Well-maintained city roads keep your community safer and more beautiful. Fading, cracking paint and decaying thermoplastic lines are an eyesore and a potential safety hazard, as drivers and built-in car cameras struggle to see crucial road markings. The solution: professional water blasting services from A1 Professional Asphalt & Sealing. Our experienced professionals provide water blaster services to remove old thermoplastic markings and cracking paint from roadways, intersections and stop bars, as well as old lines from previous projects and road expansions. Water blasting is far superio ..read more

Pavement markings are a critical feature of any safe and effective roadway. They provide drivers with important information about the layout of the road, including the location of lanes, crosswalks and other hazards. Over time, markings can fade, obscure or wear away due to weather, traffic and other factors. This can make it difficult for drivers to stay in their lanes, navigate intersections and follow other traffic rules. By re-striping roads on a regular basis, we can ensure that drivers always have clear and accurate guidance, even in difficult conditions. Another important reason to main ..read more

When people think about flight safety, they think about planes and the rigorous maintenance critical to assuring safe, reliable aircraft. They seldom think about what’s under the landing gear. Yet a well-maintained runway can be just as important as the airplane itself. Without expert routine maintenance, wear and tear take a toll on runways, making them harder for pilots to see and posing a danger of serious accidents. When your airport runways need restriping and repainting, trust this important work to the experienced pros at A1 Professional Asphalt and Sealing. To keep your runways up to c ..read more

It is no surprise that airport runways and taxiways receive a lot of wear and tear over the years. Constant, repetitive airplane tire impacts on the runways and taxiways can lead to a large accumulation of unwanted rubber and scattered paint buildup. These excess rubber and paint buildups can lead to cracks in the asphalt foundation and overall runway deterioration. What can you do to keep this problem from arising? Precise and effective water blasting. Airport runways and taxiways are vital components of the operational performance and longevity of an airport. An airport’s business relies hea ..read more

Winter weather can be tough on your parking lot. Apart from the surface becoming slippery from ice, snow, freezing rain and hail, the harsh freeze-thaw cycles can result in different types of damage to the car lot. It is important to anticipate potential problems during this season and take measures to prepare your parking lot for the extra strain caused by intense winter elements. But what exactly can you do to winterize your commercial parking lot? Here are six tips to follow. CLEAN THE PARKING LOT Before the winter hits, clear away any trash, leaves, dirt and debris on the parking lot surfa ..read more

Need asphalt work? Not all asphalt mixes are the same. There’s a reason why big jobs should be done in the warmer months, even though cracks and potholes can be repaired anytime. For the best results, you need the right type of asphalt for your project. Summer asphalt Summer asphalt is also known as hot or hot mix asphalt. It is mixed at 270 to 275 degrees Fahrenheit and has to be applied quickly. Quick application ensures that the material keeps at this temperature so that it fully adheres to the ground. Just as the name suggests, summer asphalt needs to be used during summer, when the ground ..read more

Asphalt is one of the most commonly used paving materials for commercial parking lots. Although concrete is also a good surfacing material, using asphalt for your parking lot offers many benefits. When choosing between these two materials, an important factor to consider is environmental sustainability. Here we take a look at asphalt’s environmental impact compared to that of concrete. Air pollution The processes of producing both asphalt and concrete generate harmful atmospheric emissions. However, emissions from asphalt plants are often low and well-controlled. Once installed, asphalt p ..read more

Quality parking can make or break a commercial property. While the average person focuses mainly on the surfacing material, a lot more goes into a parking lot. To ensure your parking lot works efficiently and effectively, it is important to understand the different components that make up a good lot and incorporate them into your parking lot design. For the best results, consider the purpose the facility will serve. Size and space A great parking lot has adequate capacity to ensure efficiency. When designing the lot, you need to take into account the available space, how the lot will be used a ..read more

Maintaining your commercial lot is crucial since it is the first thing a prospective customer sees when they visit your establishment. It is also the last thing they interact with as they leave and has a huge impact on whether they choose to visit again. Here are a few strategies to keep your parking lot looking great. Proper drainage Pooled water in your parking lot is one of the most obvious things that deters potential customers as it is inconvenient and a sign of poor maintenance. If left to sit, the water can also harm your pavement and shorten the longevity of your lot, costing ..read more

The experience customers have with a brick-and-mortar business begins and ends with the parking lot. It is essential that it is well maintained and easy to use. As your partner in all things parking lot related, our team at A1 Professional Asphalt & Sealing has compiled this list of key elements that will ensure your commercial parking lot is as customer friendly as possible. Vibrant striping Pavement striping designates parking spots, crosswalks and other spaces within a parking lot. When the stripes are a strong, dazzling white or yellow, they give an eye-catching differentiation to the ..read more