RNR Paving

Some retirement communities purposefully cut access to all vehicles and create golf cart paths instead. This creates a different kind of environment for the residents and visitors. They are able to explore the development at 15 mph without the pressure of speeding cars.

For an interesting finish to a concrete paved surface, consider acid staining. Applied to the surface, the acid-based stain penetrates the top layer to impart a subtle color change that resembles the shades found in natural stone pavement.

Looking to make your company or commercial building more green? You can actually include your paving in that initiative. Asphalt is the most recycled substance in the country, and you can have your parking lot repaved with entirely recycled asphalt.

When planning a new home construction project, it’s important to find out whether you will need a building permit or not. A building permit is needed in the case of any new structures being added, but also any change of current use of an area, such as refinishing a basement to be habitable.

The asphalt industry reduced total emissions from its plants by 97% from 1970 to 1999. The EPA considers them as only minor sources of industrial pollution. Asphalt pavements currently consume less fuel and produce lower levels of greenhouse gases than ever before.

Commercial paving contractors generally work for a company that puts in bids for different projects. The company with the lowest or best bid gets the job. Contractors pour floors, parking lots, and walkways, lay new roads and sidewalks, and repair damaged streets.

Did you know that asphalt is inherently unstable and thus requires a good solid base to sit on? This is why one of the most critical aspects of driveway installation involves building and grading a stable foundation.

The last thing you want is to have your parking lot get soft in hot weather and track on your patron's shoes and into your store. Fortunately, a paving expert knows your local environment, and can make sure that the correct asphalt mixture is used to keep this from happening.

Do you know what steps are taken before a driveway is built? The preparation phase consists of tearing out any old asphalt or soil and bringing in gravel. Then, the gravel is compacted to prevent any future settling.

Parking lot pavement failures associated with water in the subgrades are accelerated in an untreated aggregate base allows water to enter the pavement structure. This is why a proper drainage system is so vital to the long-term durability of the lot.

Did you know that we can customize your asphalt pavement depending on your specific needs? For instance, we can mix surface materials to absorb noise or reduce splash and spray during rainstorms.

While an overlay is good for some paving operations, it is not the best solution for every situation. Severe cracks and other damage are not repaired and can reappear quickly. Our team of professionals will recommend the best solution to your paving needs.

Cool paving materials are making their way into the market, are fast becoming the paving material of choice for municipal contracts. These asphalt-based products store less heat and have a lower surface temperatures than traditional paving materials.

Did you know that paving a driveway on top of damaged asphalt or over soft ground will eventually cause the new pavement to crack and fail? Proper preparation of the base involves the removal of loam, stumps, clay, and other soft materials.

It’s important to remember that customers may judge the quality of your product or service by everything they see before they even get inside. Let’s talk about the condition of your parking area so that we can help you ensure it meets customer expectations.

Did you know that a major cause of asphalt driveway damage is parking or driving on the surface too soon after it’s been paved? This can cause significant damage, including major cracking, potholes, and dips.

If your asphalt parking lot has come to the end of its useful life, in many cases a pulverizing method will be recommended. Here, the existing pavement is essentially ground up and then used as additional base for the new pavement, thereby eliminating associated removal costs.

Porous asphalt pavements are sometimes used to help manage storm water. Since the pavement is relatively porous, it allows water to drain through the pavement surface and into a stone recharge bed, where it can infiltrate into the soils below the pavement.