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J. Mrugacz

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Wolf Paving Recycles Asphalt and Concrete

Posted by J. Mrugacz on Jul 15, 2013

People don't often think of paving as being environmentally friendly, much less “green,” but here at Wolf Paving, we take recycling seriously. In recent years, there have been significant advances in the field of construction material recycling, especially when it comes time to tear out and replace existing construction.

In fact, folks often ask us whether we engage in asphalt and concrete recycling, and we're proud to say that we recycle 100% of the asphalt we remove from construction sites. Asphalt is almost endlessly reusable – over 90 million tons are reused every year. Plus, by recycling waste materials we're already digging up, you and we both see a three-way benefit!

5 Reasons to Use Environmentally Friendly Asphalt

Posted by J. Mrugacz on Jun 18, 2013

One of the less pleasant smells associated with the changing seasons comes shortly after winter thaw and spring rains – the extended summer season of highway repair and driveway installation. As you're driving by, trying to ignore the dark fumes, it's hard to think of asphalt as a particularly “green” substance.

However, it is! Environmentally friendly asphalt is much better for the planet than most people assume. It's a fine choice if you're looking for a paving material that does as little damage to the earth as possible.

The Dos and Don'ts of Blacktop Sealcoating

Posted by J. Mrugacz on Jun 10, 2013

Blacktop sealcoating is easily one of the best investments a homeowner or business can make into the longevity of their asphalt. Like how lacquer sets a piece of wood, sealcoating keeps the elements out of your blacktop, giving it a much longer lifespan.

It's known that you need to get new sealcoating every few years as it wears out, but many don't know that there are simple things you can do to extend your sealcoat investment!

How Sealcoating Asphalt Helps Prevent Water Damage

Posted by J. Mrugacz on Jun 3, 2013

Water is an amazing and powerful force, essential to life.  But it’s also the primary agent of entropy for other materials, eroding way surfaces or getting inside them and damaging from the inside out.  Given enough time, a smooth surface can become like the Grand Canyon, just from the power of water. 

While the Grand Canyon might be awe-inspiring, this same force applied to a surface you need to remain smooth can be a real issue.  You certainly don’t want your driveway or business parking lot to have anything in common with that craggy canyon!  Fortunately, we here at Wolf know how to keep water damage at bay.

Protect Against Water Infiltration