Lot Marking Facts: 8 Things You Didn’t Know…
Striping is important for two main reasons – aesthetics and safety. Striping over fresh asphalt or sealer requires a water-borne coating, while striping over concrete substrates requires chlorinated rubber paint for optimal adherence. Oftentimes, set-fast acrylic waterborne is the best paint to use for re-striping; however, it must be applied at temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
Read Post5 Budget Tips for Property Managers
If you are like most property and facility managers, you are in the thick of budget planning. But, don’t fret; the seasoned professionals at Rose Paving are here to help you transition between seasons.
With a tight budget, it can be difficult to allocate funds to parking lot maintenance. However, every dollar budgeted now for timely pavement maintenance will save four to five dollars in future rehabilitation costs.
Read PostRose Paving Co-Sponsored the Annual Cancer Support Center “Walk of Hope”
Rose Paving proudly sponsored the Annual Walk of Hope organized by The Cancer Support Center. Early estimates conclude that more than $110,000 was raised by participants from all over the Chicago-land area, including donations from “Team Rose Paving” consisting of Rose Paving staff members and their families. The funds are used to provide free programs…
Read PostLos Angeles Branch Update
Rose Paving has been performing parking lot repairs in Southern California for many years. Since we opened a branch office in the Los Angeles area in 2010, we are now fortunate to have an even greater presence. This location provides enhanced service to our valued clients in California and bordering states. As for staff members,…
Read PostAsphalt Facts: 8 Things You Didn’t Know
Our Trivia Series continues with a collection of fun facts you may not have known about asphalt. Asphalt pavement is utilized in a variety of different applications because of its durability, cost-effectiveness, simplicity of construction, and strength.
Read PostFootball Season’s Here!
We can’t believe it’s that time already, either. This week, the NFL season officially kicks off. Where did the summer go? Some of us are probably relieved the extremely steamy temperatures are behind us.
Read PostConcrete Facts: 8 Things You Didn’t Know…
Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement, sand, rock, water, and chemical admixtures. There are as many different concrete mix designs as there are uses for concrete. The design mixture will vary based on the application. High early strength concrete is one mix design especially useful for concrete pavement repairs, as it reaches higher compressive strength earlier in its lifecycle, allowing roadways to be re-opened faster than with conventional mixes.
Read PostRose Paving Office Olympics Wrap Up
To commemorate this year’s Summer Olympics in London, our “Great Place to Work” team held our very own Office Olympics, Rose Paving style. We held six events during the course of the Office Olympics (July 30th through August 10th): Football Toss, Water Balloon Toss, Rubber Band Archery, Golf Chipping, Bean Bag Toss, Barricade Relay, and…
Read PostRose Paving is Exhibiting at the 2012 CACM Statewide Expo & Conference
Are you a community management professional in the Southern California area? If so, plan on attending the 2012 CACM Statewide Expo & Conference in Anaheim tomorrow through Friday, July 27. In its 21st year, the CACM expo brings together more than 1,200 community management professionals from around the state for two days of learning, networking…
Read PostCity of Chicago Honored With Environmental Leadership Award
Please see below from NAPA, detailing the award our very own City of Chicago has been honored in receiving. Lanham, Md. — The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) has recognized the autumn 2011 repaving of North Michigan Avenue, Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, as an outstanding example of breaking new ground in developing environmentally responsible pavements. Chicago…
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