Posts Tagged ‘asphalt contractor’

What Is the Asphalt Paving Process?

Monday, November 3rd, 2025
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The asphalt paving process can be broken down into these steps. Learn about the process here!

If you’re considering a new driveway, parking lot, or road, understanding the asphalt paving process can help you plan for a durable and high-quality result. Asphalt installation involves more than just pouring blacktop; it’s a multi-step procedure designed to ensure strength, smoothness, and long-term performance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the asphalt paving process as executed by professional paving contractors at Tri-State Paving.

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Best Asphalt Services for Fall

Monday, October 13th, 2025
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You can still get asphalt services in the fall!

Asphalt paving has its seasons. Each year, asphalt contractors have a limited period in which to work, and authorities in charge of maintaininghighways,parking lots,residential driveways, and other pavements also need to work within their best time frame. What are the best asphalt services for fall in Maryland?

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How Parking Lot Maintenance Improves Safety

Friday, August 15th, 2025
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Parking lot repairs are worth it, especially in terms of safety.

Parking lots can be enormous, so enormous that they require numbered zoning. Other parking lots are easy to miss, having only maybe a dozen parking spots that aren’t even marked. No matter what size a parking lot is, maintaining it is key to keeping it safe and usable. Below, we’ll discuss how parking lot maintenance improves safety.

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5 Steps in Laying Asphalt Paving

Friday, May 9th, 2025
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How is it made? Learn how Tri-State Paving paves roads here.

Asphalt paving makes up the groundwork of our civilization. All peoples over time need roads, driveways, and other pavements to travel safely. Today, asphalt is arguably the best material for paving and is the most recycled material on the planet. Are you curious about how roads are made? Learn the five basic steps in laying asphalt paving right here.

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Can UV Light Damage Your Asphalt Driveway?

Thursday, July 18th, 2024
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Can sunlight damage your asphalt driveway? Find out here.

If you are reading this article, you have likely heard that UV light can damage your asphalt driveway. The truth is that many things can damage asphalt beside the hot summer sun. Who knows? Some of the culprits might surprise you. Follow along as we go over the many things that can damage your asphalt driveway.

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Understanding Asphalt Compaction

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
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Asphalt compaction is a huge part of the asphalt paving process. We do it right!

What makes smooth and durable asphalt pavement? Asphalt compaction does. It’s a critical process that ensures the longevity and stability of pavement installations. Asphalt compaction involves compressing the layers to eliminate air voids and accomplish a dense, solid surface.

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Types of Asphalt in Road Construction

Friday, May 10th, 2024
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There’s more than one type of asphalt in road construction! Learn about them here.

You would be surprised how many variations of asphalt there are. Yes, that’s right–the black hard stuff that makes up our driveways, streets, highways, and parking lots, and those examples are just the start. Asphalt is more than just the blacktop on the surface; let’s dive into all the different types of asphalt in road construction that might apply to your Maryland roads. Reliable Contracting knows all about asphalt and is happy to work with you on your road construction or repair project!

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The Importance of Asphalt Layers

Friday, November 17th, 2023
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There’s more beneath the surface of a driveway, road, or parking lot, and its quality matters!

You might be installing a new asphalt road or driveway and have learned how to maintain your future blacktop. You might already be aware of the dangers of asphalt cracks and potholes, but that is just a surface understanding of what it really takes for asphalt to stand the test of time. One cannot overstate the importance of asphalt layers; asphalt integrity is more than blacktop-deep.

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