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Unlike other types of asphalt wear or cracking, block cracking is found frequently on surfaces that experience minimal use, like low-volume road pavement, residential driveways, or parking spaces. What Is Block Cracking? You can identify block cracking by a...

We recently investigated asphalt raveling, a condition where the entire surface of the asphalt comes apart entirely. Raveling is one of the single worst conditions asphalt pavement can present and the only real way to fix it is to replace the pavement. But raveling...

All asphalt is a mix of different elements designed to harden and cure, forming a strong, flexible, and reliable pavement. But depending on the particular mix and temperatures used, asphalt can have significantly different properties, benefits, and installation...

Asphalt is one of the most flexible paving options, not only because it can bend and flex with temperature changes, but also because it can be formulated and mixed differently for different projects, giving the pavement different qualities. Here are six common asphalt...

At Stripe A Lot of Holland, MI, we specialize in all forms of asphalt installation, repair, and replacement—including driveways. If your driveway is starting to show any of these four signs of damage, it probably means you’re due for some service to help repair the...

When parking lots are sized correctly, they offer ample space for employees or patrons to easily park and navigate the property, without struggling or searching for open space. And if your parking lot is bursting at the seams, there are ways to try to make more of the...

A clean, smooth, and well-maintained parking lot or drive can be critically important for property managers and owners, as they provide a safe environment for employees, patrons, and the general public to use. But even the best prepared asphalt doesn’t last forever,...

Converting an old dirt driveway to a paved surface is easier than you might think, and asphalt is a great option to consider. Here are five reasons why an asphalt driveway may be the best choice for you! Good Traction Obviously, a paved surface is going to provide...

In our last post, we mentioned asphalt raveling, a type of asphalt disintegration. But what is asphalt raveling exactly, and what should be done about it? What is raveling? Raveling is a type of asphalt damage caused when the pavement, either entirely or in large...