Lostumbo Paving & Concrete

What is HMA? The acronym stands for hot mix asphalt, and it refers to a mix of roughly 95% stone, sand or gravel bound together by asphalt cement. Asphalt cement is a premixed combination of asphalt and aggregate.

Since your parking area may be the first thing your customers see when they arrive at your business, it’s wise to keep it in good repair. If your parking area is full of cracks and potholes, we’re always happy to help you repair it.

If you are selling your home, take a good look at the driveway. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) requires the driveway to be in excellent condition before it will finance a home loan for buyers. Have your driveway inspected to determine if it needs repair or replacement.

A driveway is more than just a place to park your car. It's also a place for your children to play, or where you can shoot hoops, or just a place to relax. A paving expert can give you a strong, smooth surface perfect for any use.

Paving and commercial businesses have been together since the beginning. Some of the first paved surfaces were roads and squares paved with stone in Mesopotamia and the Indian subcontinent. These date back to 4,000 BC, and were built to handle the heavier carts of commerce.

Asphalt is known for it's smoothness and durability. That's one of the reasons it's used so much on roadways, but it's also a great reason to use it for your business. That smooth top can be easily maintained for twenty years, giving your building a clean look.

Paved brick, concrete and stone surfaces sometimes develop efflorescence, or visible white streaks. Many paving materials contain moisture that evaporates and carries natural salts to the surface, creating the powdery residue. A light power-washing or chemical cleaner effectively removes these deposits.

The bottom line is, the durability and life span of your driveway is going to depend primarily on how it was installed. Properly installed asphalt and good quality products will ensure that your paved surface lasts for decades to come.

What is WMA? The acronym stands for warm mix asphalt, a comparatively new technology. WMA can be applied at reduced temperatures, which reduces fuel consumption and decreases the production of greenhouse gases, but the material has high adherence and is readily compacted.

If you've resurfaced your driveway only to have cracks resurface prematurely or if there are areas that have depressions or mounds that aren't smoothed out, you may want to consult with a professional regarding your options.

Although sealing your asphalt and other types of driveways can help you to keep them looking great for years to come, sealing them too quickly can be as bad as never sealing them. If you aren’t sure whether it’s too soon to seal your driveway, we may be able to help you make the determination.

One of the reasons why concrete makes an ideal parking lot surface is due to its rigidity. Concrete’s rigid characteristic help spread the load over the large area of the lot, minimizing the amount of the pressure on the subgrade.

When you’re the type of person who loves to entertain others at your house, you may discover that the small patio in the backyard simply isn’t enough to accommodate all your intended guests. Let’s talk about how long it would take to repave the area to better suit your needs.