Spring Clean Your Driveway

Spring has officially arrived so it’s time to get started on your spring cleaning! When you’re working through your tasks inside your home, it’s easy to forget the tasks that need to be completed outside. Of course the yard work comes to mind, but getting your driveway ready for the new season should also be a top priority.

Freeze-thaw cycles, rain, snow and daily traffic can all take their toll on a driveway. With a little hard work, you can prepare your asphalt driveway for sealing to protect it for the next season.

How to Clean Your Driveway

To clean an asphalt driveway, mix together detergent and water and use a push broom with a coarse, stiff bristle to scrub the driveway.

If you notice any oil stains, you can try to scrub them out with detergent or bleach, or with a commercial driveway cleaner. Before using a commercial driveway cleaner, try the following household cleaner:

• Using a stiff, long-handled brush, scrub the stain with a solution of tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) or phosphate-free substitute.
• After reading the instructions and precautions on the label thoroughly, scrub remaining spots with full-strength household bleach. Be sure to take proper safety precautions including wearing rubber gloves and safety goggles.
• Rinse your driveway thoroughly with a hose.

If you choose to buy a driveway cleaner, make sure you buy one that is made for asphalt. A driveway cleaner made for concrete can cause major damage to your driveway. Be sure to follow the instructions.

Inspect For Damage

Once you’ve finished cleaning the winter grime off your driveway, you can conduct a thorough inspection to locate any breakdowns in asphalt before it worsens. Look for surface cracks, divots or bubbling. Regularly inspecting your driveway for cracks and holes can extend its lifetime. Hairline cracks that go unrepaired can expand and turn into potholes or large areas of crumbling. Divots can lead to puddling of water in areas, also reducing the lifespan of your driveway, while bubbling indicates driveway deterioration.

If you notice any of these issues, contact us for maintenance options that will help you avoid expensive fixes.



With over 30 years of experience serving the Barrie and Simcoe area, Road Readie Paving has built a reputation second to none. We are committed to customer satisfaction through high quality workmanship at a competitive price. Contact us today for a free quote 705.719.0074.

Meeting With Homeowners at Barrie's Spring Home Show

Seasonal consumer / trade shows are a great way to meet with local suppliers and contractors all in one space. Road Readie Paving met with customers, homeowners, and other businesses at the recent Spring Home Show at Molson Centre in Barrie.

Barrie Molson Centre 

 555 Bayview Dr. Barrie 

Saturday, March 28 10am - 5pm 

 Sunday, March 29 10am - 4pm

Our crew was on hand to answer questions about driveway replacement, new paving projects and backyard landscaping work.

Large projects or small we have the expertise and equipment to get the job done right and on time. Homeowners know us for our asphalt paving services, but many are unaware that we also install landscaping pavers, interlock, stonework, and even concrete!

The Spring Home Show gave us an opportunity to present our full range of services to the community and speak with homeowners about their up-coming spring projects.






With over 30 years of experience serving the Barrie and Simcoe area, Road Readie Paving has built a reputation second to none. We are committed to customer satisfaction through high quality workmanship at a competitive price. Contact us today for a free quote 705.719.0074.

Top 7 Reasons Why You Should Pave with Asphalt

Asphalt is becoming one of the most common paving products in North America and it's easy to see why. It can be applied in both residential or commercial settings and has tons of great benefits.  Use asphalt pavement for your next project and take advantage of these amazing benefits:

1. Quiet. Asphalt pavement produces about 50% less noise than a concrete surface. Highway noise is greatly reduced when paved with asphalt, and in residential applications, asphalt pavement is so quiet that it reduces the need to build expensive sound absorbing walls.
   
   
2. Smooth. Smooth and flexible asphalt pavements can withstand use from heavy trucks and vehicles, greatly reducing initial and total costs in the road’s life cycle. Smoothness also contributes to a reduction in wear on vehicles.
   
   
3. Safe. Inclement weather can lead to slick roads and high risk of accidents. Asphalt helps disperse surface water, reducing blinding spray and decreasing risk of aquaplaning. In addition, asphalt can improve tire grip due to its drainage capability and precision in aggregate mix.
   
   
4. Sustainable. Asphalt is 100% recyclable and is North America’s most recycled material. Four out of every 5 tonnes of asphalt pavement that is removed is reused. It is easily recycled because it requires little energy to recapture raw materials.
   
   
5. Green. Not only is asphalt recyclable, its properties do not leach toxins. Drinking water reservoirs and landfills are both often lined with asphalt or asphalt cement.
   
   
6. Economical. Asphalt is easily accessible with an ample number of asphalt plants located in Toronto. There are numerous asphalt pavers throughout Ontario, allowing for a competitive bidding process that contributes to lower costs. In addition, asphalt maintenance is quick, cost-effective and less disruptive when compared to cement concrete pavements.
   
   
7. Quick. Paving with asphalt reduces time spent on road construction since it does not require long curing periods. This means fewer traffic disruptions and improved productivity.

Road Readie Paving is your local expert in asphalt paving. We've been working in Simcoe County for over 30 years and have experience in all kinds of paving projects, including industrial and commercial parking lots, road construction and maintenance.

No matter how big or how small your project is, we'd like to work with you and see that you are pleased with the quality of the completed job.  Contact us today for a free quote!


Source: Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association

With over 30 years of experience serving the Barrie and Simcoe area, Road Readie Paving has built a reputation second to none. If you are needing asphalt for you next construction project, call Road Readie Paving for a free quote. 705-719-0074

Everything You Need to Know About Potholes

Potholes can be frustrating, whether your a driver on the road or are maintaining your commercial property.   Learn the facts and fiction about potholes and what preventative measures you can take to extend the lifetime of your road or parking lot.

The Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association (OHMPA) released some interesting facts and fiction about potholes. You can check it out in full here or check out our summary of “Potholes 101" below.

Myth #1
There are no potholes in concrete pavement.

Fact
Concrete pavement develops cracks and surface spalls that cause distress to the slab and eventually form a hole. When the distress of the slab becomes too much, it requires replacement and typically causes full or partial lane closures for 5-7 days for slab removal and curing of the new slab to prevent cracking.

Myth #2
Potholes are caused by asphalt failures.

Fact
Many roads, including those in Toronto, have a concrete base with 80mm of asphalt overlay to improve ride comfort and skid resistance. The concrete is jointed at 3m intervals to control cracking of concrete. These joints cause cracking of the asphalt overlay within 1-2 years of placement. Without maintenance such as sealing, these cracks will form potholes at the reflection cracks in the asphalt overlay.

Myth #3
Potholes are caused by poor quality ingredients added into the asphalt and cement.

Fact
All asphalt cement used in Ontario meet the mandated standards that undergo constant review and development.


The three most important factors to consider when completing a new asphalt paving project are:

1. Build durable roads with adequate thickness and tight longitudinal joints.
2. Ensure there is adequate drainage to prevent excess water entering the pavement during freeze and thaw cycles. 
3. Maintain your road or parking lot by sealing cracks as soon as possible.

If roads are built with proper drainage and well maintained, they can last from 15-20 years!

Source: Ontario Hot Mix Producers Association

Contact us today for a free quote on your next commercial paving project!

With over 30 years of experience serving the Barrie and Simcoe area, Road Readie Paving has built a reputation second to none. We are committed to customer satisfaction through high quality workmanship at a competitive price. Contact us today for a free quote 705.719.0074.