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How Driveway and Parking Lot Cracks Become ADA Violations Faster Than You Think

Many business owners view cracks in driveways and parking lots as a cosmetic issue — something to “get to later” when budgets allow. But under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), even small pavement defects can quickly cross the line from minor maintenance to serious compliance violations. In reality, driveway and parking lot cracks are one of the fastest ways...
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Why Commercial Driveways Crack Faster Than Parking Lots

At first glance, a commercial driveway and a parking lot may look like they’re built from the same asphalt. But in practice, commercial driveways fail faster—and for very different reasons. Property owners are often surprised to see cracks forming at entrances, service lanes, and loading areas long before the main parking surface shows signs of wear. The truth is that...
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Why Asphalt Fails at the Edges First (And How Pros Prevent It)

If you’ve ever noticed your driveway or parking lot breaking apart along the edges before the center shows wear, you’re seeing one of the most common—and misunderstood—forms of asphalt failure. Edge deterioration isn’t random, and it isn’t just “old pavement.” It’s usually a sign that something went wrong below the surface. At R&R Paving, edge failure is one of the...
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Heavy Trucks, Light Asphalt: Why Delivery Traffic Is Reshaping Driveway Design

If your driveway seems to be wearing out faster than it used to, you’re not imagining things. Over the past decade, residential driveways across Middle Tennessee have been subjected to a new kind of stress—constant heavy delivery traffic. From package carriers and grocery deliveries to furniture trucks and moving vans, today’s neighborhoods see far more weight rolling across their pavement...
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How to Spot (and Fix) the 5 Most Common Driveway Problems in Middle Tennessee Homes

Middle Tennessee’s weather is tough on driveways. One day, you’re dealing with summer heat that softens asphalt, and the next, winter freezes are expanding cracks in concrete. At R&R Paving, we’ve been helping Nashville homeowners and businesses protect their pavement since 1989—because in our family, paving isn’t just a job, it’s a way of life. Whether you’re dealing with a...
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4th-Generation Paving Secrets: Why Local Contractors Know Your Nashville Driveway Best

Nashville’s weather doesn’t play fair with pavement. One day, it’s 95° with humidity thick enough to cut with a knife. The next, a winter freeze-thaw cycle turns small cracks into gaping potholes. That’s why paving here isn’t just a job—it’s a craft honed over decades. At R&R Paving, we’ve been perfecting that craft since 1989, passing down four generations of...
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How Middle Tennessee Weather Wreaks Havoc on Driveways (And How to Fight Back)

If you’ve lived in Nashville or Middle Tennessee for more than a season, you know our weather has a personality of its own. One day, it’s 80 degrees with humidity thick enough to cut with a knife. The next, a freeze rolls in overnight, leaving pavement cracked and homeowners scratching their heads. For driveways and parking lots, this back-and-forth isn’t...
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