• Parking lot striping is one of the simplest yet important services Rabine Paving provides. Clearly marked stalls, handicap spaces, and directional arrows are a critical element in maximizing parking lot space and smoothing the flow of lot traffic. Ensuring that the striping is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act also lowers owner liability.
• At Rabine Paving we begin by making sure that the surface on which the markings will be placed is free of moisture, dust and debris. The presence of any of these will cause the paint to lose its adhesive properties prematurely and flake. The paint is then applied with particular attention paid to both the thickness of the paint and the width of the stripe so that precise and uniform lines result. Rabine Paving utilizes airless striping equipment, providing crisp, clean edges on our lines and reducing waste and pollution from overspray.

• Rabine Paving uses both an oil-based paint and a water-based paint depending on the season. The water-based paint dries relatively quickly, usually within 5 to 10 minutes of application, while the oil-based paint takes around 15 to 20 minutes to dry. We can also add glass beads for reflective purposes if necessary.
  

• Speed Bumps -- Our seasoned paving professionals will help you determine how to use speed bumps to minimize accidents from speeding vehicles without designing controls that damage vehicles or become annoying nuisances, short lived or waste of materials.
• Parking Bumpers -- We have Two varieties of parking bumpers in the conventional concrete or in a new lightweight durable recycled rubber. We
  can install or replace the required bumpers used to control parking and prevent structure damage.
  

• Seal coating is designed to protect asphalt pavements from the damaging effects of the environment, including moisture and ultraviolet oxidation. Protecting pavement with seal coating has basically the same effect as using sun block on your skin or varnish on wood—it slows the destructive effects of our extreme southwestern climate. Seal coating also minimizes raveling (the loss of aggregate) and fills minor voids in the surface. Other benefits include creating a uniform color and appearance for all paved asphalt surfaces and increasing the visibility of curbing. Seal coating and re-striping of parking spaces and crosswalks improve traffic flow and enhance public safety.
• We use an asphalt-based material that provides superior protection from sun and weather damage. For additional application longevity, we recommend applying two coats of pavement sealer. Since the initial surface preparation and edge work make up the majority of the cost of the first application, adding a second layer is economical and increases overall durability.
• To reduce long-term maintenance expenses, industry experts recommend that pavement be seal coated every two to three years, depending on traffic and overall condition. Pavements that exhibit extensive cracking, base failure, or severe surface raveling will not significantly benefit from seal coating. Also, seal coat tends not to adhere well to areas saturated with oil, so such areas must be treated with an oil spot primer to aid adhesion. Sealer can be applied by either squeegee or spray methods. The spray method is recommended for smooth pavement, whereas rough, porous surfaces are better serviced by the squeegee method with its thicker application. Normal curing time is 24 hours for moderate temperature and humidity conditions.

• Rabine Paving uses the infrared process to achieve a seamless repair that blends beautifully with the existing pavement.
  With conventional sawcut and remove patching, cracks usually form where the hot asphalt was placed against the cold edge of the surrounding asphalt. Cracking does not occur with the infrared process because the edge of the repair area is thermally bonded with the existing asphalt. Without cold joints, there is no point of weakness!
• Infrared repairs are ideal for repairing settlement, cracks, bumps, low spots, potholes, utility cuts, seam bonding and manhole cover ramping.

Step by step process:

• Position infrared panel over area to be repaired.
• Wait approximately 10 minutes for pavement to become 280 degree hot mix again. Time varies by ambient temperature. Can be used in temperatures as cold as 10 degrees below zero. Our system emits true infrared rays, heating asphalt without burning or oxidizing.
• Rake area, apply rejuvenator to older asphalt and add asphalt if needed to bring asphalt to proper grade. The material is then blended together and luted for proper elevation.
• Compact the area with a vibratory compactor, compacting the edges first to pinch the seam. This creates a thermal bond with the existing pavement and eliminates any seams.
• Let restored area cool before opening up to traffic.
  
  

• Cracks in parking lots are not unusual. Unfortunately, neither is the eventual deterioration of the surface if those cracks are left unattended. Unsealed cracks allow water to enter and deteriorate the subgrade and eventually the surface, usually resulting in alligatoring, potholes, and the general demise of the pavement.
• Crack sealer is an elastic material designed to seal joints and cracks against this moisture infiltration into the subgrade. Subgrade moisture is one of the leading causes of pavement failure, so it is essential that asphalt cracking is attended to promptly in order to extend the life of the pavement and save money long-term. Typically, we recommend filling cracks and joints 1/4 inch or wide or greater.
• Rabine Paving uses a hot-applied, polymer-based material. Using a hot sealer is far superior to a cold-pour sealer. Cold-pour sealers, although marginally less expensive, do not adhere as well and tend to pop out of the crack with temperature changes. The crack is first cleaned using an air compressor with a hose and tube to blow out dust and debris with a high-pressure stream of air. Then, the crack sealer is either injected into the crack with a pressurized wand or poured in at a temperature of roughly 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme heat causes the sides of the asphalt in the crack to melt and form a much stronger bond with the crack sealer upon cooling. Due to its high elasticity, crack sealer will have the ability to expand and contract with the thermal movements of the crack. Also, because of its high melting point, it will not track or pick up with traffic.