Here are some steps you can follow to hire an asphalt sealcoating company: Determine your needs: Think about the scope of the project and what you want the company to do. Do you need a full sealcoating, or just spot repair? Do you need crack filling or line striping? Research companies: Look for companies that specialize in asphalt sealcoating and have experience working on projects similar to yours. You can also ask for recommendations from friends, family, or other professionals in the industry. Request quotes: Contact several companies and request quotes for the work you need done. Be sure ..read more

Hiring a Parking Lot Contractor   Are you looking for a reputable Sealcoating contractor in Pittsburgh? Selecting the wrong contractor can be disastrous, adding to unnecessary costs and increased disruptions to your business. Let’s discuss three common mistakes to avoid when you are hiring a contractor for sealcoating your parking lot. 1. Not checking contractor credentials. It takes a little time to check out the paving contractors that are competitively bidding on your sealcoating project, but it’s time well spent. Here is a checklist of things you need to find out about ..read more

It is true that asphalt contractors often perform many tasks during the wee hours of the night. However, reputable asphalt contractors cringe at the mere thought of applying sealcoating at night. Technically, it is sometimes possible to apply sealant at night, but there is a long list of conditions that would have to be met. At best, sealcoating at night involves significant risk of failure, and your sealcoating will have a shorter life. The irony is that you have much to lose and little to gain by insisting on a nighttime application of sealcoating. 1. Sealcoat needs to cure before you can al ..read more

If you are a business owner and/or property manager, ADA compliance is something that you should be well aware of. We see parking lots with improper handicap markings almost everyday. The amount of accessible parking spaces is based upon how many total parking spaces you have. Below is a break down of how many handicap spots are needed. 1 to 25 total spaces – One handicap space is required. 26 to 50 total spaces – Two handicap spaces are required. 51 to 75 total spaces – Three handicap spaces are required. 76 to 100 total spaces – Four handicap spaces are required. 101 to 150 total spaces – F ..read more

Why crack seal you ask? Water escaping through the cracks of your parking lot can be detrimental to the overall condition if left untreated. ​ ​1. Small cracks will allow water to seep into the asphalt. 2. The water expands and contracts with temperature change resulting in larger cracked areas. 3. This allows more water underneath the pavement which will begin to weaken the base. 4. When the base is unstable and weak, it will speed up the process of asphalt failure. ​ Just remember small cracks will only get larger. Those large cracks eventually become potholes. Those potholes will need to b ..read more

What are the benefits of line striping? A freshly striped parking lot has important benefits that often times get overlooked. Have you ever pulled into a parking lot only to notice that parking spaces are not visible? What about vehicles driving right through faded pedestrian crosswalks with people waiting to cross? Or faded stop bars at the end of drive lanes leaving folks wondering who has the right of way. There is a good chance we have all been in these situations without even realizing it. Certain scenarios make navigating through your parking lot frustrating and dangerous for your visit ..read more

Asphalt sealcoating is the process of applying a protective layer to asphalt-based pavements to help avoid damage from certain elements such as water, oils, and U.V. damage. 1. Sealcoating protects and extends the life expectancy of your asphalt driveway or parking lot by filling surface damage and providing a protective layer to keep out damaging UV rays, vehicle fluids and water. 2. The minimal cost of regular sealcoating can save you money in the long run. A properly maintained and sealed asphalt surface can extend the life of the driveway or parking lot, and also lower the risk for long-t ..read more

Two Men And A Striper, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA will keep your parking lot appealing, organized, and up to the relevant codes and regulations. Your customers, employees, visitors, and/or tenants will appreciate a refreshed striping layout when navigating through your parking lot. A professional and attentive contractor like Two Men And A Striper, LLC will help you achieve these results. Continue reading so you can recognize the importance of paint striping for your lot.   Keep Your Lot Organized When dealing with the masses, organization is a key component in making any situation successful ..read more

What Causes Potholes? Potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of ground water after the water has entered into the ground under the pavement. When water freezes, it expands. If it has a chance to freeze, it will take up more space under the pavement, and the pavement will expand, bend, and crack, which weakens the pavement. Then when ice melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps or voids in the surface under the pavement, where water can get in and be trapped. If the water freezes and thaws over and over, the pavement will weaken and continue cracking. As the weight of cars an ..read more

Parking lot maintenance consists of various repairs and treatments designed to prolong the life of the pavement. Regular parking lot maintenance helps preserve property value and ensures people remain safe while on the premises. Asphalt maintenance includes, cracksealing, sealcoating, line striping, pothole patching and more. Attached is a simple checklist that any property owner or manager can quickly use to evaluate their parking lot. The post Asphalt Maintenance Checklist appeared first on Two Men and a Striper ..read more