Category: Pavement Marking

Rose Paving’s Ultimate Guide to ADA Compliance for Your Parking Lot

Rose Paving / May 28, 2021

Parking Lot Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance: Rose Paving’s Ultimate Guide The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a comprehensive federal law that ensures people with disabilities have equal access to all areas of public life, like employment opportunities and places of public accommodation. If you operate a business with a commercial facility in…

What Are the Signs You Need Parking Lot Striping?

Rose Paving / March 25, 2019

Your parking lot is the first thing your customers notice when they visit your place of business. We can all agree that first impressions are important, and a well-maintained parking lot lets your customers know that you consider every detail. Parking lot maintenance isn’t just a necessary task; it’s a reflection of the way you…

Pavement Maintenance Tips

Rose Paving / August 13, 2014

As soon as freshly laid hot asphalt begins to cool, the aging process begins. From that moment on, asphalt is broken down by oil, gas, sun oxidation, salt, water penetration, and cold weather. Refer to the following tips when making decisions regarding preventative maintenance on your parking lot(s): Carefully inspect your pavement on a regular…

Beautify your parking lot for Spring

Rose Paving / April 23, 2014

Spring is the time to get in shape for summer; whether that means hitting the gym before swimsuit season or de-cluttering your house, ‘tis the season for new beginnings.  Your business can also benefit from a re-fresh, starting with your pavement.  Now is the time to evaluate, prioritize, and schedule repairs for your parking lots. …

Crack sealing and Lot marking: Timing is Everything

Rose Paving / February 06, 2013

Winter is here and some of your parking lots may already be covered in snow, but that does not mean they should be buried on your checklist. In fact, winter is the perfect time to budget and plan for springtime parking lot maintenance repairs. In particular, crack sealing should be at the top of the list. Why? In simple terms, the answer is water. Wet weather throughout the winter months wreaks havoc on your pavement. Melting snow or rain seeps into cracks and softens or weakens the sub-base.

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.

No Snow? Go Pro…with Proactive Parking Lot Maintenance

Rose Paving / March 28, 2012

This winter has been atypical in many parts of the country. Record snowfalls were predicted and instead most places experienced yo-yo temperatures and very little snowfall accumulation. That is good news for two reasons: you saved money on snow removal and you can afford proactive parking lot maintenance (which will further impact the bottom line!).

A Closer Look at Lot Marking

Rose Paving / June 01, 2011

Striping a newly paved parking lot is important for two main reasons–aesthetics and safety. The color contrast of a newly striped lot is attractive and promotes a positive image for the property. More importantly, striping serves to direct people safely around the parking lot by designating drive lanes, fire lanes, ADA-accessible areas, crosswalks, and parking…

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…