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Diversifying into asphalt paving striping has for many contractors become a natural next step .
“ Adding line striping to your offering will certainly benefit your customers as you now will be a one-stop shop for them ,” stated Mike Vangstad , global product marketing manager - Pavement Products for Graco , Inc ., Minneapolis , Minnesota . “ There is no need for your customers to find a separate company to do the line striping after the asphalt job is complete . This greater capability will allow you to close more bids .”
It makes sense to add striping when relying on other companies to do the work becomes cumbersome .
“ Sometimes , striping is a ‘ make or break ’ for many CapEx projects in our industry ,” stated Mark Estrada , senior VP for Marathon Solutions Group ,
LLC , Houston , Texas . “ From a commercial mill and pave to full road / highway projects , adding striping as an internal service provides full control of the striping project from start to final bill .”
Having clear , quality asphalt striping is the finishing touch to a paved parking lot or newly repaired or seal coated project . Not only is parking lot line striping important to the functionality and safety of a location , it also improves the appearance . Clean , clear lines that don ’ t show signs of wear give the exterior of a business or office a fresh look and show care for the maintenance and appearance of the facility and its grounds .
A building owner needs to ask themselves the next time they inspect their parking lot if the lines are still clearly marked or are there sections where paint has worn away , and can they clearly see the lines on three sides of the space during the day and night or during sunny or rainy conditions to determine if restriping is necessary . And of course are the handicap spaces still highly visible and clearly marked ?
“ I think adding striping to an asphalt paving contractor ’ s business is the right move ,” stated Marvin Joles III , owner of Wis-Coat , LLC , Lone Rock , Wisconsin . “ It allows the contractor to get jobs done quicker , create more margin and adds to the ‘ one-source ’ feel that benefits customers .”
Wis-Coat is an asphalt paving and maintenance contractor that also provides sealcoating , crack-sealing , patching , line striping , parking lot accessories , gravel , recycled asphalt , as well as small concrete needs . www . callape . com [ 14 ] 1.800.210.5923