Sealcoating remains one of the most accessible entry points for pavement maintenance contractors seeking to expand their operations. The market offers a wide range of specialized materials, additives, and equipment designed to improve application quality, accelerate project timelines, and increase profit margins. Understanding how these tools contribute to business growth requires familiarity with both the […]
The sealcoating industry finds itself at a critical juncture as environmental regulations increasingly target coal tar-based pavement sealers, a development that has prompted widespread discussion among manufacturers, contractors and material suppliers. The debate gained national attention after Austin, Texas, became one of the first major cities to ban coal tar sealers based on studies linking
Growing a pavement cracksealing operation requires more than finding new customers and bidding on larger projects. The equipment you use must scale with the work you take on, and few decisions impact daily productivity and profitability as much as selecting the right melter applicator size. Using a small pour pot setup on highway-scale jobs leaves
Pavement maintenance is one of the most cost-effective investments property owners and contractors can make to protect asphalt surfaces from premature deterioration. In regions where freeze-thaw cycles, heavy traffic, and seasonal weather take a toll on parking lots and roadways, a proactive maintenance approach can double or even triple the lifespan of pavement. Industry professionals
Cracks are inevitable in asphalt pavement, and when they appear the clock starts ticking on surface deterioration and pothole formation. Debris and moisture are the two biggest enemies of any crack filling or crack sealing operation. Proper preparation of a crack directly determines how long the repair will last. Understanding the tools, techniques, and material
Effective crack repair is one of the most important aspects of pavement preservation and maintenance. Without proper intervention, small cracks in asphalt and concrete surfaces quickly develop into larger structural failures, potholes, and expensive full-depth repairs. The right concrete crack repair equipment and materials make the difference between a repair that lasts for years and
Summer is the peak season for asphalt paving, sealcoating, striping, and crack repair operations. When temperatures rise and project deadlines tighten, equipment reliability becomes the single biggest factor separating a profitable season from a costly one. As Larry Spring, Northeast product support manager for Ingersoll-Rand, puts it: “Contractors need to see the value of preventive
Selecting the right hot pour cracksealing application equipment can make the difference between a profitable pavement maintenance operation and one that struggles to keep up with demand. Whether you are sealing random cracks in parking lots or routing out fatigue cracking on county roads, the equipment you choose determines production rates, material waste, crew size,
Of all the various pavement maintenance challenges contractors face, repairing utility cuts and potholes demands the most thoughtful approach to equipment and technique selection. Utility cuts, which occur when gas, water, electrical, or telecommunications companies excavate roadways for underground work, create structural weaknesses in pavement that must be restored properly to prevent accelerated deterioration. Potholes,
When Bonsal American introduced the Sakrete U.S. Cold Patch at the National Pavement Expo (NPE) in 2009, the product represented a step forward in cold asphalt patching technology. The demonstration at the Amguard/GemSeal booth gave attendees a look at a ready-to-use, recycled cold asphalt material designed for permanent patching of potholes, cracks, and other blacktop
