Craving Shade?

If your yard devoid of shade? As affordable commercial contractors in Queens and surrounding areas, we can help you create a shady area with a canopy. And not only does a canopy provide shade, it also turns an empty area on your patio into a “place” to read, socialize, and dine. Another positive aspect of a canopy is that it is easy to take down when the outdoor season comes to an end.

First, pick up the following supplies: an inexpensive canvas drop cloth, a grommet hook, plastic tent pegs, a stout clothesline or venetian-blind cord, a wooden pole with a dowel pin (a bamboo pole with a dowel will also work well), and adjustable aluminum tent poles.

Then, you can either attach the canopy to a wall or fence or create a free-standing canopy using four poles. Either way, remember to cut openings to allow wind to circulate through the canopy, and when you’re not using the canopy, take it down so it won’t fade.

Enjoy your canopy and check back for more tips from A Real Advantage Construction in Staten Island, NY and surrounding areas.

Taking Care of Your Asphalt Driveway

At A Real Advantage Construction, we recommend you take care of your asphalt driveway to avoid excessive repairs. In a previous post, we focused on how to seal your driveway. This post covers some other asphalt driveway repair tips.

The first thing to remember is that your driveway will take up to 12 months to harden and cure after it is installed so it is important to "tread" carefully on your asphalt driveway Queens during this 12 month period. You should also remember that asphalt becomes soft in hot weather and is therefore more easy to damage during this time. A few tips to remember during the initial period is that you shouldn't park in same spot every time, before it is fully cured and when you are turning your wheels, keep the vehicle moving. Obviously, heavy objects such an RV can do damage over time. You can moderate this risk to your asphalt driveway Brooklyn by laying down some plywood or boards to park on. If you can keep heavy vehicles such as concrete an garbage trucks of the asphalt driveway Bronx, that is for the best.

Another thing to consider is the probability of puncturing the blacktop with sharp or jagged objects. So don't wear too many high heals while it's curing!

The edges of asphalt, even old asphalt driveways, tends to get ragged over time. You can minimize this problem by filling in around the edges with dirt or gravel. This also keeps water from eroding underneath the asphalt. You should also try to avoid driving off the edges.

Chemicals are another destroyer of asphalt. Gas, oil, grease and other car chemicals should be removed ASAP.

After about 6 months, your driveway will start to turn gray. After this time, you can seal your driveway to keep it looking nice and keep chemicals and wear from eroding your asphalt driveway New York.

Contact us at arealadvantageconstruction.com if need help making a repairs. Despite your efforts, it is natural that your asphalt driveway will erode over time.

The importance of Edging Your Driveway

At A Real Advantage Construction, we specialize in exterior repairs such as New York Driveway Repair and Installation. In addition to making your driveway look like new, we also suggest that you consider adding a edging to your asphalt driveways. An asphalt driveway often looks a little ragged around the edges, especially after a season's worth of snow, salt, and shoveling. You can improve the appearance of your asphalt driveway Bronx by edging it with stones. One type of driveway edging used frequently is Belgian Block stones, but you can also you artificial materials such as pavers Queens to create a similar effect. Adding a row of blocks to each side will improve the overall curb appeal as well. Installing the blocks is quick and affordable. Installing the blocks requires just a few basic tools and a rented saw for cutting through the asphalt. Call us at A Real Advantage Construction if you would like some help with your paver installation Brooklyn.