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Paving guides for owners & managers.
Straight answers to the questions property managers, HOA boards and owners ask before a paving project — built on guidance from Caltrans, the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Guides
Asphalt maintenance guide
Seal coat vs. slurry seal: what’s the difference?
Both treatments protect existing asphalt, but they are different materials that solve different problems. Here’s how to tell which one a parking lot, drive aisle or community street needs — and when neither will help.
Read the guideAsphalt repair guide
Asphalt overlay vs. remove and replace
An overlay puts new asphalt over the old; remove and replace takes failed asphalt out and rebuilds it. Which one a parking lot or street needs depends on what is happening underneath the surface.
Read the guideMaintenance planning guide
How often does a parking lot need maintenance?
Crack filling, sealing, restriping and repairs each run on their own clock. Here is what public agencies say about timing, what should actually set your schedule, and how to plan the budget.
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What parking lot damage is telling you
Fading, cracks, potholes and puddles each point to a different cause — and a different fix. Use this guide to read the signs on your property before you request repairs.
Read the guideStriping guide
Restriping in California: plan for accessible parking
Restriping a parking lot is also the moment accessible parking has to be right. A plain-language overview of the federal and California basics to review with your designer or a Certified Access Specialist.
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See how asphalt, concrete and striping work fits community streets, apartment lots and commercial properties — and what to send us for an accurate estimate.
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