Empire Parking Lot Services Blog

What Causes Concrete Sidewalks to Crack, Sink, and Heave?
As materials go, concrete is fairly durable. This durability is why it's the material of choice for the sidewalks and curbs that are in your parking ...
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How Long Should Asphalt Paving Last?
Asphalt is the top choice of pavement materials in the United States. About 94% of American roads and 85% of parking lots and driveways use asphalt ...
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7 Things to Look Out For When Maintaining a Parking Lot
Installing a new parking lot is expensive. At some point during the lifetime of your parking lot, it will need to be done. But proper maintenance of ...
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How Thick Should a Concrete Sidewalk Be Poured?
The optimal thickness for a general use concrete sidewalk is four inches. The purpose of your sidewalk is the main determining factor of the ...
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How Long Should I Wait Before Driving on New Concrete?
One of the first things people want to know when they are having a new concrete driveway poured is how soon they will be able to drive on it. The ...
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Do Truncated Domes Have to be Yellow? and Other Key Questions About Detectable Warning Systems
For many decades, the unique needs of people with disabilities were not taken into consideration when designing public spaces. Fortunately, that ...
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What 5S Colors Do I Need for My Warehouse?
The color of markings on your warehouse floor is more than just a design choice. Those colors carry with them specific meanings that help the people ...
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The Best Seasons for Warehouse and Parking Lot Maintenance
Every productive person knows that there is always something to be done. Getting things done is just as important as getting things done right. And ...
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Concrete vs Asphalt: Which Is Better and Why?
The world of paving is dominated by two principle materials: concrete and asphalt. Either one can provide suitable results for paving everything from ...
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Anatomy of a Parking Lot
Everyone is familiar with the large area of asphalt that makes up a parking lot, but there are many other elements that go into a well-designed lot ...
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