The way most state and local transportation departments decide whether to pave a road using concrete or asphalt most often comes down to cost over time: Asphalt is initially less expensive, but concrete lasts longer. With oil prices steadily rising over the past few decades, the cost of asphalt has also increased and reduced its… Read more »
When you’re cruising around this fine state of ours, making use of the highways and byways, you can’t help but notice the Adopt-a-Highway signs along your journey. Have you ever wondered just where and when the Adopt-a-Highway program began? Or how to adopt one of your own? Well, fear not citizen, we’ve got you covered!… Read more »
As with all things in life, your asphalt has a lifecycle. From the moment the ground is paved to its eventual restoration, there are several ways you can ensure your asphalt’s longevity. A well-constructed, well-maintained driveway or parking lot should last at least 25 years. Your asphalt has about five stages throughout its life, each… Read more »
So, you have a parking lot or driveway. What now? Now it’s time to maintain it and keep it looking and performing like new. Over time, as with all paved spaces, your asphalt deteriorates. It gets cracks, potholes, oil spots, and other damages. This is especially true of high traffic lots and driveways. The sun,… Read more »
Oil spots are one of the banes of any parking lot or driveway owner’s existence. Inconvenient to clean and unsightly to the eye, oil spots can do everything from stain the surface of asphalt to pit potholes in the pavement. Protecting your paving investment with a seal coating treatment is one of the best ways… Read more »
Being a property manager can be strenuous at times and we know what your pet peeves are — contractors who show up late and unprepared, leave messy job sites, demand a project timeline and have poor communication. Partnerships with Aegis are easy; we believe that successful relationships are built on trust and we work closely… Read more »
Infrared asphalt restoration and repair, or IRR, is a proven effective technology for repairing asphalt. IRR is a process that uses infrared technology to repair damaged asphalt by using infrared technology to absorb heat or radiation into the damaged material. IRR is a cost-effective way of eliminating further damage, liability, deterioration, and pavement-related headaches. The… Read more »
It is always a smart idea to have savings included in your business’s budget. We know budgeting for asphalt maintenance is of the utmost importance to facilities owners. While you should be setting aside a budget to maintain your pavement facilities, being prepared for emergencies is critical. The First Step- Evaluate Your Current Conditions Understanding… Read more »
Sustainability is at the forefront of current events as we maintain our current standard of living for our current and future generations. Asphalt is the most sustainable material when it comes to constructing pavements. Even with asphalt pavement being a highly sustainable material there are further techniques you can utilize to create a more sustainable… Read more »
Brian Sugg, owner of Aegis Asphalt Sealcoating, is now officially a one-business man. As of November 2017, after six years of working both for himself and for Eugene construction company, Delta Construction Co., Brian has transitioned to working full time as owner and operations manager at Aegis Asphalt Sealcoating. Experience in construction management Originally from… Read more »
