Asphalt Services in McLean VA
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About Paving, Sealing & Resurfacing Services We Provide
Throughout our years of providing asphalt paving, sealcoating and repairs here in McLean, VA we find that out customers often ask us the same questions over and over! With that in mind we’ve put together the below, a little FAQ to settle some of the queries that come up time and time again.
Please read on, and we hope you find this useful!
Is Asphalt suitable for Driveways?
Quite frankly, it almost seems as if blacktop was invented for driveways! It provides an aesthetically appealing surface that is also durable and long lasting. If you’re looking for a premium product to really show off, and indeed add to, the visual appeal of your property then bitumen is the perfect material for that.
Not only is it an attractive material – in terms of looks and durability – it is also attractive to your wallet! As driveway can be laid at a fraction of the cost of a concrete – and with the right care and maintenance, it will carry on serving you well and looking great for years to come.
How about a Parking Lot?
Absolutely!
For all of the reasons that make asphalt a superb material for driveways also makes it a great selection for parking lots - particularly at commercial properties.
After all, if you run a business and are considering installing a new parking lot – or repairing the current one – then no doubt you will have taken into consideration the potential disruption theses works may cause to your customers.
Blacktop is both quick pouring and fast drying – far faster than concrete. That translates to a far faster installation period, which means less time for your parking lot to be out of action and less disruption to your customers.
And Paving too?
We get asked this one a lot!
Usually people see a beautiful, freshly laid driveway and wish, somewhat sadly, that they could use bitumen in other parts of their property.
We have no idea why they think this, but it seems as if many people only consider that blacktop is a suitable material for laying in hardwearing surfaces – like driveways and parking lots.
Nothing could be further from the truth! Asphalt makes both an attractive and naturally slip – resistant (and therefore very safe) material for use in pathways.
Please read on, and we hope you find this useful!
Is Asphalt suitable for Driveways?
Quite frankly, it almost seems as if blacktop was invented for driveways! It provides an aesthetically appealing surface that is also durable and long lasting. If you’re looking for a premium product to really show off, and indeed add to, the visual appeal of your property then bitumen is the perfect material for that.
Not only is it an attractive material – in terms of looks and durability – it is also attractive to your wallet! As driveway can be laid at a fraction of the cost of a concrete – and with the right care and maintenance, it will carry on serving you well and looking great for years to come.
How about a Parking Lot?
Absolutely!
For all of the reasons that make asphalt a superb material for driveways also makes it a great selection for parking lots - particularly at commercial properties.
After all, if you run a business and are considering installing a new parking lot – or repairing the current one – then no doubt you will have taken into consideration the potential disruption theses works may cause to your customers.
Blacktop is both quick pouring and fast drying – far faster than concrete. That translates to a far faster installation period, which means less time for your parking lot to be out of action and less disruption to your customers.
And Paving too?
We get asked this one a lot!
Usually people see a beautiful, freshly laid driveway and wish, somewhat sadly, that they could use bitumen in other parts of their property.
We have no idea why they think this, but it seems as if many people only consider that blacktop is a suitable material for laying in hardwearing surfaces – like driveways and parking lots.
Nothing could be further from the truth! Asphalt makes both an attractive and naturally slip – resistant (and therefore very safe) material for use in pathways.
What is Sealcoating?
Sealcoating is a technique used to prolong the lifespan of your pavement.
Black top is, you see, a petroleum product. The natural oils in it are what give it the elasticity that allows it to be poured into nearly any shape. It also gives it the deep, black lustrous finish that makes it so appealing.
Those same oils however also need to be protected from damage, primarily from UV rays from the sun, if the asphalt is to remain looking it’s best for years to come.
Sealcoating is the best way to protect your aging paved surface. It involves spraying a chemical over the surface, which quickly dries to form a protective layer. Please contact us for further information on this excellent, life prolonging service.
What if my Asphalt needs Repairs?
Unlike concrete, asphalt is usually quite straightforward to repair. We offer a full range of products to allow at home repairs – and we also offer the advice to use them safely.
In addition we are also available to carry out at home repairs ourselves – it is completely up to you and what you want!
Can you fix my Potholes?
One of the reasons that repairs are so important is that it is really is a “prevention is better than cure” kind of thing. Potholes, you see, start life as small cracks. If left unrepaired, these cracks allow rainwater to seep down through the layers until it begins to attack the asphalt’s base layer. Once there it will continue to undermine the base layer until it collapses- taking with it all the material above, including the top layer.
We can both repair these potholes and advise you on how to make sure they don’t come back again!
Sealcoating is a technique used to prolong the lifespan of your pavement.
Black top is, you see, a petroleum product. The natural oils in it are what give it the elasticity that allows it to be poured into nearly any shape. It also gives it the deep, black lustrous finish that makes it so appealing.
Those same oils however also need to be protected from damage, primarily from UV rays from the sun, if the asphalt is to remain looking it’s best for years to come.
Sealcoating is the best way to protect your aging paved surface. It involves spraying a chemical over the surface, which quickly dries to form a protective layer. Please contact us for further information on this excellent, life prolonging service.
What if my Asphalt needs Repairs?
Unlike concrete, asphalt is usually quite straightforward to repair. We offer a full range of products to allow at home repairs – and we also offer the advice to use them safely.
In addition we are also available to carry out at home repairs ourselves – it is completely up to you and what you want!
Can you fix my Potholes?
One of the reasons that repairs are so important is that it is really is a “prevention is better than cure” kind of thing. Potholes, you see, start life as small cracks. If left unrepaired, these cracks allow rainwater to seep down through the layers until it begins to attack the asphalt’s base layer. Once there it will continue to undermine the base layer until it collapses- taking with it all the material above, including the top layer.
We can both repair these potholes and advise you on how to make sure they don’t come back again!
Do you Provide Resurfacing for old Asphalt?
We offer a comprehensive range of resurfacing solutions that are perfect for brining the old spark back to a worn out patch of old asphalt. This is an excellent, cost effective service that gives you a superb, good as new finish to your driveway, path or parking lot without the cost and expense of ripping out and replacing the current blacktop.
We really hope that you found the above little guide to be useful. Of course, we kept the answers nice and brief so apologies if we didn’t go too in depth on any of the questions you may have had.
If you need more information on asphalt then we would be happy to answer any of your questions. Please feel free to contact us by e-mail, phone or come in and see us direct so that we can answer your queries, and advise you of the excellent range of products and services available right here to you in McLean!
We offer a comprehensive range of resurfacing solutions that are perfect for brining the old spark back to a worn out patch of old asphalt. This is an excellent, cost effective service that gives you a superb, good as new finish to your driveway, path or parking lot without the cost and expense of ripping out and replacing the current blacktop.
We really hope that you found the above little guide to be useful. Of course, we kept the answers nice and brief so apologies if we didn’t go too in depth on any of the questions you may have had.
If you need more information on asphalt then we would be happy to answer any of your questions. Please feel free to contact us by e-mail, phone or come in and see us direct so that we can answer your queries, and advise you of the excellent range of products and services available right here to you in McLean!