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How to Obtain Funding for Your Asphalt Maintenance Business

Looking for a way to fund your asphalt maintenance business? Keep on reading to learn about your options.

  • There are several funding options for aspiring asphalt contractors.
  • It doesn't hurt to prepare a business plan in case you want to apply for financing with traditional lenders.
  • Starting an asphalt business with bad credit? Check out your options.


After watching all the Asphalt Kingdom YouTube videos and poring through our blog, you finally decided to start your own asphalt maintenance business.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

Comprehensive Guide to Asphalt Hot Boxes: Renting vs. Owning

Discover pros and cons of renting or owning asphalt hot box in this guide. Consider costs and impacts, decide on renting or owning this equipment.

  • Learn how to use an asphalt hot box properly with this comprehensive guide.
  • Discover the pros and cons of renting or buying this essential asphalt maintenance equipment.
  • Learn about the cost and environmental considerations when choosing to purchase or rent asphalt hot boxes.

In the dynamic world of construction and maintenance, tools and equipment evolve, but some innovations become industry mainstays due to their undeniable utility.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance Business

A Complete Guide to Asphalt Millings for Driveways & Paving

Unlock the Secrets of Asphalt Millings for Driveways & Paving. Get Pro Tips for Durable & Eco-Friendly Solutions. Start Now! Build a Lasting Surface Today.

  • Asphalt millings are made of crushed bits of old pavement and repurposed so they can be used to construct new roads and patch potholes.
  • In this article, you'll get an overview on how to build a driveway using asphalt millings.
  • You'll also learn how to use it to repair potholes and large cracks.

Asphalt millings might sound like a term from a construction site, but it's likely something you've driven over countless times.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Pothole Repair

How to Choose the Right Asphalt Hot Box

Get the Right Asphalt Hot Box for your pavement repair needs: Types, Tips, & Suppliers for Your Business. Choose Wisely & Improve Your Pavement Today.

  • Learn what an asphalt hot box is and why it's crucial for pothole patching and other pavement repairs.
  • By the end of the article, you'll learn how to identify different types of hot box for asphalt, such as stationary and trailer mounted hot boxes.
  • The box's capacity, insulation material, and temperature controls are essential factors to consider when purchasing one.

Welcome to Asphalt Kingdom's comprehensive asphalt hot box buying guide. This article will walk you through the different types of asphalt hot boxes available in the market, as well as the key factors you should consider to make an informed purchase. 

Let’s dive in and get you one step closer to making the right choice.

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What is an Asphalt Hot Box?

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An asphalt hot box is a specialized piece of equipment used for carrying, maintaining, and distributing hot mix asphalt for pavement repair. 

It is an insulated and temperature-controlled container typically mounted on a trailer or truck. It is designed to keep the asphalt at the desired temperature for a prolonged period. It ensures the asphalt remains workable during transportation from the plant to the job site. 

This container is essential for road maintenance crews and asphalt maintenance contractors as it allows them to carry out asphalt repairs efficiently.

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Topics: Pothole Repair, Asphalt Maintenance Business

What is Bitumen: From Its Origins to Refined Asphalt Binder

Explore bitumen, a crucial petroleum-derived construction material. Discover its origins, applications, and significance in diverse industries.

  • Bitumen's history as a binder and construction material goes back thousands of years.
  • This substance is just one of the many end-products of petroleum refining process.
  • It is used to bind aggregates to create driveways, roads, and parking lots, as well as for creating roofing felt and sealing flat roofs.

Ever driven on an asphalt parking lot and thought, "What's is this made of?" Or maybe you're in the asphalt business and have dealt with this material day in and day out.

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Asphalt Emulsion: Understanding & Utilizing This Sealant

Discover the benefits of asphalt emulsion as a sealing material for asphalt maintenance. Learn about how it's made and more!

  • Learn about asphalt emulsion and why it plays a big part in road construction, asphalt maintenance, and more.
  • Discover how this environment-friendly substance is manufactured and how it works.
  • Asphalt emulsion has a myriad of benefits, including cost-efficiency, versatility, and improved safety.

 

Asphalt emulsion is a substance made up of water, asphalt binder, and an emulsifying agent.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Sealcoating

What's Asphalt Stabilization? Exploring Physical & Chemical Techniques

Unearth the Power of Asphalt Stabilization: Essential for Road & Lot Longevity. Dive into Its Vital Role in Durability & Performance. Learn Why It's Vital.

  • Two types of asphalt stabilization: physical and chemical
  • The cost per square foot of asphalt stabilization
  • Knowing the type of soil you're dealing with, testing it, and adding the right additives are the keys to proper asphalt stabilization

When we think about laying asphalt, our minds often drift to smooth, blacktop roads or expansive parking lots. But beneath these solid surfaces lies an equally important aspect – asphalt stabilization.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance, Property Management, Asphalt Surface Preparation

What is Asphalt Rejuvenation: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn more about asphalt rejuvenation and how important it is in prolonging the lifespan of roads, driveways, and parking lots in this new blog.

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  • Asphalt rejuvenation is a great way to replenish lost asphalt oils and extend the pavement's lifespan.
  • Asphalt sealing and rejuvenation are two different methods to protect blacktop pavements.
  • Asphalt millings rejuvenator is a product that plays a similar role in pothole patching.

 

Asphalt rejuvenation breathes new life into aging asphalt surfaces. This process revolves around revitalizing aged asphalt by replacing lost bitumen oils and restoring its original properties. Rejuvenating asphalt also maintains its integral structure.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance

11 Questions for Hiring an Asphalt Maintenance Contractor

Looking for questions to ask asphalt contractors to distinguish the best from the worst? Check out this informative blog post! Definitely worth a read!

  • Pick the best asphalt maintenance contractor by asking these questions
  • Learn why it's important to ask about the quality of the materials the contractors use for sealcoating or asphalt repair
  • Problems can arise after sealcoating or crack filling. Does the contractor have a responsibility to fix it?

 

Is your pavement up for sealing or crack repair this year and are you looking for a contractor to do it for you? If you've been shopping for a new contractor for a couple of weeks and you're still unsure who to sign because you don't know which questions to ask, then this article is for you.

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Topics: Asphalt Maintenance

10 Vital Tips to Maintain Your Line Striping Machine

Discover 10 crucial tips for optimal maintenance of your line striping machine. Keep it in top shape with our expert guidance. Learn more now!

  • Cleaning your machine after using it will extend its lifespan
  • Always check the line striping machine's pressure settings
  • Have your line striper serviced by professionals only
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Topics: Equipment Care

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