Baseball Fever! DRYCO at AT&T Park

Baseball season is upon us and the home opener is just weeks away, so get ready to cheer on the WORLD SERIES CHAMPION San Francisco Giants! When the Giants are in a pinch, they call on DRYCO Construction for relief. Recently, DRYCO completed a job expanding seating and reconfiguring a path of travel for those with disabilities.

It was a home-run.

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In addition, DRYCO has worked at AT&T Park over the years installing fencing, gates, the right field archways, and pouring concrete to upgrade the batting cages.

We are not done yet! DRYCO will be at AT&T Park on March 23rd to sealcoat and stripe the player’s parking lot, and look forward to continuing a great relationship in the years to come. After a fantastic 2012 season that culminated in winning the World Series, we wish the best of luck to the Giants on a successful 2013 campaign.

If you have a need for concrete, fencing, or parking lot repairs,
just give DRYCO a call at 510-438-6500!

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Spray On Seal Coat

The Two Golden Rules When Seal Coating
There are two rules to follow when you seal coat your asphalt. Always request two seal coats, and insist that the second coat is sprayed on, not squeegeed.

So Why Two Coats?
You get more for your buck… literally.  The main cost of a seal coat isn’t the material but rather the mobilization and cleaning required to coat your asphalt. And by cleaning your asphalt it needs to be clean and spotless. The “just wiped off on your pants and it’s clean” won’t cut it here. It needs to be “drop a piece of toast jam side down on the asphalt and pick it up and eat it without even hesitating” clean…

So once the asphalt is cleaned, the crews are set, and the barricades are in place all the expensive parts of the project are done. Since everything is taken care of, the cost to add another seal coat is just pennies more per sq ft. Once you compare the total cost of the two you’ll see the price is not that much more. The benefit to the second seal coat is that the coat will last longer and provide a great finished look, as long as the second coat is sprayed…

Why Spray The Second Coat?
The spray on seal coat is the newest tool for a pavement maintenance contractor; however, not every contractor offers this option. Not because they don’t recommend it but because their equipment can’t spray it. A lot of the machines clog and break due to the sand and other aggregates that are in the sealer. However some contractors have been able to modify their equipment like DRYCO and can now spray on the second seal coat without altering the aggregates in the sealer. After talking to property managers and comparing a spray finish to a squeegee finish the consensus is the same, the spray on seal coat is the only way to finish off a tight parking lot.

Besides Cosmetics, What Else?
One of the biggest problems with a squeegee is controlling the application rate. Because you slide the blade over the asphalt your essentially wiping away the excess sealer, which is fine for the first coat because it very porous however once the surface becomes tight that sealer does not get absorbed as quickly. Think of it as using a squeegee on your windshield. You put down the soap and as you run the squeegee over the tight glass surface all the water comes running off. So when you try to squeegee on that second seal coat, the sealer is actually running off the asphalt. The spray on seal coat fixes this problem by allowing us to control the application rate. You paid for the entire seal coat, make sure it all ends up on your asphalt.

We just had an article published by APE regarding our equipment and how effective it is at spraying on a seal coat. Check it out !

Streak Marks Left From First Seal Coat (Click to Enlarge)

Flawless Spray On Second Seal Coat (Click to Enlarge)

Want to try using a spray on seal coat for your next project?
Give us a call! Or check out our website
 (510) 438-6500                      http://www.DRYCO.com

 

The PASER Rating System 1-10

DRYCO Construction uses the PASER System. The PASER System as mentioned in the post below allows our estimators to examine the asphalt and rate it on a scale ranging from 1 to 10. 1 consists of failed asphalt and 10 consists of new freshly paved asphalt. Those two levels are simple; however, it’s the stages in between that are tricky. To make it simple we just skip the odd numbers, and use 2, 4, 6, and 8. The goal of the PASER System is to allow a contractor to examine your property, identify the problems, and come up with a solution quickly.  Take a moment and look at the chart below to identify what stage your parking lot is in.

10) Excellent- New Asphalt. Let the Asphalt set. In about a year, or when the asphalt starts to lose its flexibility you will want to seal coat. If you seal any earlier you will be wasting money.

8) Very Good- Little or no maintenance required. This category includes roads which have been recently seal coated or overlaid with new cold mix. It also includes recently constructed or overlaid roads which may show longitudinal or transverse cracks. All cracks are tight or sealed.

6) GOOD- Consider preservative treatment. Asphalt is in sound structural condition but show definite signs of aging. Seal coating could extend its useful life. There may be slight surface raveling. Transverse cracks can be frequent, less than 10‘ apart. Cracks may be half an inch” and sealed or open. First signs of block cracking may be evident. May have slight or moderate bleeding or polishing. Patches are in good condition.

4) FAIR- Structural improvement required. Parking lot shows first signs of major failing and will need an overlay. It has very severe surface raveling which should no longer be sealed. First longitudinal cracking appears in the wheel path. Many transverse cracks and some may be raveling slightly. Over 50% of the surface may have block cracking. Patches are in fair condition. They may have rutting less than half a inch deep or slight distortion.

2) VERY POOR- Reconstruction required. Asphalt is severely deteriorated and needs reconstruction. Surface pulverization and additional base may be cost-effective. These parking lots might have more than 25% alligator cracking, severe distortion or rutting, as well as potholes or extensive patches in poor condition.

1) FAILED – Reconstruction required. Asphalt has failed, showing severe distress and extensive loss of surface integrity.

Need a professional’s opinion? Give us a call today
(510) 438-6500 or learn more about
Asphalt repair by clicking here 
Information provided by: Wisconsin Transportation Information Center

 

DRYCO Winter Pavement Maintenance Seminar- FULL

Registration for the DRYCO Winter Pavement Maintenance Seminar is FULL! If you were unable to register for this event, DRYCO will be holding our spring seminar on Friday, April 12. It is never to early to register and secure your spot! If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact
Aubrey at aubreyc@dryco.com or (510) 754-3921.

For more info click here

 

What is the PASER System?

Asphalt is very similar to a car, in order to keep it in good running condition you need to follow the provided maintenance plan.  Just like an oil change is needed every 3,000 – 5,000 miles a seal coat is needed every 3 to 5 years, as well as replacing your failed asphalt (remove and replace damaged sections). If you keep up with the maintenance plan the life of your asphalt will be dramatically extended.

So what happens when you need to repair your asphalt? You turn to the Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating System, or The PASER System.

The PASER System allows our estimators to go onsite and visually inspect the parking area. They look at the condition of the asphalt and examine different types of distress areas. They look for surface defects, surface deformation, cracks, patches and pot holes. The scope of work will depend on the severity of distress and your budget.

At DRYCO we implement the PASER System and use a scale from 1 to 10. 1 is when the asphalt has failed and 10 is  brand new. Those two levels are easy to identify however it’s the stages in between that are tricky. To make it simple we just skip the odd numbers, and use  2, 4, 6, and 8. The goal of the PASER System is to allow a contractor to examine your property, identify the problems, and come up with a solution quickly.  Take a moment and look at the chart below to identify what stage your parking lot is in, and what steps are recommended to fix it. More to come on this to come.

 

Have a Safe and Joyful Holiday this Thanksgiving

It’s time to pull out your pans, start stuffing that turkey, and begin mashing those potatoes. Remember gravy can fix even the driest of turkeys, and when all else fails you always have dessert!

 

Winter Paving Services

The cold has arrived and with it brings the end of the seal coat season. It’s time to reschedule that coat till next year, and begin planning your new projects on your surrounding hardscape. DRYCO offers a variety of in-house services during the winter months, such as ADA upgrades, asphalt patching, concrete flat work, and fencing (steel/chain link). No matter the customer or service, DRYCO completes the job on time, within budget, and is always curtious to your tenants and customers when on site.

“DRYCO and Tyson were terrific; We had three firms bid the work and Tyson’s bid was not just competitive, but organized and detailed. The DRYCO crew was quick, clean and very sensitive to the 77 homeowners who each have an opinion. I have had several homeowners reach out to tell me what a great job DRYCO did, and no complaints, that’s remarkable.” – Steve Chamberlin Brickyard Cove HOA

Be ahead of the eight ball and start planning your projects today. We can work in the cold; however the rain is a little bit trickier. Remember if the conditions are poor we will reschedule. DRYCO only provides quality craftsmanship and won’t settle for less. Give us a call to day (510) 438-6500. Read more…