Asphalt is an extremely valuable resource for roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and other paving projects. Of the 2.27 million miles of paved roads in the U.S., 94% are surfaced with asphalt.

The reasons asphalt is so popular? It’s durable, easy to use, flexible, and versatile. Not only is it useful, it is also recyclable, making it more eco-friendly than alternative materials. Although asphalt provides many benefits, there are still many myths that surround asphalt.

Curcio Enterprises debunks six of the most popular asphalt myths:

If you were to ask us what we feel the most important element of a parking lot project is, we’d answer with safety. Safety is paramount for business owners and parking lot managers who want repeat business and more importantly, a great customer experience for their patrons – both drivers and pedestrians.

If you see your business’s patrons rushing in and out of your parking lot – either in their cars or on foot – you might want to take a second look as to what you can do to optimize their parking lot experience.

Curcio Enterprises, Inc. recommends implementing one or more of the following measures to create a better experience for your visitors:

First impressions are critical when it comes to a first date. After all, you want to put your best foot forward. The same goes for parking lots – they are the first thing patrons see when arriving at your establishment.

Access to a functional and safe parking lot is an essential need for commercial America. It takes a lot more than throwing asphalt down and painting lines on it. Parking lots take planning and need to include more than just parking spaces.

We don’t know anyone that doesn’t like spending as little as possible for the things we need. But when it comes to your parking lots and garages, maintenance is not something to scrimp on.

Parking lots – especially those comprised of asphalt – regularly weather the elements, car and foot traffic, and other factors that cause damage. When parking areas become too run-down to be used efficiently, you know it’s time for a repaving job. Not to mention, having a clean, pristine-looking parking lot will tell your patrons that you care as much about your business’s appearance and safety as you do about its services.

Before you pour money into a repaving project, it’s important to do your research on what to expect out of the process. Curcio Enterprises, Inc. offers the following considerations:

Managing a parking lot is an important but stressful task. When it comes to mall parking, the tenants put their trust in those who manage their parking areas and expect them to get regular maintenance.

The most effective way to address parking lot maintenance issues is to be aware of current parking lot flaws. In this blog, Curcio Enterprises, Inc. will highlight some key parking lot needs to ensure a smooth driving experience.

Despite rising oil prices and their effect on the price of asphalt, it’s still the most common option for parking lot paving. While it may enjoy a shorter lifespan, paving a parking lot with asphalt is nearly always cheaper than using concrete.

If you’ve chosen to use asphalt for your parking lot, you should know that the way you maintain it can determine whether you’ll have to replace it in 10 years or if you’ll be able to keep it for closer to 30.

Curcio Enterprises, Inc. offers the following advice when it comes to maintaining your asphalt parking lot and running a more cost-effective business:

Who doesn’t love summer? For most of us, it means that school’s out, the beach waters beckon, and we can look forward to our long-awaited summer vacation plans.

But if you own or operate a business with a parking lot, you’ll know that summer can pose a variety of challenges to it, including heat damage. Even if you missed spring cleaning season, you can still resolve to make your parking lot look pristine as the summer heat rolls in. Curcio Enterprises recommends 5 areas of your parking lot that you can improve:

Although driving in a parking lot may feel safer than being on the streets, research has shown that a significant amount of collisions occur in parking lots. According to the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), parking lot collisions make up as much as 20% of all accidents.

As always, you should follow safety precautions when driving in a parking lot, such as staying alert, following all posted speed limits and warnings, and wearing your seatbelt.

But the research is in with a new safety tip that you may not be aware of—backing into your parking space, rather than pulling in.

If you think about it, road signs are integral to keeping drivers alive. A traffic sign could mean the difference between a driver making that life-saving stop or possibly running into oncoming cars. Drivers have to making important decisions in a matter of seconds, which is why sign manufacturers create signage with the human psyche in mind.

This week, Curcio Enterprises, Inc. shares a few key areas where psychology is used in the creation of traffic signage: