Outdoor Remodeling
Walkways, fences, driveways, and all kinds of outdoor remodeling projects.
Easy, No-Brainer 3-Step Roofing Estimator
Most roofing calculators and guides have you pulling out formulas and using the Pythagorean theorum and doing calculations with sliderules, when all you really want to know is two very simple things: What’s the approximate size of my roof? How much approximately will the $@!!*# roof cost? Why won’t anyone tell that? Beats me. So, the caveat... »
Thin Layer Asphalt Overlay
If you’re looking for a faster, cheaper method of extending asphalt pavements and driveways, there is a better method than a full-scale repaving job. Instead, you can do what is called a thin layer asphalt overlay. You’re be pleasantly surprised to hear that these thin asphalt overlays are no more than 1.5″ thick or less... »
Vinyl Picket Fence – Traditional Looks, Modern Functionality
It’s difficult to match the traditional, old-fashioned charm of a wood picket fence. It’s a perfect accent piece that provides privacy without being too prohibitive of neighbors. In fact, one might argue it invites people to stop by and chat – over the fence. Today, that same kind of Old Town friendliness is achieved with... »
Asphalt Paving Cost
Q: I’m looking for asphalt paving costs for my driveway. Help! A: Hold on there, pardner. I know that you’re looking for the quick-and-easy answer to your question about asphalt paving cost, but let’s provide a little context first. You’ll need context, because that’s the first thing that the contractor will bring up when he... »
Protect Your Driveway with Asphalt Sealant
To protect your driveway from the elements, invest in an asphalt sealant that will keep dirt, moisture, and cracks away. In fact, if your driveway is in disrepair, it’s not a lost cause at all. It’s a pretty easy fix. What is Asphalt Sealant? Asphalt sealant is an effective solution for protecting asphalt surfaces, such as... »
What is Hot Mix Asphalt Paving?
Learn a few basics about hot mix asphalt paving–you’ve seen road crews use it to build and repair roads. Strange to think, but the asphalt paving that will go on your sweet little old driveway is the same stuff that road crews put down. While you can’t expect a team of orange-vested workers to... »
Overlay or Full-Depth Hot-Mix Asphalt Paving
Did you know that you can overlay hot-mix asphalt over your existing driveway? Read on, though, to find out why full-depth is preferable to the overlay method. Overlay Asphalt Paving If you have an existing asphalt or concrete driveway, but it’s in poor repair, you can overlay another layer of asphalt paving on top. Still, the existing surface... »
Benefits of Installing Asphalt Rather Than Concrete
Homeowners may have a hard time deciding to install asphalt paving or concrete. This list of asphalt paving benefits should help make the decision easier! Asphalt paving is more flexible–and therefore less prone to cracking–than concrete. Asphalt paving is done by the hot-mix method and therefore sets faster than concrete, which needs to dry. Asphalt paving... »
Asphalt Paving Timetable
Looking for a Window of Opportunity to Install Driveway Asphalt? We can help. Homeowners often ask asphalt contractors if there is a best time of year to lay down asphalt. Yes there is. All other factors being equal (that is, the temperature of the delivered asphalt being 300 degrees F and final... »
Asphalt Paving Season
Is There a Best Time to Install Driveway Asphalt? Yes. Read on… You’ve seen highway road crews laying down asphalt in the worst of conditions. So you might think: how hard can it be to lay down asphalt on my driveway? Hot-mix asphalt is finicky and its installation depends mainly on the temperature... »