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Servicing the Mid-Atlantic Region
Throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region, there are hundreds, maybe thousands of Corporate Centers, Airports, Homeowners Associations, Industrial Parks, Churches, Retail Shopping Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, and Healthcare Complexes that Macadam Company has helped to look their best. We’re known for high quality work, and our customer service is unparalleled in the industry. View our galleries below, and you’ll see for yourself the quality our customers have come to rely on.
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt Repairs
Concrete
Drainage
Sealcoating & Crack Sealing
Line Striping
FAQ
How long will a new asphalt surface last?
Typically, well-constructed asphalt surfaces should last about 10-20 years, but this number will vary quite a bit based on base conditions, traffic patterns, climate and ongoing maintenance.
How soon can I use my newly paved surface?
It’s recommended that new pavement be given time to cure before driving on the surface. While we know this is difficult, this curing time can last a few days, and is usually when the surface temperature reaches the ambient air temperature. In the summer, the surface may remain “soft” for a longer amount of time due to the heat.
How many handicap stalls should a parking lot have?
Our customers know how important it is to provide handicap access, but often parking lots seem to have too many, or even worse, too few stalls for the handicapped. What’s the right number? It’s actually a formula based on the number of stalls in your parking lot. A chart from the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 makes it easy to know how best to support those with special parking needs by designating the required number of stalls for those who are handicapped. Read more on our blog HERE.
How often should I apply an asphalt sealer to my new pavement?
Your new surface should be “seasoned” through a winter before applying an asphalt sealer. Thereafter, it’s recommended that an application of sealer be applied every 3-5 years depending on wear.
How can I improve the life of my pavement?
Despite everyone’s best intentions, even the best pavement surface will crack and deteriorate after time. A variety of influences, from construction to sun damage to water run-off, can and do affect the life of any paved surface. But there are ways in which you can extend the life of your pavement. One of the most important ways is Pavement Sealer.
The value of sealing a parking lot is so much more than curb appeal. Pavement sealers are actually close surface pores, which will lengthen the life of the pavement. In some simple science terms, here’s why: asphalt hardening is an oxidation process and is based on exposure to air on the surface and within the pavement. If circulation of air through the interconnected void spaces in the pavement can be prevented or reduced, the rate of hardening of the asphalt will be slowed and the life of the pavement extended. Pavement seals fill in those “void spaces.”
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What environmental factors will affect my asphalt?
Cold? Wet? Extreme heat? Maybe you’ve got all three! Each environment poses its own stress on asphalt pavements. The sun is a huge culprit when it comes to eroding a paved surface, as UV rays break down an asphalt surface. Constant freezing and thawing will expand and contract a surface, creating cracking, and areas where water will penetrate, leading to potholes. A wet and humid environment tends to present weakened subgrade load-bearing capability, requiring a heavier base construction. Hot and dry climates accelerate the oxidation of the asphalt, resulting in the pavement becoming prematurely brittle.
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