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Burnaby Blacktop Brings You The History of Asphalt

When you think of asphalt, you probably imagine long, sweeping roadways, perfectly paved paths, and pristine parking lots. But asphalt, also known as bitumen, has enjoyed a long and interesting career as an exceptionally versatile construction material. Since asphalt is a naturally occurring resource, its use actually dates back to ancient times. Over the years, […]

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7 Tips to Make Your Asphalt Driveway Last Longer

Assuming you had your asphalt paving done by professionals who took the time to do it right – proper drainage installed, good aggregate base, and nice even grading – you can expect it to last a long time. That said as with just about anything you use, doing proper maintenance and caring for your driveway […]

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Driveway Repairs – What To Look Out For

Things to look out for when getting your driveway repaired When is it time to get my Driveway repaired? Over the years, your asphalt driveway will deteriorate due to natural aging and other factors.  In Vancouver area the increased snow and ice, colder winter temperatures are also going to add wear and tear. This is […]

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Getting the base and basics right for your new Paved Driveway

What goes under your pavement makes a big difference In our previous post we discussed the design considerations and planning that should be done prior to paving your driveway. One thing that needs to be considered is if the paving is a new installation or is replacing an old and worn out driveway that is […]

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Asphalt – making the world run smoothly!

The Amazing Material called Asphalt What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of asphalt? Probably how nice it looks when there is a shiny new just paved layer of it on your driveway, or office parking lot. But do you know what asphalt is? Did you know that it’s actually […]

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