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Now that winter has passed, and spring is officially upon us in the Twin Cities, it’s time to tackle all those projects the cold weather prevented, including asphalt crack repair. Unfortunately, the freeze/thaw cycles common to our region are especially tough on asphalt. The expansion and contraction the asphalt undergoes can cause cracks, clearly revealed […]

When it comes to sealcoating asphalt in the Twin Cities area, make sure that you ask key questions during the winter months. Snow, slush, and ice can seriously damage your asphalt, especially if it isn’t properly sealed. Here are just a few questions to consider this season, along with a few quick answers from our […]

Your asphalt parking lot works extra hard during the winter months in the Twin Cities area. Whether serving as a safe place to park or a tailgating area, the New Year is sure to bring new responsibilities for your asphalt surfaces!   How can you protect and preserve your asphalt parking lot and keep everyone […]

After installing new asphalt in the Twin Cities, you might be fearful of the first snowfall of the season. Once you’ve invested in a new asphalt driveway, walking trail, or bike path, you want to ensure that investment stays safe throughout the cold winter months with sealcoating and other care options. Here are just a […]

If you installed asphalt paving this year in the Twin Cities, make sure your investment is protected throughout the fall and winter months. Before the temperatures drop and holidays arrive, take a moment to think about potential issues threatening your asphalt paving. Here are just a few parking lot or driveway risks to consider before […]

Fall is here in the Twin Cities and that means winter is just around the corner. As you prepare for winter throughout your commercial space, testing out your heating system and weather proofing your windows, have you considered how to prepare your parking lot for the impending cold?   If you’ve started to notice cracks […]

The summer months are quickly falling behind us in the Twin Cities MN, area. Although we may not be ready to leave behind our swimming suits, ice cream cones, and sunscreen, there are certain seasonal activities that should remain in the warmer months.   One of these activities is asphalt sealcoating. As the days get […]

There are a number of outdoor projects to address during the summer months around your Twin Cities property. The list only seems to grow each day!  Fortunately, there’s one outdoor project you can always trust to the professionals. If you’ve noticed pesky cracks in your parking lot asphalt, the professionals at Gopher State Sealcoat are […]

Although most of us think about post-winter potholes when it comes to asphalt damage in the Twin Cities, MN area, there’s a lot of damage that can occur during the summer months as well. If you have an asphalt parking lot at your apartment building or commercial property, make sure to avoid common threats to […]

Summer has finally arrived in the Twin Cities, MN area, which means it’s time to hit the trails! As the number of folks walking, running, hiking, and biking increases on the public or private asphalt trails and pathways you’re responsible for, have you taken the time to thoroughly inspected them to ensure they’re safe for […]