Maintenance Toolbox Tips
Feb 11, 2025
Train Good Maintenance Habits to Keep Equipment Running All Season
Take advantage of snow-day downtime this month to train personnel to take care of equipment for its best performance all year long. You may have some big repairs scheduled for […]
Jan 29, 2025
Let’s Maintain Winter Equipment
Prevent corrosion in winter equipment by cleaning regularly, reusing wash water for brine, monitoring slush buildup, installing protective sensors, and ensuring proper maintenance for spring startup.
Jan 21, 2025
Patches Before Paving
Tensar’s Rapid Repair™ PG100 pavement patches were used in the Kalakaua project to reinforce small repair areas and prevent reflective cracks by dissipating stress, with installation involving surface preparation, tack coat application, patch placement, and hot mix asphalt overlay.
Dec 10, 2024
Surface Prep Matters When Temps Dip
Before takeoff, you must double-check the surface to be paved. In cooler temperature conditions, every minute spent cleaning a mess in front of the paver could mean a delay for […]
Nov 03, 2024
Use Caution from the Outset of Pavement Repairs
It’s the time of year in most parts of North America where pavement repairs are probably due to utility problems that have required some fixing. No matter what portion of […]
Oct 22, 2024
Don’t Skip the Tailgate Talk
During the pre-job tailgate talk or safety meeting, all members of the crew, including subcontractors, should be present to learn what safety protocols are in place. This pre-job meeting gives […]
