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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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When Is Asphalt Too Far Gone? How to Tell Repair from Full Replacement

One of the most common questions property owners and homeowners ask is whether damaged asphalt can still be repaired — or if it’s time for full replacement. Knowing the difference can save thousands of dollars and prevent repeat failures. Not all asphalt damage means starting over. In many cases, targeted repairs and resurfacing can extend the life of a driveway...
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Why Parking Lot Appearance Influences Leasing & Tenant Retention

When businesses evaluate a commercial property, the parking lot is one of the first things they notice — and one of the first things customers experience. Long before a tenant walks inside a building, the condition of the asphalt outside has already started shaping their opinion. For property owners and managers in Nashville, parking lot appearance plays a direct role...
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Choosing a Local Asphalt Contractor vs. Out-of-Town Crews

When it comes to asphalt paving, the contractor you choose matters just as much as the materials used. In a growing city like Nashville, property owners are often approached by out-of-town paving crews offering quick work at low prices. While that can sound appealing upfront, the long-term risks often outweigh the short-term savings. Local asphalt contractors understand Nashville’s unique conditions...
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Oil, Gas & Fluid Leaks: How They Break Down Asphalt Faster Than Weather

Most people assume asphalt damage comes from weather alone — heat, cold, rain, and time. But one of the most aggressive threats to asphalt surfaces often comes from something much closer to home: vehicle fluids. Oil, gasoline, transmission fluid, and antifreeze all contain petroleum-based chemicals that actively weaken asphalt. When these fluids drip onto driveways or parking lots, they don’t...
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