Insights
Asphalt paving knowledge from a Calgary crew.
Practical answers to the questions Calgary property owners ask most often. Written by people who pave for a living.
6 min readWhat does parking lot paving cost in Calgary?
The honest answer to what a lot costs to pave: the factors that set the price, why two quotes for the same lot can be far apart, and what a cheap quote usually leaves out.
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7 min readHow we build asphalt to survive Calgary's freeze-thaw cycle.
Freeze-thaw is what breaks Calgary pavement. Here is how the drainage, the base, and the asphalt mat are built to keep water out and survive forty-degree swings.
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6 min readHow soon can you drive on new asphalt?
Realistic timelines for foot traffic, cars, and heavy vehicles on fresh asphalt, why Calgary's summer heat changes the numbers, and how to protect a new lot in its first month.
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6 min readHow long does asphalt last in Calgary?
Realistic numbers for parking lots, driveways, and pathways, and what shortens or extends the life of asphalt in Calgary's freeze-thaw climate.
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5 min readPatch or repave? When each one makes sense.
How to decide between targeted patching, remove-and-repair, and full removal and replacement for a parking lot that's showing its age.
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6 min readWhat to look for in an asphalt paving quote.
If you're collecting paving quotes, here's what to look for and what to be skeptical of, line by line.
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Safety
Commercial Paving is COR certified.
Our health and safety program holds a Certificate of Recognition (COR), issued with the Alberta Construction Safety Association and the Government of Alberta after an independent audit. On your site that means hazard assessments before work starts, trained operators, inspected equipment, and a crew that works safely around your tenants and traffic.
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