The PavementPros Journal

Striping, sealcoat & lot upkeep.

Maintenance guides, cost breakdowns, and property-manager playbooks from the crew keeping Indianapolis parking lots striped, sealed, and safe.

Wide comparison: rutted asphalt apron vs new reinforced concrete pad with broom finish, sawcuts, armored edge, bollards, warm light
Planning

Concrete Dumpster Pads: Why Asphalt Fails There First

Asphalt might seem cheaper, but dumpster truck wheel loads and Indianapolis freeze-thaw cycles will destroy it. Here's why concrete is the only smart choice for dumpster pad installation.

Wide shot of a small lot showing dry permeable asphalt after rain, curb, and suburban Indiana background in warm golden hour.
Comparison

Permeable Pavement for Indiana Commercial Sites

Porous asphalt for Indianapolis commercial properties: how it handles Midwest storms, clay soils, and winter plowing—and whether it's right for your parking lot.

Cutaway pavement diorama showing asphalt, compacted INDOT #53 base, geotextile, and clay subgrade in warm daylight.
Planning

The Stone Base Under Your Lot Decides How Long It Lasts

Most parking lot failures start underground. Here’s how the right aggregate base—stuff like INDOT #53 stone, compacted right—keeps your Indianapolis lot from turning into a pothole farm.

Aerial golden-hour strip mall lot showing distinct pavement zones, exposed INDOT #53 base, milled seam, drainage, and staged paving.
Planning

How Thick Should a Commercial Parking Lot Be?

If you manage a commercial property in Indianapolis, getting the asphalt thickness right is the difference between a 20-year lot and a costly failure. Learn the layers and local rules that keep your pavement solid.