When you think of winter, you instantly think of snow, Christmas, sledding, hot chocolate, snow days, icicles and snowy roads. The one thing that you might not think of is how you will protect your asphalt surfaces during the winter months. Here are some tips and tricks to help you be prepared and ready for whatever this winter may bring us.

Step 1: Prepare

Before it gets blustery out, the best thing that you can do is clear your asphalt surface of any debri that may be laying on it. It could be things such as leaves, sticks, rocks, and etc. Once you have all of that cleared off, be sure to inspect your surface. If you see any excess oil on your asphalt surface, the best thing to do is to get...

There are many choices we must make in life. How many creamers do I want in my coffee? Do I wake up or sleep in? Should I get gas now or wait until tomorrow?

When planning out your next pavement project, you have to make the choice between asphalt and chip and seal. Today, we're going to give you the information you need to decide which type of pavement surface to get for your residential, commercial, or industrial area.

Asphalt Paving: What is it?

Asphalt paving is any paved area surfaced with asphalt. It is one of the most popular forms of pavement due to its lifespan and cost effectiveness.

Pros of Asphalt Paving

• Asphalt is flexible in extreme weather situations. It is made up of severa...

As the temperatures get warmer, it's necessary to keep up on the maintenance of your asphalt to keep it looking new and in good condition. Asphalt when cared for properly can help not only increase curb appeal but also last a long time. To keep your asphalt in good condition, here are a few things to do this Spring and Summer!

1) Don't Always Park In The Same Place

We are all creatures of habit, right? Habits also include where we park our vehicles. Parking in the same place every day, along with the weight of your vehicle, can cause the asphalt to sink eventually. The suns heat can also soften the asphalt so the heavier your vehicle, the higher chance of sinking. To deter this from happeni...

Have you ever debated with yourself if your driveway needs replaced or just repaired? That can be a tough question sometime for someone that is not well versed in asphalt. When maintained correctly, asphalt driveways can increase the longevity of your driveway. At Albatross Asphalt, we make sure to go over all options with our customers before they decide what they want to do with their driveway.

Here are some signs that will indicate if you need to talk to us about repairing or replacing your asphalt driveway:

1) Warping- if the surface of your driveway does not look level than most likely it has warped and could mean your base underneath the asphalt is comprised.

2) Sinkage- if your drive...

Living in Ohio means winters are filled with snow and ice. Icy driveways can be especially tricky during the winter months. Here are some good ways to protect your asphalt driveway during the winter months while also making it not so slippery.

The first way that you can help add traction to your driveway on icy days is by spreading sand. Sand absorbs sunlight which then helps melt ice and snow without any harsh chemicals. Sand is also a good option because it also helps add traction to your driveway for any visitors you might have during the winter season.

The second way can help make your asphalt driveway less slippery is by spreading kitty litter. While kitty litter will not melt ice and...

When it comes to asphalt there are so many options! One of those options is asphalt sealcoating.

So what is sealcoating?

Sealcoating is an asphalt sealer that helps take your driveway back to that gorgeous black color that it had when it was first installed. It also has more benefits than just aesthetics too. By sealcoating you are helping block UV rays that can fade asphalt. Sealcoat also helps in retaining moisutre content so that the asphalt does not deteriorate over time as well. By putting sealer on your asphalt, you are almost helping to form a tougher barrier against automobile fluids that can soften asphalt and it helps to fill small voids in the pavement so that it looks even.

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Ever wonder why parking lots have striping on them? Are they really that important to have on a parking lot? Actually they are important for multiple reasons! Parking lot striping creates a good first impression. When someone pulls into your parking lot, striping adds a level of crispness and quality at first impression. Your parking lot appearance creates a perception to the customer of the quality and safety of your business as well.

Another reason why parking lot striping importance is because ADA (American Disabilities Act) requires that every commercial building has handicapped parking strips. By creating these spaces for handicap individuals, you are ensuring easy access to all custo...

If you had to choose which business to shop at just based on what their parking lot looked like, would you choose the one that had lots of cracks with weeds, potholes and no defined places to park or would you choose the store with the well manicured parking lot that has clean crisp lines, defined parking, and nice looking curbs that define where you walk as a customer and where you park?

Without knowing anything else about either business, as humans, you would naturally be drawn to the store with the better parking lot. Why? Because in most circumstances, we are drawn towards things that look nice...the finer things in life if you will. Here are some other reasons why curbing is importan...