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By Nihal Pandrapragada Asphalt provides a remarkably smooth, flexible, and durable driving surface, but its longevity relies entirely on the structural integrity of the ground beneath it. While engineered to withstand heavy axle loads, environmental exposure and...
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by Marvin Joles We sold our Crack Sealing unit just before winter last year. Knowing I would need to replace it before our summer season kicked off, I started to go through the motions of making it happen. I knew exactly which one I was looking for, but because of my...
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Crack sealing smooths the way By Jeff Winke Procrastination may be the biggest foe a contractor wrestles with when looking at pavement cracks that need to be fixed. Cracks come in all shapes and sizes. Sealing them in a timely manner is one of the most effective ways...
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Tips for Success A step-by-step guide By Jeff Winke Cracks are generally not seen as good. Novelists have a way of describing cracks as personal flaws or, at best, a means to allow the positive in — “the cracks in your heart are there so the light can shine...
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Crack Sealing Is the Lowest-Cost, Highest-Benefit Pavement Preservation Treatment The inevitability of decay should be a great motivator for planned, preventive maintenance, especially when considering the alternatives. Yet, surprisingly, many view routine maintenance...