Asphalt Paving Blog

How to Select an Asphalt Contractor for Your Municipality Project

Posted by Jacob Mrugacz on Jul 12, 2019

Do you know what to look for in a reliable, professional and experienced paving contractor for your next large municipal paving project?

To avoid delays, over-budgets and the potential for subpar work, we here at Wolf Paving have put together a list of qualities to help guide you in selecting an asphalt paving partner.

Let Wolf Paving Help You Decide Which Asphalt Paving Process is Right For Your Project

Posted by Jacob Mrugacz on Jul 3, 2019

Asphalt paving is, of course, one of the most popular materials for any sort of paving project that's going to see frequent use by vehicles. Both inexpensive and fully recyclable, asphalt paving is a tried-and-true process that's going to be in use for a long time to come!

9 Important Asphalt Paving Budget Tips for Property Managers

Posted by Jacob Mrugacz on Jun 14, 2019

If your parking lot is fading, crumbling or full of potholes, you may be wondering how to fit repair and resurfacing into your already tight property budget. Don’t worry; establishing a realistic parking lot maintenance budget doesn’t need to be painful.

3 Signs Your Parking Lot Sewer Drain or Manhole Needs Repair

Posted by Jacob Mrugacz on Jun 5, 2019

To avoid costly repair and liability issues, a property manager’s, facilities manager’s and business owner’s exterior maintenance plan should include regular audits of all the property’s sewer drains and utility holes. Sewer drains and manholes can be found in parking lots, basements, backyards and alleys and with proper maintenance, may last a lifetime. Even with long-lasting characteristics, exposure to outdoor elements plays a role in the lifespan of drains and manholes that are both susceptible to deterioration.

5 Reasons Why Your Business or Municipality Should Repair Potholes In Spring

Posted by J. Mrugacz on May 22, 2019

Spring in Wisconsin means longer days, blooming bulbs, baseball...and potholes.

Potholes are caused by the same science that makes a can of soda explode in your freezer - the expansion and contraction of water. Ground water gets under the pavement, expands when frozen, and contracts when it melts. The expansion bends and weakens the asphalt, and the contraction leaves gaps behind where the pavement can collapse and create a hole. This is why potholes multiply in spring as the ground thaws.