All of us in the delaware valley know that our local parking lots take a beating day-in and day-out. And, in our region, just the temperature swings alone are enough to cause deterioration - and fast. Constant freeze / thaw cycles, of course, cause constant expansion and contraction (cracks) - increasing the risk of water infiltration. Then the water freezes, expands the cracks further, and compounds the problem even more.
Parking Lot maintenance consists of protecting asphalt by employing the following methods (asphalt seal coating, crack repair and asphalt repair) to prevent damage to the existing asphalt.
So why should you have your Parking Lot seal coated?
The asphalt is diminished when the binder that holds all of the aggregate (stone) together begins to oxide from sun light, water and other external conditions. Through the seal coating process, the asphaltic binder is now protected from the aforementioned external conditions. An additional benefit from asphalt seal coating is that the asphalt is now protected from the damaging effects from gasoline, oil, and de-icing salts. The most obvious benefit from asphalt seal coating is the restoration of the original color of the asphalt. The asphalt regains that new appearance for a fraction of the original cost.
All parking lot and property managers should incorporate an effective parking lot maintenance strategy into their overall preventative maintenance strategy. The benefits of asphalt seal coating, crack repair and asphalt replacement will pay dividends in the future through the avoidance of costly new asphalt.
Parking Lot Repair Services Include:
• Crack Filling
• Sealing Coating
• Sun Block
• Weatherproofs
If you're looking for a sealing contractor, then give me a call today at 215-245-8940. Mention this blog and get 10% off your service.
Bramble Blog
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Branding a Business starts in Your Parking Lot
I was reading a post online today on "Branding a Business" and wanted to share the #1 tip of five for achieving this goal. The blog post I read walks you step by step through the eyes of your customer. But stop now to read Tip #1.
"Parking Lot: When your customer drives into your parking lot what does he or she see? Is there litter and debris leftover from lawn mowing or spring or fall foliage from trees? Do you have dead or near dead plants that need replaced? Is your grass green? Is the concrete clean? Is the sidewalk full of cracks with weeds in the cracks? Do you have a trash can or cigarette butt can that is overflowing? Is there a dead bird in the parking lot? I had a client tell me she would not go to a restaurant because there was a dead bird lying in the parking lot and when she mentioned it to the restaurant owner the owner shrugged and commented 'they didn’t pick that up?' It is imperative that the first view of your business is favorable and invites the customer to stop and get out of his or her vehicle."
And this is only tip #1. If any of the above questions created a knot in your stomach, then your lot is not being maintained as it should be. The good news is - that it is not too late. Now is the time to focus on curb appeal. Many of the tips outlined in the blog at http://coachjaynine.com/blog/?p=590 are very low cost to implement. Painting, pressure washing and replacing furnishings may require being added to your budget, but well worth it.
Curb appeal is the first and most important step in branding your business. If your business does not look inviting people will not stop. When people do not stop you do not have customers. When you do not have customers you do not have a business.
Let us help you brand your business.
Call us today at 215-245-8940.
"Parking Lot: When your customer drives into your parking lot what does he or she see? Is there litter and debris leftover from lawn mowing or spring or fall foliage from trees? Do you have dead or near dead plants that need replaced? Is your grass green? Is the concrete clean? Is the sidewalk full of cracks with weeds in the cracks? Do you have a trash can or cigarette butt can that is overflowing? Is there a dead bird in the parking lot? I had a client tell me she would not go to a restaurant because there was a dead bird lying in the parking lot and when she mentioned it to the restaurant owner the owner shrugged and commented 'they didn’t pick that up?' It is imperative that the first view of your business is favorable and invites the customer to stop and get out of his or her vehicle."
And this is only tip #1. If any of the above questions created a knot in your stomach, then your lot is not being maintained as it should be. The good news is - that it is not too late. Now is the time to focus on curb appeal. Many of the tips outlined in the blog at http://coachjaynine.com/blog/?p=590 are very low cost to implement. Painting, pressure washing and replacing furnishings may require being added to your budget, but well worth it.
Curb appeal is the first and most important step in branding your business. If your business does not look inviting people will not stop. When people do not stop you do not have customers. When you do not have customers you do not have a business.
Let us help you brand your business.
Call us today at 215-245-8940.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Potholes are no replacement for Speed Bumps
I read recently that an area in Essex UK was thinking about not repairing potholes as a way to "slow down passing motorists."
Are you kidding me? Try speed bumps!
Potholes can have serious implications for the safety of all road users, not just to motorists but also as a tripping hazard for pedestrians. Let's think about the increased risk of suffering a personal injury either as a result of a road traffic accident or by tripping over in a pothole. By seeking not to repair the potholes, the UK council may be leaving themselves open to many more accident claims made by people injured in some way by the potholes. And the costs to fill these holes will escalate when they are not repaired on their onset.
No one wants to deal with injured pedestrians caused by a poorly maintained parking lot or pavement. Not to mention dealing with the magnified costs of repairing these potholes well after they have become ditches in the lot or roadway.
Are you kidding me? Try speed bumps!
Potholes can have serious implications for the safety of all road users, not just to motorists but also as a tripping hazard for pedestrians. Let's think about the increased risk of suffering a personal injury either as a result of a road traffic accident or by tripping over in a pothole. By seeking not to repair the potholes, the UK council may be leaving themselves open to many more accident claims made by people injured in some way by the potholes. And the costs to fill these holes will escalate when they are not repaired on their onset.
No one wants to deal with injured pedestrians caused by a poorly maintained parking lot or pavement. Not to mention dealing with the magnified costs of repairing these potholes well after they have become ditches in the lot or roadway.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Getting Ready for Spring
By now you must have noticed the crocus, tulips, and lilies peeking out from the ground seeing if its safe to emerge. The answer is YES!
There is no denying that spring is on it's way. Have you also noticed any sand & salt left over in your parking lot? Broken traffic signs, stained sidewalks, pot holes... You may need help!
Now is a great time to schedule a walk through of your property. Our trained professionals will be on the lookout for ways to help brighten up the appearance of your property. With the use of heated pressure washers, broom sweepers, and service trailers, your property and parking lots can show as fresh as the flowers that are greeting us each new day.
Our state-of-the art equipment is tuned up and ready to run with the crew.
Give us a call. 215-245-8940. Mention this blog entry and save 10%.
There is no denying that spring is on it's way. Have you also noticed any sand & salt left over in your parking lot? Broken traffic signs, stained sidewalks, pot holes... You may need help!
Now is a great time to schedule a walk through of your property. Our trained professionals will be on the lookout for ways to help brighten up the appearance of your property. With the use of heated pressure washers, broom sweepers, and service trailers, your property and parking lots can show as fresh as the flowers that are greeting us each new day.
Our state-of-the art equipment is tuned up and ready to run with the crew.
Give us a call. 215-245-8940. Mention this blog entry and save 10%.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Save salt, Save money... save the environment.
Funny thing about winter ... just when you think it is past you, mother nature returns for another bout. And as we began to clear parking lots covered in snow, and spread salt this morning, I remembered something I had read recently.
I know it stopped me enough to want to research it a bit, and consider this and other "green" options in our business and our lives. So I thought I would share it...
Save salt, Save money... save the environment.
We are all looking for ways to be a little more "green" in our day-to-day lives. So, as I look out my window to several drifts of snow covering a nearby parking lot, I thought I’d share this "green" approach to snow removal.
A new liquid solution just hit the market that will save snow removal companies, cities, counties and municipalities thousands of dollars in salt costs, and is less harmful to the environment. Salt Saver http://greenicemelt.com/products-saltsaver.htm is a unique solution that is used as a rock salt stockpile treatment. It will make the standard rock salt much more effective, significantly reducing the amount of salt required to effectively de-ice your location. It makes the salt work faster, longer, and to colder temperatures. You use less salt, saving you money, and reducing the harmful effects on the environment.
By applying a small amount of Salt Saver liquid , only 7 gallons per ton of salt, you will be able to spread up to 50% less salt, cutting your salt expense in half. Depending on how big of an operation it is, this can add up to thousands of dollars! Salt Saver can also be added to salt in tailgate spreaders and effectively hand-mixed in seconds. With a small 23 oz application, it can even be added and mixed in with general consumer sized 50 lb bags of rock salt.
Available exclusively at GreenIceMelt.com http://greenicemelt.com/products-saltsaver.htm - Save salt, save money, and help save the environment.
I know it stopped me enough to want to research it a bit, and consider this and other "green" options in our business and our lives. So I thought I would share it...
Save salt, Save money... save the environment.
We are all looking for ways to be a little more "green" in our day-to-day lives. So, as I look out my window to several drifts of snow covering a nearby parking lot, I thought I’d share this "green" approach to snow removal.
A new liquid solution just hit the market that will save snow removal companies, cities, counties and municipalities thousands of dollars in salt costs, and is less harmful to the environment. Salt Saver http://greenicemelt.com/products-saltsaver.htm is a unique solution that is used as a rock salt stockpile treatment. It will make the standard rock salt much more effective, significantly reducing the amount of salt required to effectively de-ice your location. It makes the salt work faster, longer, and to colder temperatures. You use less salt, saving you money, and reducing the harmful effects on the environment.
By applying a small amount of Salt Saver liquid , only 7 gallons per ton of salt, you will be able to spread up to 50% less salt, cutting your salt expense in half. Depending on how big of an operation it is, this can add up to thousands of dollars! Salt Saver can also be added to salt in tailgate spreaders and effectively hand-mixed in seconds. With a small 23 oz application, it can even be added and mixed in with general consumer sized 50 lb bags of rock salt.
Available exclusively at GreenIceMelt.com http://greenicemelt.com/products-saltsaver.htm - Save salt, save money, and help save the environment.
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