{"id":3015,"date":"2019-10-29T09:20:07","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T13:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/?p=3015"},"modified":"2019-10-29T09:20:09","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T13:20:09","slug":"asphalt-101-covering-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/asphalt-101-covering-the-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"Asphalt 101: Covering the Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3>Asphalt 101: Covering the Basics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When keeping up with property maintenance of commercial\nbuildings, most people pay attention to exterior paint and interior\nfurnishings. Did you know the asphalt in driveways and parking lots is just as\nimportant? No matter how beautiful a building looks inside and out, if there\nare potholes on the way in or in the parking spaces, you could decrease your\nability to attract customers or tenants. Here are some basics to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Pros and Cons of\nAsphalt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asphalt is not the only paving option, but it is one of the\nmost popular. Asphalt driveways and parking lots look more\naesthetically-pleasing than alternatives, such as gravel or concrete. Asphalt\nis also cheaper to install than concrete, though costs may fluctuate with oil\nprices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does require a little more maintenance work. However,\nthis is less expensive than paying for the services necessary to keep concrete\nlooking its best. Asphalt is most suitable to colder climates as it softens\nwhen exposed to extremely high temperatures for long periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Increasing the\nLifespan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in the proactive maintenance of your asphalt\ndriveway, parking lot, or deck keeps it in great condition. Ideally, you should\nreseal it every three to five years. The more traffic you get, the more often\nyou should consider resealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By years five to seven, you may need to do some patching\nwork. Your contractor may also recommend resurfacing to combat poor weather\nconditions or heavy traffic. Finally, create proper drainage as heavy rains and\nrunning water can damage asphalt over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Finding the Right\nContractor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many contractors claim to know how to pave commercial\ndriveways, parking lots, and decks. However, you should also be sure that they\nare experienced, licensed, bonded, and insured. If they do a poor job, you\ncould find yourself looking for a new contractor company to handle repairs or a\ncomplete do-over within a season or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rely on the proven experts. <a href=\"https:\/\/nvmpaving.com\/contact\/\">Contact NVM Paving &amp; Concrete<\/a> by calling <a href=\"tel:703-423-0471\">703-423-0471<\/a> or sending us an <a href=\"mailto:markb@nvmpaving.info\">email<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asphalt 101: Covering the Basics When keeping up with property maintenance of commercial buildings, most people pay attention to exterior paint and interior furnishings. Did you know the asphalt in driveways and parking lots is just as important? No matter how beautiful a building looks inside and out, if there are potholes on the way [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3016,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[13,8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Asphalt 101: Covering the Basics - NVM Paving &amp; Concrete, Inc.<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Keeping up with maintenance of a commercial property is important. 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