Alligator cracking, potholes, buckled pavement – oh MY! We’ve gathered some more of the most excellent defects in parking lots we’ve seen. Enjoy – and if you recognize any of these heinous happenings, give us a call – we can help!
Multiple Pavement Failures
Pothole
Alligator Cracking, Potholes
Pavement Cracking, Oxidation
Pavement Heaving
Multiple Pavement Failures
Infrared asphalt technology is an effective solution for critical repairs to your asphalt surface. This unique method blends hot-mix asphalt right in with the original and then compacts the area to create a seamless restoration. If you notice potholes — especially in high-traffic areas, pavement heaving or uneven surfaces surrounding catch basins (this is a common problem resulting after several freeze-thaw cycles), or rough surfaces in drive lanes or parking stalls, it is a good idea to consider infrared repair.
Check out our video demonstrating the quick repair by clicking on image at left, or click here!
Despite some heavy rains lately in the Midwest, our Bridgeview-based team, crews, and equipment are hard at work!
Recently we held our annual safety training at our corporate headquarters in Bridgeview, IL to help kick-off the start of the paving season. Here at Rose Paving, we utilize mandatory training days to indoctrinate and explain to team members the company philosophy on safety, the proper precautions required of every team member, and various potential hazards associated with particular jobs.
Safety Training
In 2010, Rose Paving teams logged over 30,000 man-hours without a lost-time accident. We have also invested over 425 hours in safety training for team members in 2010, and continually strive for ways to make our teams safer. From the use of infrared cameras with the crackseal team and safety vests for all Project Managers and Site Engineers, to a full-time Director of Operations who oversees the safety program, Rose Paving is committed to an accident-free and safe workplace for all employees.
Servicing Equipment
And who could forget? All winter long, our mechanics and crews are checking and re-checking our trucks, trailers, tankers, and other various pieces of equipment housed at our Corporate Headquarters. Everything is inspected so that our customers will get the best service possible.
CLICK HERE to see more photos of our corporate HQ and our vast collection of vehicles and equipment!
What does your company do to get ready for your customers?
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
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!
Click here to learn more about lot marking, including ADA and specialty markings.
Lot Marking Application
Got a question about lot marking? Comment below or contact one of our parking lot experts at (888) 773-ROSE.
Things are pretty exciting here in Chicago – the Bulls are in the Eastern Conference Finals, facing the Miami Heat. Also, a certain Chicago-born star on the team was recently crowned league MVP. Is it any coincidence that he wears jersey number one and also shares his last name with Chicago’s #1 Most Valuable Paver, Rose Paving? We like to think this is no accident; rather, the result of two different leaders performing similarly–with hard work, dedication, and a proven track record.
Not only do we share these attributes with the MVP, we are honored to be one of the United Center’s chosen contractors. Just last week, we completed concrete removal and replacement with ADA inserts in the front of the building, as well as asphalt removal and replacement and lot marking on one of the parking lots.
United Center Concrete Repair
Check out some jobsite photos HERE!
Got a question about parking lot repair? Do you plan on watching the NBA Playoffs and Finals? Comment below or contact one of our parking lot experts at (888) 773-ROSE.
(888) 773-ROSE P: (708) 430-1100 F: (708) 430-9100
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