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Slurry Seal vs Microsurfacing: Choosing and Running the Right Preservation Treatment

September 9, 2026 Jackson Palmer Comments Off on Slurry Seal vs Microsurfacing: Choosing and Running the Right Preservation Treatment

Slurry seal and microsurfacing both place a thin, emulsion-bound wearing course over existing asphalt. Both can seal the surface, restore texture, and buy years of service life when the pavement is still structurally sound. They […]

Asphalt & Paving

Mistakes to Avoid While Operating an Asphalt Plant

September 14, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Mistakes to Avoid While Operating an Asphalt Plant

View the complete article here. In the last few years, there have been far too many devastating stories about asphalt plant explosions. The incidents range from major headaches that stop production and cause delays, to […]

Asphalt & Paving

Tips for Sealcoating at Night

January 24, 2022 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Tips for Sealcoating at Night

View the complete article here. Sealcoating can be a lucrative business that you can start for a fairly low investment. One way to expand your sealcoating business and increase revenue is to offer sealcoating at […]

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Concrete Mixing and Pouring Methods

July 15, 2021 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Concrete Mixing and Pouring Methods

View the complete article here One building material is so prevalent we rarely even think about it. Concrete – strong, stable, dependable. Recently, America got a grim reminder of the importance of concrete – when […]

Asphalt & Paving

Tips for Hiring an Asphalt Sealcoating Contractor

June 14, 2021 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Tips for Hiring an Asphalt Sealcoating Contractor

  View the complete article here. Newly installed asphalt pavement looks very attractive. It can enhance the curb appeal of both residential and commercial properties. Unfortunately, it loses its shine fairly quickly. Harsh weather, vehicles, […]

Asphalt & Paving

How to Start Your Own Sealcoating Business

February 10, 2021 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on How to Start Your Own Sealcoating Business

View the complete article here. Sealcoating is a good entry-level business. If you already have a solid work truck and contacts in your community, you’re off to a good start. In this article we discuss […]

Asphalt & Paving

How to Complete a Successful Sealcoating Job

December 7, 2020 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on How to Complete a Successful Sealcoating Job

View the complete article here. Sealcoating protects the life of asphalt pavement by sealing cracks, safeguarding it from natural elements, and helping vehicles drive safely across it. While it might look like a simple job, […]

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Asphalt Paving Design Part II: Considerations in Asphalt Paving Design

July 21, 2020 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Asphalt Paving Design Part II: Considerations in Asphalt Paving Design

View Part III here. Our Asphalt Design Guide article series, based on the Asphalt Paving Design Guide by Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association, will give you information about using asphalt in your construction projects. In our […]

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Asphalt Paving Design Part I: The Advantages of Using Asphalt

July 16, 2020 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Asphalt Paving Design Part I: The Advantages of Using Asphalt

View Part II here. Our Asphalt Design Guide article series, based on the Asphalt Paving Design Guide by Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association, will give you information about using asphalt in your construction projects. The purpose […]

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Earthmoving & Excavation

Abandoned Underground Mine Inventory and Risk Assessment – Part II

June 2, 2020 Equipment & Contracting Comments Off on Abandoned Underground Mine Inventory and Risk Assessment – Part II

View complete article here. In the first article in the Abandoned Mines series, we talked about the dangers and damage abandoned underground mines can cause. We also provided sources for the development of an initial […]

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