Tag: green alternatives

Go Green with Environmentally Friendly Lots & Services

Rose Paving / March 28, 2018

Your pavement may be black, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be green As attention shifts to the ecological impact of construction, and green technology becomes more widely available and better-performing, Rose Paving is committed to offering clients more environmentally friendly options to consider when making paving decisions. Already, asphalt is one of the most…

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Superior Products: Why They Make All the Difference

Rose Paving / November 07, 2017

We give every paving project our all, and only work with products we can trust to do the same Superior work requires superior products. In order to provide our clients with high-quality, long-lasting results, we only partner with providers that match our commitment to excellence. When you’re the most trusted name in commercial paving and…

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New Infrared Asphalt Equipment at Rose Paving!

Rose Paving / July 31, 2013

See the newest piece of equipment to be added to Rose Paving’s fleet: a 2014 Kasi Patriot Infrared Restoration System! Infrared asphalt technology uses infrared light rays to heat an area of pavement, enabling quick removal of failed asphalt. New material is applied and compacted all with the same machinery. This truck mounted, self-contained system incorporates the very best in design, workmanship, and materials.

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Special Projects Division Facts: 8 Things You Didn’t Know…

Rose Paving / May 08, 2013

Our Trivia Series continues with a collection of fun facts about the Rose Paving  Special Projects Division, which offers parking lot design and new construction services. The Division is headed up by our Professional Engineer (P.E.) Larry Briar and he hails from Walnut, IL Unique parking lot design services offered include, but are not limited…

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Green is the New Black: Sustainable Seal Coat for your Restaurant Parking Lots

Rose Paving / March 14, 2012

As any restaurateur knows, seal coating is an important part of a parking lot maintenance plan. Seal coating fills surface voids, which delays oxidation and protects against UV rays and reduces the depth to which oil or gas can penetrate the pavement. A sealer acts as a waterproofing agent, minimizing the rate at which water enters pavement. Without it, water can permeate more freely resulting in freeze/thaw expansion and contraction of the pavement.

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Article: Sustainable Options in Pavement Maintenance

Rose Paving / January 25, 2012

Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In today’s world, it is of the utmost importance to respect our resources and conserve what we can.  In the asphalt paving industry, it is now easier than ever to do just that, as recycling and responsible alternatives exist which can aid in the significant reduction of energy, waste,…

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Special Projects Division

Rose Paving / August 24, 2011

Last week we introduced you to Larry Briar, P.E. with our Special Projects Division (SPD). The Special Projects Division at Rose Paving was created to research and develop eco-friendly solutions. From this division came the launch of a special service line called Green Paving Solutions™ (GPS). In an effort to pioneer the way to better paving practices, we began offering eco-friendly alternatives in addition to our existing line of conventional services to help reduce energy, waste, and pollution. Environmentally friendly options encompass a significant portion of the work SPD executes.

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RePLAY™: Good for more than just your pavement

Rose Paving / April 13, 2011

Each year, as Earth Day approaches, products using terms such as “green,” “sustainable,” or “eco-friendly” appear front and center.  Today, there is no shortage of companies producing or promoting such products.  What a difference 41 years makes.  Yes, Earth Day is turning 41 this year having first begun as a grassroots movement on April 22,…

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Water, Water Everywhere

Rose Paving / October 06, 2010

This week’s post features our first guest employee blogger, Ryan Labuda, Director of Special Projects at Rose Paving.  The following discussion addresses methods for dealing with stormwater management: Water is often taken for granted, especially when it comes to your parking lot.  Water can be a parking lot’s biggest enemy, whether it is standing water creating…

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What you need to know before taking the LEED

Rose Paving / June 23, 2010

Last week we introduced you to LEED® certification and discussed its impact on property managers and building owners.  To wrap up our “green” paving theme, we would like to conclude with a look at the key metrics that matter most when it comes to achieving LEED® certification. First, it’s important to understand that there are…

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