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Music City Heat Waves: How Nashville’s Hot Summers Affect Different Paving Materials

Posted on August 9, 2025 by admin

When temperatures soar into the 90s and beyond here in Middle Tennessee, most of us retreat indoors to air conditioning. But what about the pavement under our feet? Nashville's intense summer heat puts serious stress on driveways and parking lots, and not all paving materials handle the heat the same way. At R&R Paving, we've been dealing with Nashville's sweltering...
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Outdoor Summer Events? 5 Things to Know About Your Asphalt Parking Lot Before Hosting

Posted on July 30, 2025 by admin

Get Your Lot Event-Ready with These Smart Tips from R&R Paving Planning a summer event at your church, business, or venue in Middle Tennessee? Whether it’s a community cookout, farmers market, fundraiser, or festival—your asphalt parking lot will be doing double duty. At R&R Paving, we help property owners across Nashville, Hendersonville, Gallatin, and Madison prepare their asphalt for heavy...
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How to Prevent Asphalt Softening & Rutting in High Heat

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Protect Your Driveway or Parking Lot During Tennessee’s Hottest Months If you've ever walked across a freshly paved driveway in July, you know how brutal Tennessee summers can be on asphalt. Prolonged heat and heavy use can lead to serious surface issues—like soft spots, ruts, or even permanent deformation. At R&R Paving, we’ve seen what heat and humidity can do...
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Tar & Chip Driveways: A Cool, Budget-Friendly Alternative for Hot Climates

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Why More Middle Tennessee Homeowners Are Choosing This Durable Summer Surface If you’re thinking about installing or resurfacing a driveway this summer, you might assume your only options are asphalt or concrete. But there’s another surface that’s gaining popularity across Nashville, Hendersonville, and surrounding areas: tar and chip. At R&R Paving, we’ve helped homeowners and rural property owners find cost-effective,...
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Tar and Chip Driveways: A Durable, Affordable Alternative for Tennessee Homeowners

Posted on July 15, 2025 by admin

If you're a homeowner in the Nashville or Hendersonville area looking for a long-lasting, budget-friendly driveway option with a natural, rustic charm, tar and chip paving might be the perfect solution. Also known as chip seal, this time-tested method combines hot liquid asphalt with loose stone chips to create a textured, attractive surface that offers excellent durability without the high...
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How to Plan New Asphalt Paving for Busy Businesses

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For businesses in the Nashville and Hendersonville area, repaving a parking lot or driveway might seem like a major disruption—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right planning, asphalt paving can be completed efficiently, safely, and with minimal impact to your daily operations. At R&R Paving, we’ve been helping local businesses navigate paving projects since 1989. Whether you're working...
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How Asphalt Repairs & Crack-Sealing Prevent Bigger Problems

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When it comes to commercial paving, small cracks can lead to big problems—and big repair bills. If you're a business owner in the Nashville or Hendersonville area, keeping your parking lot or asphalt surfaces in good shape isn't just about appearance—it's about protecting your investment and avoiding costly downtime. That’s why routine asphalt repairs and crack-sealing are some of the...
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