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 »
Posts Tagged: asphalt contractor
Impact of Wildfires on Asphalt
Living on the West Coast, we have a lot of experience with wildfires and their after-effects. While fires can contribute to positive environmental change, the raging wildfires that we’ve been experiencing in recent years have certainly taken a toll on our forests, air, and roads. Asphalt is reasonably resistant to heat in normal conditions. That’s… Read more »
The Lifecycle of Asphalt
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 »
How to Winterize Your Asphalt Driveway
Winter is coming, which means it’s time to get your driveway ready for all that is coming with it. There are many ways to keep your pavement looking and performing at its best during this harsh season, but some are easier than others. Here are the top five easiest ways to get your asphalt ready… Read more »
The Value of Sealer Additives for Pavement Sealcoating in Lane County
Maintenance for pavement is best done in the Spring and Summer seasons and is a great time to consider seal coating. Additives are essential too. Did you know that a key component of a successful sealcoat is the additives that are used to create a cohesive mix? Aegis Asphalt Sealcoating uses additives in our sealers… Read more »
What is IRR? Infrared Asphalt Restoration and Repair
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 »
Why You Should Use Dual Application on Your Asphalt Sealcoat?
Here at Aegis Asphalt, we can sealcoat your parking lot more efficiently than ever before with our Seal Master SP 575 Dual Spray/Squeegee Sealcoat Machine the “titan” of sealcoating machines. Spray Application Spraying is the most popular method because it is quicker to apply than using a squeegee. Spraying provides a more uniform and… Read more »
Improve Sustainability with these Asphalt Preservation Techniques
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 »
Memo: Pacific Extruded Curbs purchased by Aegis Asphalt Sealcoating
Pacific Extruded Curbs: Experts in extruded concrete curbing and asphalt maintenance covering the entire state of Oregon. 1863 Pioneer Pkwy. E., Suite 662 Springfield, Oregon 97477 February 6, 2018 RE: Pacific Extruded Curbs – Change of Ownership Note: Please Forward to All Concerned Personnel As of Feb. 5th, 2018, Pacific Extruded Curbs has been purchased… Read more »
Benefits of using sand and additives in asphalt sealer
Did you know that unless it is premixed, asphalt sealer purchased from a manufacturer is not ready for application? To prepare the sealer, asphalt contractors should add water, silica sand and an additive for the highest results. The best asphalt sealer Aegis Asphalt Sealcoating uses Green Diamond sand mined in Riddle, Oregon. Green Diamond Sand… Read more »