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Asphalt in High-Traffic Residential Areas: How to Protect Your Driveway from Delivery Trucks, Movers, and Heavy Vehicles

Residential neighborhoods in Middle Tennessee have changed dramatically over the last decade. Between online shopping, furniture deliveries, moving trucks, contractor vans, and rideshare traffic, today’s driveways endure far more weight and stress than they were originally designed for. If your Nashville-area home sits in a busy subdivision, on a delivery route, or near new development, your driveway may be handling...
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The Parking Lot Audit: A 10-Minute Checklist for Nashville Business Owners

Most business owners don’t think about their parking lot until something goes wrong — a pothole forms, a customer trips, or water starts pooling after a storm. But a quick, 10-minute visual audit can help you spot early warning signs and protect one of the most important features of your property. A smooth, well-maintained parking lot doesn’t just look good...
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Rain, Roots & Runoff: The Three Hidden Asphalt Killers in Middle Tennessee

Asphalt doesn’t fail overnight — it fails quietly. And in Middle Tennessee, three forces tend to do the most damage long before cracks and potholes become visible: rain, roots, and runoff. These hidden enemies weaken driveways, commercial parking lots, and private roads from the inside out. Understanding how they work is the first step toward protecting your investment. 1. Rain:...
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Asphalt Inflation: How Rising Material Costs Affect Driveway and Parking Lot Budgets in 2025

If you’ve been thinking about paving a new driveway or resurfacing your business parking lot, you may have noticed that asphalt prices are higher than they used to be. Like many construction materials, asphalt and its components have experienced steady price increases over the past few years — and 2025 is no exception. At R&R Paving, we believe homeowners and...
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Why Sealcoating Is the Best Investment You’ll Make This Year

Asphalt is one of the most durable and cost-effective paving materials available — but like anything exposed to Tennessee’s heat, rain, and seasonal changes, it needs protection to last. That’s where sealcoating comes in. At R&R Paving, we often tell our clients that sealcoating isn’t an optional extra — it’s one of the smartest investments you can make in your...
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From Small Driveways to City Streets: Why Experience Matters in Every Asphalt Job

Whether it’s a single-lane driveway or a multi-acre commercial parking lot, every paving project demands precision, planning, and proven expertise. The difference between a smooth, long-lasting surface and one that cracks within a year often comes down to one thing: experience. At R&R Paving, we’ve been serving Middle Tennessee for generations, handling everything from residential driveways in Hendersonville to large...
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How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Damage Asphalt — and What to Do Before Winter

Winter weather can be tough on asphalt. Even in Middle Tennessee, where freezing temperatures come and go throughout the season, the constant cycle of freezing and thawing is one of the most damaging natural forces your pavement will ever face. At R&R Paving, we’ve seen firsthand how small cracks in fall can turn into costly potholes by spring. Understanding how...
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