In November 2023, the All American Asphalt plant in Irvine ceased production. The property is being sold to the city and will be converted into a new preserve and trailhead area for the Northern Open Space Preserve. This is great for local outdoors enthusiasts and is popular with people living in the area. But what about the contractors who use asphalt and their customers? What Is the Impact on the Industry? The plant closure leaves a hole in southern California in terms of asphalt availability. It means materials are less available in the area between Irvine and San Diego. There is as yet no ..read more

Can Sealcoating Be Used to Fill Cracks? Asphalt parking lots tend to crack. Cracks are not good for your lot, allowing water through into the layers below. A lot of people believe that driveway sealcoating can fill these cracks. Is this true? What are the alternatives? Can Sealcoating Fill Cracks? First, understand what sealcoating does. It protects the asphalt and darkens its color, which many people find looks better. It also protects the asphalt from oxidation (which can make it brittle) and it seals the surface. However, it can't seal cracks. Sealcoating will fill very small hairline crac ..read more

You are a property owner or manager. You have recently arranged for asphalt repair or installation to improve your facility. In the course of this service, you receive a notice that may cause you alarm. What is a lien notice, and why are you receiving it? Does a lien notice mean that something has gone wrong? The good news is that a lien notice means that everything is OK and is done according to regulations.  Let us explain why. A Lien Notice Is Not a Lien The most important thing to understand is that a lien notice is not a lien. It is a notice that your contractors could legally file ..read more

In an ever-progressive world, new sports crop up each year, coming along with new flooring regulations and dimensions. These regulations are crucial for different athletic sports since they define each sport's field of play, including markings for out-of-bounds areas. Depending on the sport, athletic fields vary depending on surface composition from sand, grass, concrete, etc. All these surfaces require different striping techniques to ensure they can withstand repeated daily training as well as competitions.  Whether you are striping a newly constructed athletic court or field, gett ..read more

Local regulations require parking facilities to have stops or safety barriers to ensure vehicles stop at designated spaces and help control traffic. Among the safety measures necessary in car parks include wheel stops that can guide drivers during parking. But what exactly are they, and why are they important? Read on to find out. What Are Wheel Stops? Also referred to as parking blocks, parking bumpers, or car curbs, they are small barriers installed at the edge of parking spaces. They prevent vehicles from moving further into the parking space. These barriers can also help drivers park in t ..read more

We are asked many questions about asphalt parking lot maintenance. One question we are often asked is "What is the best way to protect my investment?" The parking lot is one of the first places customers and employees see when they visit your site, so it's important to keep it in good condition. Regular maintenance can save you money in the long run by prolonging the life of your asphalt. While asphalt is a very durable material, it is still susceptible to damage from the elements and regular wear and tear. Heat, sunlight, rain, snow, and ice can all cause deterioration, and cars driving on th ..read more

As the pandemic continued to ravage the entire world, people were looking for safe pandemic activities to kill the boredom of lockdowns. Pickleball emerged as a favorite pandemic-era hobby since it allowed people to interact with others on the court and was an easy way to exercise without the technical demands of, say, tennis or golf.  Named the fastest growing sport in 2021 and 2021 in the United States, pickleball is here to stay. And as more resorts and schools request new pickleball courts, it is important to understand more about the sport to get the most out of it. In this ..read more

Is your parking lot in need of repair? Are potholes causing issues for your tenants or customers? Continued parking lot maintenance is vital to a business's reputation, and a property's value. Facility managers must constantly be on the lookout for ways to keep up their lot's pristine appearance while minimizing costs and staying within budget. If your asphalt parking lot needs some TLC, is putting new asphalt over the old a viable option? Or do you have to start thinking about removal and replacement?  (Baywood Business Center, Orange) What Exactly Is an Asphalt Overlay? An asphalt over ..read more

Over the years, shot blasting has become among the best alternatives for preparing surfaces or materials before further manufacturing operations. The shot blasting market is a testament to the demand for the service, with a value estimated at $7.89 billion, and is expected to grow by 5.20% between 2022 and 2029 to reach nearly $11.84 billion.  The majority of warehouse facilities with dynamic forklift traffic movement tend to install shot blasting on their floors, making them suitable for both traditional and modern warehouses that require a cost-effective solution, but the issue of long ..read more

Southern California roads and parking lots are paved predominantly with asphalt. However, not all paved surfaces require the same thickness of asphalt. A typical asphalt parking lot consists of three crucial structural elements: a subgrade, asphalt thickness, and a drainage system. You should use expert contractors to ensure the proper layering of each compaction and the right thickness of asphalt on the commercial parking lot. Creating designs for a parking lot's thickness depends on the condition and the soil quality of the subgrade and the traffic type, as well as the co ..read more