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Project Spotlight

Published by Karen on October 26th, 2011

Project Fast Facts

"After" photo

"After" photo

Jobsite Location: A 495,454-square-foot industrial facility (Home of the new distribution center for Electrolux, a Swedish-based global appliance manufacturer) in Minooka, IL

Project Scope: 62,524 lineal feet of striping, 11,665 polyurethane characters, and 31,262 square feet of acrylic clear coat concrete sealer.

Duration of Project: Based on the scope of work, this project spanned the course of 10 days.

Procedure: We had a big task with this MASSIVE industrial facility!  The single-story distribution center features 32-foot ceilings, 162 exterior loading docks, and four drive-in docks.  Work kicked off with layout and striping 2,233 product bays and 11,665 characters.  Once the striping was complete, an acrylic clear coat was applied to seal the concrete.  Rose Paving was contracted by Kenco Management Services to provide identification markings for product storage at the facility.  Products at the distribution center are dispersed to retail stores throughout the Midwest.

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A Closer Look at Lot Marking

Published by Candace on June 1st, 2011

Striping a newly paved parking lot is important for two main reasons–aesthetics and safety. The color contrast of a newly striped lot is attractive and promotes a positive image for the property. More importantly, striping serves to direct people safely around the parking lot by designating drive lanes, fire lanes, ADA-accessible areas, crosswalks, and parking spaces.

Lot Marking with Bumper Blocks

Lot Marking with Bumper Blocks

Striping over various surfaces requires different materials.  For example, striping over fresh asphalt or sealer requires a water-borne coating.  These paints are typically formulated with lead-free pigments and do not contain any “active solvents.”  Striping over concrete substrates requires chlorinated rubber paint for optimal adherence.  These paints are essentially a modified alkyd with strong solvents to promote adhesion and disperse the chlorinated rubber.

Paints should be applied using an airless striping machine at a minimum of 13 mil wet film thickness to ensure long-lasting, high-quality lot marking.  Typical drying time is 30 minutes; however, traffic should remain off the lot for at least one full hour.

Is your lot properly marked?  Promote safety and look great with new lot marking!

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Lot Marking Application

Lot Marking Application

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A.D.A. Requirements on Parking Lots

Published by Candace on April 6th, 2011

The Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) was passed in 1990 to ensure uniform compliance with standards for the benefit of those with disabilities. Its scope encompasses everything from the width of doorways and force required to open them to the use of Braille in elevators to assist the visually impaired.  Most common in relation to pavement are the standards for disabled parking, access aisles, curb ramps, signage and markings etc.  Some states and municipalities also have laws which regulate proper accessibility for the disabled.  Many people think that all buildings older than 1990 are “grandfathered,” and do not have to comply with the federal requirements of the A.D.A.  This is actually not true- all building owners are under an ongoing obligation to remove any and all barriers to entry.  (Click here for a complete explanation of the A.D.A.)

Incorrect fine shown on sign

Incorrect fine shown on sign

A.D.A. advocates claim that businesses have had enough time and money to comply with the requirements.  Recent discussions with Villages around the Chicagoland area revealed that an inventory of all properties would be taken and any accessibility issues would be noted.  Those properties not in compliance would be put on notice, and must make changes within a certain time period.  Those still in violation could face a fine.  The good news is there may be a tax credit available to small businesses who seek to improve access to their facility.  A tax advisor should be consulted for further information on this.

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