial properties.
- Asphalt vs Concrete Driveway in NJ: Which Is Better?Weighing asphalt against concrete for a New Jersey driveway? Compare six factors, from freeze-thaw and road salt to repairs, cost and curing time.
- Critical Considerations When Expanding Commercial ParkingAdding spaces to a commercial lot? Plan for approvals, drainage, base work, traffic flow and a clean tie-in to the existing asphalt before you break ground.
- Dan The Paver: The Name’s Right In The URL!Our name is simple on purpose. Here is what Dan The Paver stands for: a family-owned NJ asphalt crew that does driveways and parking lots, and nothing else.
- Dealing With Pavement Eyesores: A Quick GuideOil stains, weeds in cracks, a faded gray surface, ragged edges and mismatched repairs: here is how to deal with the most common asphalt driveway eyesores.
- Ways to Extend the Life of Your Asphalt Parking LotFrom truck routes and dumpster areas to sprinklers and tree roots, these practical habits help a commercial asphalt lot in NJ last longer between repaves.
- Get the Facts Right About Asphalt: Debunking 5 MythsAsphalt gets blamed for problems it doesn't cause. We clear up five common myths so you can judge a driveway or lot on the facts.
- How Extreme Heat Affects an Asphalt Parking LotSummer heat softens asphalt. Learn how hot New Jersey days lead to scuffing, ruts and dents in parking lots, and what owners can do about it.
- How Puddles Form in an Asphalt Parking LotStanding water in a parking lot is more than a nuisance. Here is why puddles form on asphalt and the practical fixes that make them go away.
- How the Winter Season Affects Your Asphalt DrivewayCold snaps, freeze-thaw cycles, plows and road salt all take a toll on asphalt. See how a New Jersey winter affects your driveway and why.
- How to Avoid Summer Heat Damage to Your Asphalt DrivewayHot summer days soften asphalt. These simple habits help you avoid dents, scuffs and ruts in your driveway during New Jersey heat waves.
- How to Ensure Your Asphalt Stays Intact This WinterA fall walk-around, a few repairs and smart snow habits keep your asphalt in one piece through a New Jersey winter. Here is a simple plan.