Posts Tagged ‘winter asphalt maintenance’

How Maryland’s Freeze–Thaw Cycle Impacts Asphalt Pavement

Friday, December 5th, 2025
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Learn about Maryland’s freeze-thaw cycle and how to care for your asphalt.

Maryland winters may not be the harshest in the country, but the region’s constant temperature fluctuations create the perfect conditions for asphalt damage. If you’ve ever wondered why potholes and asphalt cracks seem to crop up during colder months, the answer often lies in the freeze-thaw cycle. Understanding how the freeze-thaw cycle impacts asphalt pavement can help property owners protect their driveways, parking lots, and roadways before the damage becomes severe.

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Top Alternative Deicing Products

Thursday, January 4th, 2024
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Use any of these products that AREN’T rock salt to prevent slips and falls on your pavements.

Rock salt is a cheap and traditional way to keep ice from hardening on your home’s pavements. However, many alternatives exist out there that pose a lower risk to your landscaping and can be just as cheap. Best of all, most of them add some friction to your walkways, driveways, and patios, so you’re less likely to ever slip. Here are the top alternative deicing products to try out next time it gets icy.

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