Paul's Paving Blog

Steps Involved In Repairing An Asphalt Driveway

Those small hairline cracks in your asphalt driveway may look insignificant, but they are ultimately compromising the integrity of the asphalt and will eventually widen and deepen, leaving you with unsightly potholes that won't do your car any good. Cracks and dips can also be a tripping hazard and allow weeds to take hold, which leaves your property looking unkempt. Asphalt repairs are pretty straightforward and don't tend to be too costly, but the quicker you get your driveway repaired, the easier the whole process will be. Read More 

5 Advantages of Commercial Epoxy Flooring

Commercial epoxy flooring offers a range of advantages to businesses. Read on to find out why so many companies are choosing to install epoxy floors in their business premises. 1. Durability One of the biggest benefits of commercial epoxy flooring is that it is very durable. Epoxy floors can resist the wear and tear effect of heavy foot traffic. They are also resistant to environmental conditions. For example, they do not buckle or warp like wood floors if the temperature or humidity rapidly changes. Read More 

Do You Need to Cut a Pavement Trench?

Pavements form a vital part of every town. They provide a safe way for pedestrians to walk to local shopping areas or any other areas within the town. However, like most other structures, there will come a time when work needs to be carried out. Perhaps, there are repairs needed to the pavement surface, or more likely, there is a need to install new cables or pipework below the pavement. When work is needed below pavements, the solution is to dig pavement trenches. Read More 

The Many Benefits of Soakwells

Soakwells are underground tanks that gather rainwater and then allow it to seep gradually into the surrounding soil. What are some of the reasons for installing such a tank? Soil erosion One of the environmental problems caused by stormwater is soil erosion. When the water is allowed to pour away down gutters and simply cascade over the soil wherever it lands, it can begin to wash the soil away. Over time this can lead to serious erosion of the soil, damaging the structure and the soil itself. Read More 

Three Ways Natural Stone Pavers Are Better Than Grey Concrete for Your Driveway

When laying a driveway, you need to pick from various materials, two of which are standard, grey concrete and stone pavers. Out of these, pavers provide a better option. Here's why. Cracking If you lay concrete across your driveway, it can develop snaking cracks that create an eyesore across the area. Because concrete forms a solid and continuous surface, it doesn't have the give of pavers. Thus, if the earth underneath settles or shifts minutely, concrete needs to crack to accommodate the movement. Read More