Going Green from Roofing to Paving in Rhode Island

  The asphalt plants are set to open next week here in Rhode Island.  Spring has sprung, and we are out bidding on commercial paving, from entire roads from building developers, to curb and parking lot repairs for Walgreen's Pharmacy.  There is a tremendous amount of asphalt repair needed throughout the North East.

  Our Company, Pro Paving is more than just a paving and driveway contractor in Providence.  We offer a variety of services, from property maintenance and preservation, to snow plowing in the winter, and commercial landscaping from Boston to Stonington Connecticut.  Additionally we offer building repair, including flat roof repair and restoration.

  As we have broadened our horizons with these comprehensive property services we have also broadened our horizons in terms of "going green."  One of our most recent repairs was an asphalt roof replacement in Providence Rhode Island.  The roof was for a small commercial client of ours, less than 10,000 square feet if asphalt shingles to be removed and then installed to IBC standards.
  Bidding on this job was tight.  We consulted a Roofing Contractor in Connecticut whom acts as a vendor for us.  To cut cost on the job, his suggestion was to recycle the shingles instead of bringing them to the dump.  He explained the cost savings as this.  100 square roof with 2 layers is actually 200 square of materials.  Materials weigh 240 pounds per square.  We would be paying to throw away 48,000 pounds, or roughly 24 tons.  We would be stuck getting 3, 30 yard dumpsters.  Cost is $195.00 per dumpster plus $100 per ton.   Waste removal would run us $2,985.00 plus tax.  He then ran the numbers on having the shingles recycled and turned into asphalt for paving.  He was able to secure recycling for $22.00 per yard.  We figured that we would have 90 yards of shingles, total cost, $1,980.00.  Since we were able to use our 12 wheeler dump truck and do it in 3 loads we added another $100 for diesel fuel.  We save almost $1,000.00 by going green!
  So in 2 weeks when we go to get asphalt for a parking lot and we go pay at the counter we will hear how asphalt is tied to oil prices, and its like everything else, the price is going up, we will just chuckle, and hope that they sorted out the nails from the shingles that we dropped off at the recycling plant.

This guest post was provided by GAF Certified Contractor Marcus Bernice Keilch(marcuskeilch@gmail.com.com) of Marcus Anthony Construction LLC-Roofers Glastonbury CT.

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Commercial Snow Plowing Services in Rhode Island

Are you looking for a properly licensed and insured Rhode Island Commercial Snow Plowing Contractor? Look no further, we are all that, and more.

Our snow plowing services include parking lot maintenance, for those large facilities, such as retail, who need constant attention throughout the snow storm, so that they can serve their customers safely. We also offer seasonal contracts, no matter how many storms, no matter how many feet, you contract is divided up over either 6 or 9 monthly payments, to spread the burden out. We also offer snow plowing and removal by the inch, and also on an emergency basis. When the snow gets piled up high, we have the equipment for off site snow removal in Rhode Island, as well as for our clients in Worcester, Boston, and Hartford. Please contact us at 401-623-7313 for Snow Plowing Sevices in Rhode Island in the following towns and surrounding areas. Providence, Warwick, Cranston. Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, North Providence West Warwick. Newport. Bristol. Central Falls, Westerly, Barrington, Newport East , Valley Falls, Greenville, Wakefield-Peacedale, Cumberland Hill, Tiverton, Barrington, Ashaway, Kingston, Narragansett, Westerly, Cranston, Newport East, Warwick , East Providence, Bristol For Commercial Snow Plowing in Connecticut for the following towns please call 860-942-3555 Ashford, Ballouville, Brooklyn, Canterbury, Chaplin, Danielson, Dayville, East Brooklyn, East Killingly, East Putnam, Eastford, Fabyan, Grosvenor Dale, Hampton, Killingly, Moosup, North Grosvenor Dale, Oneco, Plainfield, Pomfret, Putnam, Putnam Heights, Quinebaug, Rogers, Scotland, South Killingly, South Windham, South Woodstock, Staffordville, Sterling, Thompson, Wauregan, Willimantic, Windham, Woodstock

Commercial Snow Plowing Services in Providence Rhode Island

Pro Paving is licensed and insured to offer you Commercial and Industrial Snow Plowing, Snow Removal, Ice Melt Products, Salt, Sand, Hauling, Stacking. No matter what Old Man Winter brings or size of your job, we have the equipment and experienced manpower available around-the-clock to meet your needs. Seasonal and per-inch contracts available.

How can we help YOU: With our Trucks, Bobcats, Heavy Equipment, ToolCat, Loaders, Backhoe Equipment, Safe Ice Melt Products and personnel you will experience the best in snow removal. You will no longer have to worry if the job is done or when it may be done. In addition to Commercial Snow Plowing in Providence we also offer snow removal services in Adamsville Albion Ashaway Barrington Block Island Bonnet Shores Bradford Bristol Burrillville Carolina Central Falls Charlestown Chepachet Clayville Coventry Cranston Cumberland Darlington East Greenwich East Providence Esmond Exeter Fiskeville Forestdale Foster Glendale Greene Greenville Harmony Harrisville Hope Hope Valley Hopkinton Jamestown Johnston Kenyon Kingston Lincoln Little Compton Manville Mapleville Matunuck Middletown Narragansett Newport North Kingstown North Providence North Scituate North Smithfield Oakland Oviedo Pascoag Pawtucket Peace Dale Portsmith Portsmouth Providence Prudence Island Richmond Riverside Rockville Rumford Saunderstown Scituate Seekonk Shannock Slatersville Slocum Smithfield South Kingstown Tiverton Wakefield Warren Warwick Warwick, West Greenwich West Kingston West Warwick Westerly Wickford Wood River Junction Woonsocket Wyoming

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Snow Removal and Plowing in Providence Rhode Island

Pro Paving is your one stop shop for commercial snow plowing and snow removal any where in Rhode Island, from Providence to Coventry, and all other towns.
  We serve small to large commercial and industrial clients, ranging from Target and BJS, to Walgreens.
Our services include pre and post treatment, off site snow removal and hauling, to basic plowing.  Please feel free to contact us at 401 623 7313
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Asphalt Paving in RI

Asphalt Driveway Maintenance

You’ve heard that all roads lead to Rome, right? But in reality, all roads lead to your home. And the most common material used to pave those roads and driveways is asphalt. Whether you have asphalt paving in Rhode Island or in Rome, with the right maintenance schedule, an asphalt driveway can last over 25 years. Use this guide to asphalt maintenance and repair and extend the lifespan of your asphalt drive.

Walking the Walk

To keep asphalt costs to a minimum, maintenance begins with a daily checkup. Every day you use your driveway—like walking to the mailbox—do a visual inspection of the asphalt. Look for cracks, brittle edges, loose pieces or bits of gravel. These are all signs that your pavement needs to be repaired.

Cracks and Loose Edges

Cracks can be repaired several different ways. Smaller cracks can be repaired using a basic emulsified asphalt caulk. This material is sold in most home improvement centers and hardware stores. Larger cracks may need to be cut out of the asphalt using an asphalt cutting blade and saw. The debris is then removed from the cutout and backfilled with asphalt and then pounded tight with a hand tamper. Multiple cracks may need professional help.

Loose edges should be cut out. At least a two foot wide area should be removed. Remove the aggregate and then tamp tight. Replace and compact with new aggregate. Hot asphalt can then be placed into the cutout and tamped level. A minimum of three inches of asphalt needs to be in place to prevent problems in the future.

Applying Sealcoat

Sealcoat is a cost effective way to resurface damaged or worn out asphalt. Black topping or sealcoating rejuvenates old asphalt with a coat of material that softens hardening asphalt to prevent cracking and breaking. Sealcoating reconnects and bonds brittle asphalt and crumbling edges. Because sealcoating is such a big job, it’s in your best interests to hire a professional asphalt company to do the work. Sealcoating should be done every two-three years to extend the life of your asphalt driveway.

Slurry Sealing

Slurry sealing is like applying a fresh coat of asphalt over your old driveway, without tearing it up and starting from scratch. An asphalt company first applies a tack coat of wet asphalt. They then use a fine mix of aggregates and asphalt emissions to apply a thin layer over your cracked and peeling asphalt driveway. Once rolled flat, it can extend the lifespan of your asphalt driveway for years to come.

Commercial snow removal and plowing in Rhode Island

Pro Paving is Rhode Islands choice for commercial and industrial snow plowing and removal.  We serve many large commercial clients, from BJs to Walgreens, to Target and Cumberland Farms.  We have an extensive network of snow plowing and removal experts, there is a 100% chance that we offer our services in your area.
Please call us today for a free estimate.

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