ASPHALT FROST HEAVE- DEFINITION, CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND FIXING THE PROBLEM What Is It? Frost heaving is a very common winter problem that is currently widespread throughout Westchester/Putnam Counties. It occurs when the freezing and thawing effects of frost result in the formation of ice pockets underneath the asphalt in the sub-base. As the ice […]
Stone Pavers can add a splash of rusticity to the exterior of your home. They come in a wide variety of designs that will suit any home’s look and style. They are also remarkably durable, can withstand extreme weather conditions, are resistant to cracking/physical damage from falling/moving objects, and most are fairly stain resistant to […]
What Is An Apron? The Apron of your driveway is where the driveway meets the street pavement. There are several ways that you can transform that plain patch of asphalt by removing the section of driveway that meets the street curb with a more modern, classic look. Aprons are a driveway feature often installed to […]
Fall Paving Northern Construction resurfaced several main roads in Somers New York.
Northern Construction was hired to pave the lower transportation bus lot at John Jay High School in Cross River New York.
Spring is the time of new beginnings, and homeowners in the northeast will soon begin the process of spring cleaning and getting their homes ready for warm weather. Spring is here and as the weather warms up, you’ll begin noticing the damages left behind on your asphalt driveway from the relentless cold. Spring is the perfect […]
Things To Consider Before Selling Your Home So you’re ready to sell your home. Most homeowners want to get the most money for what their home is worth, and there are many factors that contribute to your home’s market value. One of those factors is curb appeal. Now you may be asking yourself what exactly […]
With the upcoming winter arriving shortly, homeowners in Westchester County are preparing to stock up on rock salt and de-icers. Unfortunately, many homeowners are unaware of the damages that salt and de-icers can cause to interlocking pavers. The Northern Construction team is here to inform you about the damages de-icers can cause to your stone […]
Water Pooling In Your Driveway? This can happen for a number of reasons, and unfortunately one of the common causes is from the asphalt not being pitched properly. When there’s a low spot in your driveway, water will always travel to that low spot before it can pour off the surface of the pavement. Enough […]
What Is Asphalt? Asphalt is known as bitumen. It’s a sticky, black viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum and its primary use today is for road construction. Its function is to serve as a glue or binder mixed with aggregate particles to create asphaltic concrete. There are natural asphalt deposits that do occur in certain […]