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The Hidden Dangers of Damaged Asphalt on Your Car
As a business owner, maintaining your commercial property is crucial for the overall success and satisfaction of your customers. This includes regular upkeep and repairs to your parking lot, specifically when it comes to damaged asphalt. Not only does damaged, old, and crumbling asphalt make your property look unappealing, but ...

Crack Filling: Why It’s Essential for Your Asphalt
Cracks in asphalt can be detrimental to the longevity of your asphalt surface. These cracks are caused by temperature changes, water accumulation and weight from vehicles driving over it. While some areas may experience more severe cracking than others, no one is immune to this problem. Without proper crack filling, ...

How Buffalo Weather Affects your Asphalt
Asphalt is a popular material for driveways and commercial lots alike. But in Buffalo, New York, the constant changing weather between hot summers and cold winters can wreak havoc on your asphalt. So it’s important to understand how these weather changes affect your asphalt so you can take steps to ...

Asphalt Striping for Appeal
Baughman Magic Seal's Striping provides an excellent solution for business owners who want to improve the curb appeal of their property. Not only does proper striping of your parking lot add a professional look, but it also serves a safety purpose by providing traffic flow guidance. It helps direct vehicles ...

How to Maintain Asphalt in Winter: Causes of Damage and How Magic Seal Can Help
Asphalt is one of the most popular materials for driveways and parking lots because it is durable, easy to maintain, and looks great. However, asphalt can be damaged in winter weather if not properly maintained. Let Baughman Magic Seal protect and maintain your asphalt during the winter season. Causes of ...

The Importance of Parking Spot Size and Stripe Types
Having a well-marked parking lot is appealing to look it, but also ensures proper functionality and improves safety. Striping not only defines individual spaces, it sections off handicap parking, curbs, no-park or fire lanes for emergency services, crosswalks, loading zones, and more. Re-striping your parking lot and keeping those lines ...
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Spring Cleaning your Driveway
Spring cleaning gives you the perfect opportunity to make your driveway shine, especially after the winter season. Here are some tips for cleaning your driveway this spring: Remove any debris: Remove any debris like sticks and leaves that have accumulated over time. Using a broom or leaf blower can help ...

Eco-Friendly Driveway Solutions to Consider This March
March is a season of change and renewal. If you’re considering making changes to your driveway, March is the perfect time to do it and why not make it eco-friendly? Here are some eco-friendly things you can implement in your driveway: Green Driveways: Green driveways are typically a combination of ...

The Cost of a New Driveway: What to Expect
If you’re planning to upgrade or replace your driveway, one of the questions you’ll ask yourself is, “How much will this cost?” The answer can depend on several factors: Labor Costs: Labor can account for 50% or more of your total expenses. Rates can differ depending on where you live ...

The Benefits of Asphalt Sealcoating. Baughman Magic Seal Does It Right!
Your driveway takes a beating every day. Between heavy loads, weather exposure, and the wear-and-tear of daily life, asphalt can crack, fade, and weaken over time. That’s where asphalt sealcoating comes in—it’s a simple yet powerful way to extend the life of your driveway while keeping it looking smooth and ...

How To Make Your Driveway Kid-Friendly
The driveway is more than just a place for cars to park, it’s a space for kids to play. Here’s how you can make your driveway kid-friendly: Maintain Your Driveway For Safety: It’s important to maintain your driveway to keep it safe for people. For example, it’s important to fill ...

The Role of Driveways in Smart Home Integration
Driveways don’t only act as a place to park your vehicles, but also serve as an entry point to your home. With the rise of smart home technology, driveways are becoming an integral part of a connected lifestyle. Here’s the role they play: Driveway Sensors for Monitoring and Alerts: Driveway ...