The Paving Pro Blog

A smooth and durable driveway can make all the difference for the curb appeal of a Burnaby home. Burnaby blacktop paving is a great solution for those looking to install a clean and durable surface for everyday use that can withstand the test of time. Asphalt paving is a job that requires more than just laying out the new surface. Correct preparation, materials, grading, and installation are necessary when it comes to residential driveway construction. New asphalt driveway installations are a great way to ensure you have a neat and well-kept pavement surface on your property. Asphalt driveway repair services can also come in handy for current pavement surfaces that require some maintenance to remain in good condition. Cracks and potholes are common occurrences for any driveway to experience and should be taken care of as soon as possible. Seal coating and crack sealing can also help prolong the lifespan of the pavement while keeping its surface in good condition. Residential driveway s...

Vancouver is a beautiful place to own property — and a genuinely difficult place to keep pavement in good shape. Between the North Shore Mountains, the Pacific coastline, and neighbourhoods that range from steep slopes to low-lying, water-table-heavy flats, the ground underneath your driveway or parking lot isn't uniform across the city. That matters more than most property owners realize, because the surface you see is only ever as good as the foundation underneath it. It's Not Really About the Asphalt — It's About What's Underneath A lot of paving problems get blamed on "bad asphalt," but the material itself is rarely the issue. The real culprit is almost always what happens — or doesn't happen — before the asphalt goes down: how the site was graded, how well the base was compacted, and whether water was given somewhere to go. In areas with steeper terrain, sub-grade movement can cause a poorly built surface to shift and crack over time. In low-lying ...