Posts Tagged: asphalt contractor

The Adopt a Highway Program

Mountain pass road.

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 »

Impact of Wildfires on Asphalt

Wildfire hazard

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

cracked 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

old winter road

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 »

What is IRR? Infrared Asphalt Restoration and Repair

cracked and broken road

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?

Aegis Asphalt will sealcoat your driveway with a new Sealmaster Dual application machine.

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

Aegis Asphalt can assist with asphalt pavement preservation in Eugene, Roseburg and Coos Bay.

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

Aegis Asphalt adds sand and additives to asphalt sealer for the best results.

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 »