Call us today! (757) 249-3789 SERVICES SOLUTIONS REQUEST A BID EMPLOYMENT ABOUT US BLOG Get expert tips on asphalt and construction services from Basic Construction. BASIC CONSTRUCTION BLOG 7 Reasons To Choose Asphalt For Your Parking Lot Posted by Derek Patterson 4/27/16 3:30 PM Share There are many material choices for paving a parking lot - how do you choose? How do you know which is right for your business? Before making any decision, take time to think about the needs of your budget, the space itself, and your weather. We personally are partial to asphalt - and here’s seven reasons why asphalt may be the best material choice for your parking lot. Read More ❯ Topics: Parking Lots What To Know Before Your Commercial Asphalt Job Posted by Derek Patterson 4/13/16 4:00 PM Share Are you preparing for a commercial asphalt job? It can feel like a lot to manage, but the key is to be prepared. Here’s three things you need to know before you can begin your commercial asphalt job. Read More ❯ Topics: Commercial Customers When Is Pothole Season? Posted by Derek Patterson 3/30/16 4:10 PM Share Do you constantly wonder when pothole season is? Sometimes it feels like it’s all the time. Even though it feels that way, it really isn’t. Read More ❯ Topics: Parking Lots, Asphalt What To Do When Your Asphalt Driveway Cracks Posted by Derek Patterson 3/16/16 4:00 PM Share Oh no! Your asphalt driveway has cracked - what do you do? Here’s how to determine whether it’s time to call a professional, or if you can handle the job yourself. Read More ❯ Topics: Driveways, Residential Where Do Potholes Come From? Posted by Derek Patterson 1/27/16 7:00 AM Share If you’ve even driven down a city road, you’ve probably asked yourself “Where do all these potholes come from anyway?”. It’s a good question, but before you blame someone, wait - it might not be entirely their fault! Read More ❯ Topics: Potholes Asphalt Durability Posted by Derek Patterson 1/20/16 7:00 AM Share One question we hear a lot is “How durable is asphalt?”. It’s a good question - when you make an investment, you want to know how long it will last, and what it can withstand. Read More ❯ Topics: Asphalt What You Need to Know Before Your Next Residential Asphalt Project Posted by Derek Patterson 1/13/16 7:00 AM Share Before you begin a residential asphalt project, smooth the path by becoming fully prepared. With the right information, you’ll make the right decisions to get the best work done for you. Read More ❯ Topics: Asphalt, Residential Why You Should Use Asphalt to Pave Your Driveway Posted by Derek Patterson 1/6/16 12:49 PM Share There are many options of material for your driveway, but the main two options for paving are asphalt and concrete. Why should you use asphalt to pave your driveway? There’s many reasons why asphalt may be the best choice for you - and your driveway. Read More ❯ Topics: Driveways, Asphalt The 3 R’s of Asphalt Sustainability - Reduce - Reuse - Recycle Posted by Derek Patterson 12/28/15 12:12 PM Share Many of us are familiar with the three R’s of sustainability, but did you know they apply to asphalt as well? The three R’s were created as goals to aid the environment by lessening waste, and limiting the amount of natural resources consumed regularly. Read More ❯ Topics: Asphalt How to Measure a Pavement Job Posted by Derek Patterson 12/21/15 11:59 AM Share A common question we hear from people is how do they measure a pavement job themselves. If you want to get estimations to plan the cost and time it takes for a paving project to be completed, you’ll need close measurements. Unless your project area is a perfect square, measuring can be a little tricky. In these instances, how do you measure a pavement job? Read More ❯ Topics: pavement All posts Next Subscribe to Email Updates Email* Notification Frequency* Instant Daily Weekly Monthly Recent Posts 7 Reasons To Choose Asphalt For Your Parking Lot What To Know Before Your Commercial Asphalt Job When Is Pothole Season? What To Do When Your Asphalt Driveway Cracks Where Do Potholes Come From? Posts by Topic Asphalt (25) Parking Lots (6) Businesses (5) Commercial Customers (5) Driveways (5) see all © 2021 Basic Construction Company