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A Closer Look at Sealcoating

Rose Paving / May 04, 2011

Sealcoating is one of the most important elements of a pavement management plan. A sealcoat consists of either coal tar pitch or asphalt cement mixed with inert fillers, water, emulsifying agents, or additives.

Sealcoating should be considered for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, it protects and prolongs the life expectancy of your parking lot. It accomplishes this by sealing over the liquid asphalt cement that holds together the aggregate and small fines within the pavement. The sealant prevents the surface from becoming porous and separating along seams and end cracks. Sealcoating also enhances the aesthetic appeal of a parking lot. Over time, the surface of asphalt pavement oxidizes and becomes gray or faded in appearance. Sealcoating provides a vibrant black finish that nicely contrasts with striping, clearly distinguishing pavement markings.

A Closer Look at Asphalt Repair

Rose Paving / April 27, 2011

Updated on 7/5/2024 Asphalt is the material of choice for parking lots across the nation because it withstands heavier loads and, when combined with proper asphalt maintenance, lasts for many years. As asphalt pavement progresses through its performance lifecycle, its appearance diminishes over time. Therefore, it’s extremely important to develop a pavement management plan so…

Rose Paving is a Repeat Winner among the 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois

Rose Paving / April 20, 2011

Rose Paving Co., a leader in national parking lot management, has been selected once again as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Illinois. This workplace analysis and competition is began in 2006 and is promoted by The Daily Herald Business Ledger in partnership with the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC), the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) – Illinois State Council, the Workforce Boards of Metropolitan Chicago, and managed by Best Companies Group.

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,…

A.D.A. Requirements on Parking Lots

Rose Paving / April 06, 2011

The Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) was passed in 1990 to ensure uniform compliance with standards for the benefit of those with disabilities. Its scope encompasses everything from the width of doorways and force required to open them to the use of Braille in elevators to assist the visually impaired.  Most common in relation to…

Rose Paving Celebrates Opening Day at the Ballparks

Rose Paving / March 30, 2011

Hey, look!  Is it that time already?  Major League Baseball’s Opening Day is tomorrow – Thursday, March 31!  Why does it seem a little early, you ask?  Well, the MLB adopted the recommendation of The Commissioner’s Special Committee for On-Field Matters to begin the regular season earlier and mid-week to avoid playing World Series games…

A Closer Look at Catch Basins: Part 2

Rose Paving / February 23, 2011

Equipped with an adequate number of catch basins strategically placed in a parking lot, it then becomes important for facility/property managers to perform routine inspections and cleaning of the catch basins.  Inspections should be conducted with the assistance of a reputable parking lot maintenance contractor.  He or she can help you look for the following…

Rose Paving Appoints New Account Executive

Rose Paving / February 09, 2011

For Immediate Release: The senior management team at Rose Paving recently appointed Marc Eisenberg as Account Executive serving both the National and Regional Business Units operating out of headquarters in Bridgeview, IL.  In this role, Eisenberg will be working exclusively with large- to mid-sized companies where pavement maintenance is managed centrally on a national, regional,…

Cold Weather Survival Guide

Rose Paving / January 26, 2011

Cold and flu season is in full-swing and if you’re like a lot of us, your schedule may not allow for much down time.  So, when vitamins and sleep won’t seem to do the trick, and your doctor can’t see you or your loved ones until the following week, try some of these at-home remedies…

Get to Know: Diana Perajica

Rose Paving / January 12, 2011

For our third in-depth look at a Rose Paving teammate, we interviewed Diana Perajica, an essential member of our national sales division.  Below are her answers. 1.)    Title: National Sales Administrator 2.)    How long have you been with Rose Paving Company? Approximately 1 year, 9 months 3.)    What is your favorite hobby? Reading. Most people…