Maintenance Toolbox Tips
Aug 15, 2022
Pavement Maintenance and Preservation: Prep the Sealer
To perform pavement maintenance such as sealcoats, you need warm enough ambient and ground temperatures (and sunshine, of course) for the material to cure. If the day promises sun and […]
Aug 02, 2022
Pavement Repair: Keep Back-to-School Shoppers from Running You Over During Repairs
It’s August first and parents are on a deadline. When you step out of the work truck to perform a pavement repair, you become one more aggravation for them—if they […]
Jun 30, 2022
Micromanage the Stockpile for Micro Surfacing Success
One pavement preservation method to monitor closely throughout the project is micro surfacing. Among the materials that require quality control/quality assurance so you get proper coverage and a smooth, clean end result is […]
Jun 20, 2022
Prevent a Redo: Train Workers to Prep the Job Right
When a client calls the main office to complain about a completed job, it usually means the job is about to cost you money. You’ll have to schedule a crewmember—or […]
Jun 13, 2022
Preserve the Environment by Covering Drains Before Sealing
I purposefully made this week’s toolbox tip headline a little “clickbait-y.” While much of the asphalt industry knows we use safe products when sealing pavements, much of the general public does […]
Jun 06, 2022
Acclimatizing Workers for Preservation Work Ensures Best Health
This month’s toolbox tips focus on best pavement preservation practices. Let’s start with the hot topic of keeping workers cool in the pavement maintenance or preservation work zone. Whether your […]
