Paving guides from American Paving & Concrete, Quakertown, PA.
For many homeowners, plain poured concrete is the most practical low-maintenance patio material. It creates a continuous surface with relatively few joints, does not require asphalt-style sealcoating and can usually be maintained through routine cleaning, drainage care and periodic inspection. Porcelain pavers are another low-maintenance option. They resist moisture and staining well, but their performance […]
Asphalt patching and asphalt repair are closely related terms, but they do not mean exactly the same thing. Asphalt patching is a specific repair method used to replace or cover a localized area of damaged pavement. Asphalt repair is the broader category of work used to correct cracks, potholes, settlement, failed edges, drainage problems and […]
Asphalt and blacktop are often discussed as though they are two completely different paving materials. In everyday conversation, however, blacktop is usually an informal name for asphalt pavement, especially the smooth, dark surface installed on residential driveways, private lanes and smaller parking areas. Both surfaces are generally made by combining mineral aggregate—such as crushed stone, […]
Sealcoating is a preventive asphalt-maintenance treatment that applies a protective liquid coating over an existing paved surface. After it dries and cures, the coating creates a more uniform protective layer that can help reduce direct exposure to: Sealcoating can also restore the darker appearance of faded asphalt. However, it does not install a new asphalt […]
An asphalt driveway can provide a smooth, practical, and attractive surface for residential vehicle access. It is widely used for short suburban driveways, long private lanes, shared entrances, turnaround areas, and additional home parking spaces. The main benefits of an asphalt driveway include: These advantages depend on correct installation. Excavation, aggregate-base preparation, grading, drainage, asphalt […]
If your driveway or parking lot is faded, worn, lightly cracked, or no longer looks smooth, asphalt resurfacing in Pennsylvania may be the right solution. Also called an asphalt overlay, resurfacing involves installing a new asphalt layer over an existing paved surface after proper preparation. It can restore appearance, improve usability, and extend pavement life […]
