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Happy New Year From Rose Paving

Rose Paving / January 02, 2013

Greetings to our friends and followers – we hope 2013 has been kind to you so far. Since resolutions are often the topic of discussion this time of year, we didn’t want to bombard you with the same old lists and articles on that subject.

Instead, we found this article from earlier in 2012, and thought it had a nice message for some new beginnings. Check it out, and let us know what you think. All the best to you and yours this year!

“Movember” Recap

Rose Paving / December 05, 2012

As much as everyone in the Rose Paving family loved our fabulous “Movember” men’s moustaches, we (along with their significant others most likely) are happy to see their cleanly shaven faces once again.  For 30 wonderful days, a team of 14 Rose Paving “mo-bros,” through their actions and words, raised awareness by prompting private and…

Lot Marking Facts: 8 Things You Didn’t Know…

Rose Paving / November 07, 2012

Striping is important for two main reasons – aesthetics and safety. Striping over fresh asphalt or sealer requires a water-borne coating, while striping over concrete substrates requires chlorinated rubber paint for optimal adherence. Oftentimes, set-fast acrylic waterborne is the best paint to use for re-striping; however, it must be applied at temperatures above 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

5 Budget Tips for Property Managers

Rose Paving / October 17, 2012

If you are like most property and facility managers, you are in the thick of budget planning. But, don’t fret; the seasoned professionals at Rose Paving are here to help you transition between seasons.

With a tight budget, it can be difficult to allocate funds to parking lot maintenance. However, every dollar budgeted now for timely pavement maintenance will save four to five dollars in future rehabilitation costs.

Rose Paving Co-Sponsored the Annual Cancer Support Center “Walk of Hope”

Rose Paving / October 10, 2012

Rose Paving proudly sponsored the Annual Walk of Hope organized by The Cancer Support Center.  Early estimates conclude that more than $110,000 was raised by participants from all over the Chicago-land area, including donations from “Team Rose Paving” consisting of Rose Paving staff members and their families.  The funds are used to provide free programs…

Los Angeles Branch Update

Rose Paving / October 03, 2012

Rose Paving has been performing parking lot repairs in Southern California for many years.  Since we opened a branch office in the Los Angeles area in 2010, we are now fortunate to have an even greater presence.  This location provides enhanced service to our valued clients in California and bordering states.  As for staff members,…

Asphalt Facts: 8 Things You Didn’t Know

Rose Paving / September 26, 2012

Our Trivia Series continues with a collection of fun facts you may not have known about asphalt. Asphalt pavement is utilized in a variety of different applications because of its durability, cost-effectiveness, simplicity of construction, and strength.

Football Season’s Here!

Rose Paving / September 05, 2012

We can’t believe it’s that time already, either.  This week, the NFL season officially kicks off.  Where did the summer go?   Some of us are probably relieved the extremely steamy temperatures are behind us.

Concrete Facts: 8 Things You Didn’t Know…

Rose Paving / August 29, 2012

Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement, sand, rock, water, and chemical admixtures. There are as many different concrete mix designs as there are uses for concrete. The design mixture will vary based on the application. High early strength concrete is one mix design especially useful for concrete pavement repairs, as it reaches higher compressive strength earlier in its lifecycle, allowing roadways to be re-opened faster than with conventional mixes.

Rose Paving Office Olympics Wrap Up

Rose Paving / August 15, 2012

To commemorate this year’s Summer Olympics in London, our “Great Place to Work” team held our very own Office Olympics, Rose Paving style.   We held six events during the course of the Office Olympics (July 30th through August 10th): Football Toss, Water Balloon Toss, Rubber Band Archery, Golf Chipping, Bean Bag Toss, Barricade Relay, and…