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Is Asphalt Milling Right for Your Project? Consult in Paving and Milling Companies in NJ to Find Out

When it comes time to resurface paved surfaces, such as highways and parking lots, the first step to restoring them back to prime condition is to consult with top asphalt milling companies in NJ who can help you find the most cost-effective reconstruction solution. Asphalt is a durable, long-lasting solution for new and replacement paved … Continue reading Is Asphalt Milling Right for Your Project? Consult in Paving and Milling Companies in NJ to Find Out →

It’s Time for Asphalt Paving in NJ

Temperatures are rising which means potholes are in full bloom on the streets and highways of NJ, including the parking lots of many businesses and municipalities. Now is the time to start thinking about patching, sealcoating, milling and asphalt paving in NJ. Even for surfaces that appear to have survived the challenges of winter months … Continue reading It’s Time for Asphalt Paving in NJ →

ADA Compliant Parking Spaces (Chapter 5)

Since the 1970s, American parking lots have been providing easily accessible, specially marked spaces for persons with disabilities that affect their mobility.  The spaces are usually placed in close proximity to the main entrance of a public building or business, with no impediments like curbs or medians to limit a disabled person’s access to a … Continue reading ADA Compliant Parking Spaces (Chapter 5) →

Curb Ramps and Detectable Warning Surfaces (Chapter 4 Part 3)

When creating an ADA compliant outdoor hardscape, it is important to understand the engineering considerations to be included in the design.  In recent years, there has been a noticeable addition to the curb ramps that have been required since 1992.  The original Americans with Disabilities Act of 1973 had mandated that all crossing areas where … Continue reading Curb Ramps and Detectable Warning Surfaces (Chapter 4 Part 3) →

Ensuring Compliance for Ramps and Railings in the ADA Standards (Chapter 4, Part 2)

The Department of Transportation’s ADA Standards for ramps and railings mandate that any new ramp or railing be constructed in compliance with specific guidelines to ensure that people with physical disabilities can use them safely and easily. If a person with a physical disability cannot access a building via lift or elevator, an accessible ramp … Continue reading Ensuring Compliance for Ramps and Railings in the ADA Standards (Chapter 4, Part 2) →

Why is Pothole Repair for Parking Lots Common After Winter?

It has been a long winter and the road to warmer weather is expected to be paved with more potholes than usual. Since winter’s harsh elements tend to create a perfect recipe for potholes, that is why they are notoriously common in the spring season. Now is the perfect time for property owners to focus … Continue reading Why is Pothole Repair for Parking Lots Common After Winter? →

Accessible Routes in the ADA Standards (Chapter 4 Part 1)

There are several kinds of accessible routes a building or facility must have, according to the Department of Transportation’s set of ADA Standards, of which all accessible routes must comply. Accessible routes are required where there are site arrival points, accessible routes within a site, as well as accessible routes within a building or facility. … Continue reading Accessible Routes in the ADA Standards (Chapter 4 Part 1) →

ADA Standards for Floor and Ground Surface Construction (Chapter 3)

In construction, floor and ground surfaces are subject to the regulations of the ADA Standards, which form the base of the Department of Transportation. These standards require specifications for floor and grounding surfaces, which address the surface characteristics, carpeting, openings, and changes in level. These surfaces can be hazardous, and it is the Department of … Continue reading ADA Standards for Floor and Ground Surface Construction (Chapter 3) →

Construction Alterations and the ADA Standards That Affect Them (Chapter 2 Part 2)

Alteration is something practically all construction sites and facilities undergo at some point or another. The compliance and standards of these alterations are determined by certain scoping requirements, which are the bases of the 2010 ADA Standards of the Department of Justice and the ADA Standards of the Department of Transportation. For the additions and … Continue reading Construction Alterations and the ADA Standards That Affect Them (Chapter 2 Part 2) →

Scoping Requirements and ADA Standards for New Construction (Chapter 2 Part 1)

In the construction world, there are many standards and requirements that dictate how a job must be done for specific tasks. Construction work falls under two major categories: the Department of Justice and the Department of Transportation.  As a result, both of these two departments have their own rules and regulations applicable to the construction … Continue reading Scoping Requirements and ADA Standards for New Construction (Chapter 2 Part 1) →