Billy Luu

One of the most damaging elements to asphalt is water. If there are cracks in your pavement, water can seep in and eat away the foundation. Eventually, this will cause some parts of the asphalt to sink. This is what usually leads to the creation of potholes. Over time, water can also erode the edges of pavement and driveways. Thankfully, there are ways to protect your asphalt work from the damaging effects of water.

Before even laying foundation for asphalt, we examine the land to determine factors such as:

Possible sources of water and the drainage system on the property
The amount of rainfall and even the number of storms an area normally gets
Whether a slope on the property normally causes water to settle in a particular spot
How we can redirect potential water issues before they become a problem

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Installing pavement can be costly, but it is a worthwhile long term investment if you care for it properly. The best paving companies do not stop at installation. They can help you determine exactly what your paving needs are and strategize to develop a maintenance plan. They can also restore your aging pavement so that it looks like new. Here at Rapco Asphalt Maintenance, we help homeowners and businesses alike with all of their pavement needs.

Here are some of the basic services that the best paving companies provide to keep your pavement in the best shape possible. […]

Chicago is one of the busiest cities in the United States. Many business owners choose Chicago as the base for their company’s headquarters; and for good reason! The Windy City is a great place for business owners to find fresh new faces to continue business operations and traditions. The sheer number of businesses and homes in the area constitutes the use of a strong substance that can withstand traffic demands placed on it by the city. The asphalt throughout the city really takes a beating, but we’re standing by to maintain and repair asphalt roads in the greater Chicago area. […]

The decision to choose between concrete and asphalt for your new driveway can indeed be a difficult decision to make. Both can transform your property into a masterpiece with relative ease. Here at Rapco Asphalt Maintenance, we believe all homeowners and business owners benefit greatly from asphalt. We are going to talk about some of the advantages of choosing asphalt over concrete for your driveway as the topic of today’s blog. […]

Asphalt is designed to take a beating. It is made from aggregates like stone, sand, and gravel with asphalt cement as a binding agent. It is entirely recyclable and often proves to be more effective the more it is recycled. The next time you are stuck in traffic due to repaving or irritated because the parking lot is temporarily gravel due to the asphalt being torn out for repaving, remember that this process is only temporary. You’re in the process of getting an entirely new road or parking lot that will likely be stronger than the last. […]