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3 Questions to Ask Your Asphalt Paving Contractor

When you are looking to hire an asphalt paving contractor, there are a few things you should look out for.

What Type of Asphalt Mix is Right For Your Project?

While Wolf Paving offers custom blends of different thickness, the big choice in asphalt mixing comes down to how hot it is when it's laid down.

Who Says An Overlay Has To Be Asphalt?

When a parking lot or paved surface has deteriorated, it is typically assumed that an asphalt overlay is required. But who says an overlay has to be asphalt?

What is an Asphalt Overlay?

Self-Healing Asphalt Could Change Your Driving Experience [VIDEO]

Could potholes go the way of the Ford Pinto? Engineering professor Erik Schlangen may have created a way to make that happen with self-healing asphalt.

Five Tips For Installing A Concrete Driveway

If your driveway has entered its second decade of life, it is probably time to stop trying to repair it and replace it. Concrete driveways are a popular choice over asphalt because when properly installed, they can last between 25 and 50 years. If you are looking into installing a new driveway, concrete is a …

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

Wave goodbye to your non-waiver clause?

Faced with most breaches of contract, the approach is often to see if a commercial solution can be achieved to keep the contract on track. The…

Why Do Seahorses Look Like Horses?

Finding our genomic inner fish with the spotted gar

An international team of scientists, including UChicago professor Neil Shubin and members of his lab, have sequenced the first spotted gar genome. Their findings reveal a unique genetic architecture that enables direct comparisons between fish and tetrapods, humans included.

Missouri scientists try to save alligator gar population

CAPE GIRARDEAU (AP) — Missouri scientists are trying to save the state's dwindling population of alligator gar, one of the country's largest and most feared species of fish.

Principles of Constructing Quality Asphalt Pavements

Description: Constructing high quality asphalt pavements is the goal of our industry. You can learn to produce high quality pavements by learning the basic principles of hot-mix asphalt pavement construction and the inspector’s responsibilities at the various stages in the construction process. You will develop a general understanding of hot-mix materials, production, placement and compaction operations. Extra attention will be Continue Reading

Study: Actually, Alligator Wrestling Is Bad

While the NYU researchers say further study is needed, they suggest Florida might be better off without the wrestling shows.

Tips for Protecting Your Asphalt Driveway So It Lasts Longer

Asphalt driveways are great ways to stay environmentally friendly and have something that looks nice and is durable. Protect your asphalt driveway so it lasts longer by choosing quality pavers, controlling the temperature, and performing regular maintenance. Following these steps will not only make your driveway last longer but your home and cars to be much happier with the overall aesthetic.

Choosing Your Asphalt Paving Contractor

Choosing Your Asphalt Paving Contractor - Find out the answer from the KY Parking Lot Specialists. Call 859-299-8111 for a free estimate.

A Little Asphalt Knowledge Can Save You a Lot of Money

R.A. Petersen Company (RAPCO) has been the leading asphalt maintenance company for over 50 years. Family owned and operated.