So Much More than a Paving Company
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Rabine Paving Mid-Atlantic sets the standard in parking lot services for quality, innovation engineering, maintenance, and construction. Our team of engineers and project managers apply their expertise in materials, pavement design, paving techniques, and construction management in every aspect of our services. Rabine has been recognized in the list of top 50 Pavement Maintenance and Reconstruction contractors due to our leadership and reputation in parking lot services and pavement trends. We are also known for our emphasis on innovative engineering techniques: Our civil engineers and consultants—specialists in pavement science—inspect each project and conduct pavement analysis to ensure a long-term solutions.
Customization is crucial when designing a parking lot because every parking lot is different. Rabine Paving Mid-Atlantic develops customized solutions to address complex pavement issues. Our team of pavement specific engineers and field experts focus on practical blueprints, quality construction, material, optimal maintenance, and pavement rehabilitation. To have proper pavement design, you need to consider traffic, weight, curb appeal, pitch, and climate. Items such as oversized vehicle traffic, the soil beneath, pitch of the pavement, oxidation and freeze/thaw can drastically affect pavement service life and will determine overall pavement build and maintenance. This is why foundation is key when it comes to making your pavement last.
Maintaining your pavement will maximize the lifespan of your asphalt. When building a roadway or parking lot, consider the strength of existing soils, compaction, proper drainage and adequate thickness of the road base and asphalt. Performing the correct maintenance at the right time will also save you money by reducing the frequency that resurfacing, or replacement is needed. Maintenance includes patching, crack filling, seal coating, and more. Asphalt resurfacing is a common way of restoring your asphalt pavement to like-new condition. Resurfacing is commonly referred to as an overlay. Our team will identify why pavements are experiencing failure and develop long-term solutions.
Concrete has many benefits over conventional asphalt pavements. Concrete is more durable, long-lasting, 100% recyclable and usually requires less maintenance. Rabine is able to perform any size concrete project; from large scale parking lots to small scale sidewalks, pads and ramps. Though typically initially more expensive than asphalt, concrete is often more competitive when factoring in maintenance and its extended lifespan.
Striping and marking are the final details of any pavement project. Newly striped pavement can transform the look of a parking lot and improve traffic flow. Marking, striping, and signage need regular maintenance. Pavement markings include stripes, handicap symbols, arrows, curb paint, stop signs, etc.
Site excavation is done when asphalt and/or subbase must be removed to ensure a smooth, uniform surface that allows proper drainage for the new pavement. Excavation is often recommended when serious issues are identified. Dirt, clay, and aggregate excavation on small sites can be done using picks, shovels and wheelbarrows. Larger scale excavation projects will require bulldozers and backhoes.
Proper drainage of storm water is crucial for safety and maintenance of any parking lot. Sitting water that infiltrates a paved surface and then freezes/expands exacerbates the degradation of any pavement. Parking lot slopes and drainage systems are meant to efficiently move rainwater off surfaces to locations that do not disturb the surrounding environment. Pipes, retention ponds, detention basins, flumes, catch basins, and drain pans are all examples of ways to route water to intended locations.
Rabine develops scopes, assessments, and budgets to help you manage your parking lot and makes repair and maintenance recommendations based on each customers individual needs. We can create digital maps of your parking lot with scope plans, historical repairs, recommendations, and more. Rabine Paving Mid-Atlantic works closely with property managers of a single location or multiple locations. Rabine Paving Mid-Atlantic works with a professional team to assess your property; using data capture, digital mapping, predictions, budgeting, reporting and consulting.
Resurfacing (also commonly referred to as an overlay) is the process in which a new layer of asphalt (typically 1.5″ – 2.0″) is installed over the existing pavement. Asphalt resurfacing is a common, cost-effective process of restoring your asphalt pavement to like-new condition. This process is typically performed after the top layer of existing pavement has been ground down. Resurfacing is best performed on parking lots that have been maintained properly over the years and still have a stable sub-base. If large areas of fatigue cracking (or alligator cracking) exist, there may be the need to perform full depth patching of these areas prior to an overlay taking place. In general, an asphalt overlay is only as good as the base that it is being installed over.
If you have heavily fatigued or pot-holed areas of your pavement, a full depth patch of the existing pavement may be required. Colder weather inevitably creates an abundance of potholes every year. Potholes occur when moisture seeps into cracks, then the moisture freezes, causing it to expand and break. When the weather warms up, the moisture thaws and leaves the pavement damaged. Whether being performed in conjunction with a resurfacing or just to repair areas of need, sometimes a full depth patching is the only way to properly repair areas in a pavement that are experiencing cracking. Recognizing these areas is easy but determining why the pavement is failing is not. Our experienced civil engineers will help identify the root cause of the failure and develop a solution to resolve the issue and prevent the pavement from failing in the future.
Whether there is an issue with the sub-grade, issues with groundwater, or if the lot is under-designed for the traffic flow, this deterioration can become too much to manage and the only solution is complete pavement replacement. This typically occurs when a pavement is neglected, and proper maintenance is ignored but, in some situations, the underlying problem could be much larger. In situations like these, it is important to choose a partner who understands the large investment being made and is going help develop a plan to keep your pavement ideal for the next 30 years.
There are many ways to optimize sustainability on paved surfaces. Products such as porous pavements, concrete, and recycled asphalts are better for the environment. These options ensure proper drainage into the soil, minimizing pollution, and reduce the carbon footprint.
Your parking lot is the first thing your customers see. If you are looking for a company that specializes in full property management services, look no further. We have an outstanding safety record with decades of experience. From our excellent history in client support and construction, to our innovative technologies, Rabine is the one-stop full-service solution you’ve been looking for.
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