As your parking lot ages, you may find you have cracks, potholes, drainage issues, faded coloring or stains, faded lines and markings, sinking-in, and crumbling edges. And you may have guessed that these issues are more serious than preventative maintenance can help. You may be wondering if you will...
Maintaining your commercial parking lot is important; the lot gives the first impression of your business. Left unprotected, asphalt deteriorates under the stresses of water and the daily and seasonal cycles of heating and cooling. An old, cracked lot can deter customers or, even worse, cause safety and legal...
If you are in the process of designing a commercial parking lot for your business, or if your existing lot is in need of updated line striping, it is critical to understand and adhere to ADA (American with Disabilities Act of 1990) standards. The ADA ensures equal opportunity for...
If you oversee commercial properties or are a property manager, then you are keenly aware how imperative it is to maintain your parking lots. Not only do you need them to be safe, you want them to give a good first impression to your clients. One of the quickest...
Parking lots are meant to provide safe, vehicular access to parking that serves businesses, residential facilities, and commuter lots. While companies want these areas to look appealing to give a good first impression, its functionality should be the primary driver of design. When proper planning does not go into...
If you are a property management group or run commercial properties, then you understand how important it is to keep your asphalt in good condition. Your parking lots are often the first impression potential clients have of your property, so it’s imperative that they are presentable. After all, your...
For the last 20 years, DC Construction Services has been providing businesses, commercial properties, and property management groups with safe, functional, solid workmanship. When we are consulting with a company, they will oftentimes ask, “How thick is parking lot asphalt?” Several factors go into that answer, so let’s take...
Definition: The Chink in One’s Armor An narrow opening and vunerable area in one’s armor that the opponent will usually aim for. This term relies on “chink” in the sense of “a crack or gap,” a meaning dating from about 1400 and used figuratively since the mid-1600s. A figurative...
