Our client in Atlanta, Georgia was in need of paint lines to be removed from the parking lot. They found us through a Google search and review. They contacted us and we were able to come out shortly after. We needed to remove the lines, and we do so by shotblasting them away. Our work had completely taken the paint right off. Our client was impressed and said they were surprised by how neat the shotblasting was able to remove the lines. They also said that we are very reliable by arriving on-time and performing our work as well as promised.
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A parking lot is important for every business. This is where customers are able to park and enter your business. A business parking lot should look attractive and provide safety to their customers. When it is time to get the parking lot sealed, there are questions that should be asked to all contractors, including:
When is the best time of the year to seal my parking lot?
Will rain damage the sealer if it rains on a newly sealed parking lot?
How soon can the parking lot be driven on after the sealing has been applied?
How often should my parking lot be sealed?
What should be done to prepare my parking lot for the sealing?
Will the weather determine my sealing?
Can I seal my parking lot if it has a lot of cracks?
These seven questions are very important, and so are the answers. The best time of the year to seal a parking lot is anytime from April through the end of October. The temperature should be over 15 degrees Celsius so the sealing process is able to cure accurately. When the temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius, then the sealing simply will not cure. The rain has a big effect on sealing a parking lot. If it has rained the night before you are scheduled to seal the parking lot, the appointment may have to be rescheduled. Rain can affect the sealing, as it does not allow the sealant to dry appropriately. The sealant should be on at least six to eight hours before the rain hits it.
It generally takes 24 hours after the sealant is applied before one can drive on the parking lot, but all parking lots and conditions are different and your contractor will discuss the correct driving time for your parking lot. If your lot has an abundance of cracks, then the cracks will have to be repaired before the sealant can be applied, because sealant is not considered a repair project for cracks.
To prepare for the sealing process on your parking lot, you should remember not to wash your parking area with a lot of water. The parking lot has to be free of any water and moisture. Your contractor will fully prepare the parking lot for the sealing process.
Asking questions will assist you in determining the right contractor to hire. An honest contractor will encourage you to ask as many questions as you wish.
We were called out to a service job in Douglasville, Georgia to re-stripe a parking lot. They contacted us after a Google search. We were able to come out and make the lines much more visible. When we were done, out clients said they were impressed with our prompt arrival. They also said the parking lot, “looks fantastic!” We strive to please our customers, and love when they are happy with our services. Check out our pictures below!
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Our customer in Waycross, Georgia, was needing their parking lot to be blacktopped, sealed and striped. Our client found us after a Google search and they knew we could do the job right. Our client commented that our crew was very professional and were able to make the parking lot look like brand new!
Wildcat Striping, Sealing and Paving can handle any size job! It is our goal to be the one place to go for all of your parking lot and asphalt needs. We offer free estimates and guarantee our work. To learn more about the services that Wildcat Striping, Sealing and Paving offers, click here!
Knowing how many cars your parking lot can hold may help determine how much sales your business can expect to have. Businesses want to make sure they have enough parking spaces to accommodate their customers. If the parking lot is full, then customers will go to another establishment rather than wait for a parking spot.
How can you find out how many cars your parking lot can hold? The size of the car does not matter, as parking spaces are all the same size. The parking spaces are measured in two different ways. One ways is to compare the square feet of the floor space of your business, then have the parking spaces three times that size, or a 3: 1 ratio. The second way is to have 300 square foot of parking spaces for each 1,000 square foot of space in your business. For example, if your business has 20, 000 square foot, then you have 175 parking spaces.
To know the exact numbers of parking spaces for cars that your parking lot can hold is to hire a contractor who will measure the parking lot, then add the appropriate amount of space for each parking space. You will also have to consider having plenty of room for walking, carts, and lighting. This will take away from any parking. Each parking space will be lined out to the correct width and length. The contractor will know exactly how many cars will be able to park in your parking lot.
Having your parking spaces striped will not only make the parking lot look better, but will keep each car parking in their own parking space. This eliminates the problem of cars parking anywhere they choose to park. The stripes will also keep cars safer along with providing that limit for other drivers. When your parking stripes start to fade, then it is recommended to have the stripes redone. There is nothing worse than a parking lot not being maintained, as customers may feel that the owner doesn’t care about the customers’ vehicles or their business.
There are several ways to find out how many cars can be parked in your parking lot. Having your contractor do this for you will provide you with an exact number of cars that you can expect to park in your parking lot.
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There are many factors that can cause a crack in a parking lot. One of the most common reasons that a parking lot will get a crack is due to the sun. The sun can be very hard on parking lots, as it causes the asphalt to dry out. This dryness, along with chemicals, oil, and dirt will deteriorate the asphalt’s surface. The UV sun rays are constantly shining down on the asphalt and it can no longer expand, so it cracks instead. When the crack starts it will allow water to get into the base of the pavement, and as it gets into the pavement it will erode and possibly collapse if the parking lot is not being taken care of.
Heavy traffic on a parking lot can cause also cause the asphalt to crack. Many businesses complain that semi-trucks cause cracks in their parking lot. When the semi-truck pulls up to deliver products, they have to drive across the parking lot. A semi-truck can wear over 80,000 pounds, which is a lot of weight for any parking lot.
If the asphalt has been improperly applied, then it can create cracks. Asphalt that is too thick or too thin will cause cracks to form. The asphalt has to be applied correctly to prevent cracks from forming quickly. The weather can always contribute to the cracks, but if cracks form right after the asphalt has been laid, this means that the asphalt was not put down properly.
Tree roots can cause cracks in asphalt too. Tree roots grow under the asphalt, and as the tree root grows and expands, the asphalt will crack and even buckle up. The only way to prevent this from happening is to remove the tree before laying the asphalt or not to plant any trees near the parking lot before you have the asphalt applied.
When you see a crack forming in your parking lot, you should have it repaired immediately. Leaving the crack will only cause extensive damage to the parking lot, which will cost more money to repair the parking lot. Always keep an eye on your parking lot by walking through it at least once a week to make sure there are no small cracks. By doing this, you will prevent costly repairs later on down the road.
Our customer in Cedartown, Georgia, called to have their parking lot sealed and striped. The old paint was dull and worn down. This customer was able to find us through a Yahoo search and gave us a call. We were prompt coming out there and our service was efficient! The final product looked great! The stripes were much brighter than before, making it look more polished.
By sealcoating your parking lot, you’re preventing the oxidation and erosion of the top layer of asphalt. It also prevents liquids from ruining your asphalt. By using high-quality paint, like what we use here at Wildcat Striping, Sealing and Paving, it ensures a much longer life expectancy. Your customers will appreciate the bright lines! To learn more about our Georgia’s #1 striping and sealing company, click here!
We all park in a parking lot at least once each week. We use parking lots for work, hospitals, carpooling, shopping, and so many other places. Who would have thought that parking lots have signage requirements? Every parking lot in the United States has a requirement, but what are they?
All signs are required to have line-spacing between two different messages, as this will show an end to one message. The text should not run to the edge of the sign. There needs to always be a space and margin on the sign. If there is more than one line of message on the sign, then the most important message should be the top first line.
The text on the sign should never be smaller than three inches in capital letters. This is so that a moving vehicle can read the sign with ease. If the text is to be read by pedestrians, then it should be at least one and a half inches in capital lettering height. The text on the sign should be familiar to see and understand. Using the same lettering that is on the highway signs is recommended. The sign messages should be at least 24 inches above grade, the perfect size for reading. You can select any background color, but one that matches the building or business is recommended.
Having handicap parking is mandatory for all parking lots. The handicap parking must be close to the building or business and accessible with ease. The sign should be in front of the parking and where it is easy to see. The parking space should be at least 60 inches wide, which allows enough space to allow a wheelchair to enter or exit the car with ease.
There are many different signs that can be used on parking lots. The signs can be any color, except for the handicap or speed limit sign. These are the same for all parking lots. They are well recognized and can be seen with ease.
If you are wanting to add signage to your parking lots and confused on where and what kind to use, then you can contact your local government office for any questions. The local office will be able to give you the information needed on signage for your property.
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Our customer from Atlanta was in need of a new black top/ sealing a striping service to preserve their parking lot and refreshen the lines. After our customer had found us through Google, they gave us a call for an estimate and appointment. Our knowledgeable staff were sure to please left our customers very happy! They felt we did a great job and said they would definitely recommend us to others!
Call our office today and one of our experienced and friendly experts will come out to your property to discuss how we can extend the life of your surface and give you the function and design that works for you!
