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Surface Treatment Success Depends on Crack Preparation

Crack sealing is an important step before completing any surface treatment

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Proper Rolling Ensures Asphalt Overlay Smoothness

To avoid overlay bumps, use the right roller and avoid over compaction

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How to Avoid Bumps in Asphalt Overlays

Following crack sealing “best practices” assures smooth, bump-free finished pavement

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Bear Owen Paving Chooses Steady Growth to Succeed

With 47 years in business, this family-owned company sticks to its roots for continued success

Bear Owen Paving started with one truck and two employees. They now have 18 employees, more than 26 vehicles and major pieces of heavy equipment, a 7,000-square-foot office building and maintenance facility, 24/7 emergency services, snow plowing and demolition.

Cracksealing Safety Best Practices

The major hazards present for cracksealing operations include exposure to traffic, exposure to elevated temperature materials and proximity to powered equipment. Identifying the hazards and taking proper measures to mitigate these risks is paramount.

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Hot Mix: Pavement News from Bergkamp, Neyra, Bomag, Elgin Sweeper

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Factors to Consider when Buying a Sealcoating Rig

Choosing the right sealcoating equipment can increase productivity, reduce maintenance time and give a faster return on investment.

One Week Left to Enter 2017 Pavement Awards

Paving & pavement maintenance contractors can enter their best jobs for a Pavement Award for two more weeks. Nominations will not be accepted after November 1st.

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RTS has Standards

How Geogrids Help Remediate Failures

Geogrids have aided in retrofits by facilitating a reduced thickness of the sub-base; serving as an abridgement; enabling a shorter time of construction, as well as a cost reduction

Orange County Public Works relied on Geotextile Apparatus Co.’s Grizzly Cub fabric/grid installation machine, attached to a motor grader, to properly place the geogrid on its projects.

Best Practices for Sealcoating Edges

The finish of your edging can make or break the entire look of the job, make sure it’s done right

Some contractors prefer to edge using a spray wand and a blocker board. Spraying can offer a clean edge, but contractors must be very mindful not only of overspray, but also of the blocker board and the sealer that accumulates on it. It can become tricky moving the board from one location to another without having sealer drip on to the surfaces you are trying to protect. Spraying is also susceptible to the effects of wind.

GuardTop opens Atlanta Distribution Center

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