Necessary Asphalt Paving Solutions: Driveway Paving vs. Parking Lot Paving
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Necessary Asphalt Paving Solutions: Driveway Paving vs. Parking Lot Paving

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Asphalt pavement, whether a residential driveway or a commercial parking lot, is an excellent solution when compared to alternatives such as concrete. Why? Because asphalt is a durable and low-maintenance material. Asphalt pavement can withstand high temperatures and heavy loads – perfect for handling vehicle traffic. This is why roads and parking lots are almost…

Parking Lot Sealcoated on Indian Rocks Road
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Parking Lot Sealcoated on Indian Rocks Road

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Last year we completed the asphalt paving portion of the job for this parking lot on Indian Rocks Road in Largo, Florida. Asphalt needs to fully cure (dry and settle) before we can apply sealcoating and that’s exactly what we did last month. Parking Lot Before Prepping the old pavement During the laying of new…

The Dos and Don’ts of Asphalt Maintenance
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The Dos and Don’ts of Asphalt Maintenance

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Whether it’s for a residential driveway or parking lot, asphalt pavement is a surefire way to increase the value of your property. And if you’re running a business, having beautifully paved parking can significantly boost your ROI. Thus, you must ensure that your asphalt pavement is adequately maintained for many years. Proper maintenance of asphalt…

What Makes the Perfect Pavement?
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What Makes the Perfect Pavement?

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Asphalt pavement has long been used for driveways and private roads. It offers many advantages to private property owners and has become a popular option around the country. And that’s no surprise. Asphalt pavement is safe because of its high skid resistance, especially for driveways and is cost-effective when compared to the alternatives.   What…

How Big Does Our Parking Lot Need to Be?
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How Big Does Our Parking Lot Need to Be?

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Are you planning on opening a commercial parking lot? Or perhaps wanting to open a business that offers customer parking? If so, you must be wondering what size of the parking lot you should construct. Well, the exact size and measurements of your parking lot are dependent on how much space you have and how…

Why Are Roads and Parking Lots Paved with Asphalt?
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Why Are Roads and Parking Lots Paved with Asphalt?

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Have you seen many highways and parking lots? Did you notice that most of them are paved with asphalt instead of concrete? The answer is simple. Asphalt is more economical, long-lasting, and safer when compared to concrete. As highway and main roads have a lot of traffic, they need to be durable and should be…

Asphalt Services Our Company Offers in Largo, Seminole & Pinellas
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Asphalt Services Our Company Offers in Largo, Seminole & Pinellas

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Whether you need asphalt services for a private road, driveway, parking lot, highway, or activity area that needs paving, it is important to choose the right company or contractor. Big or small, it will be a waste of time and money to entrust your asphalt paving project to just anyone. You must ensure that your…

Winter Asphalt & Parking Lot Maintenance
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Winter Asphalt & Parking Lot Maintenance

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Does Asphalt Maintenance Change in The Winter? If you have an asphalt driveway or parking lot, it is important to understand about its regular maintenance. You don’t want the money you spent on asphalt laying and paving to go to waste. And the first thing that you need to know is that each time the…

How Hot Florida Sun Effects Asphalt Pavement
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How Hot Florida Sun Effects Asphalt Pavement

ByAriana Borges

What Makes Up Asphalt? As the most commonly used material for road systems, every driver has reaped the benefits of ease that asphalt provides. It allows cars, bikes, and other vehicles, to travel great distances without much difficulty. It is also able to withstand massive amounts of weight. However, the material itself and its composition…

How Asphalt Potholes Form and the Repair Process
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How Asphalt Potholes Form and the Repair Process

ByAnderson & Son's Asphalt

Potholes can vary in size and shape and they are the result of the occurring expansion and contraction of ground water after it has entered the ground under the pavement. During colder seasons, ground water can freeze and expands. When this happens, it can take up a lot more space under the pavement and the…