EastCoat at the the National Pavement Expo



National Pavement Expo

Nashville, TN

January 30 - February 2, 2008


NASHVILLE, TN- For the third year in a row, Clinton based EastCoat Pavement Services, represented the shoreline Connecticut region at the National Pavement Expo (NPE) in Nashville.


The event, held each year in Music City, is the most prominent national event for the pavement industry. It's an opportunity for pavement contractors and vendors throughout the country to network with each other, and preview new equipment on the exibit floor.


But the highlight of the show for brothers Andrew and Lyman McWain, Co-Owners of EastCoat, are the seminars and workshops that are held each year. "They're a great resource," says Andrew. "They represent an opportunity to take something real away from the show, to bring back and help our customers." The four day event includes seminars and training classes on the latest techniques and advances in the pavement industry. "These seminars give us an advantage in the field when we get out there and utilize the techniques we learned at the show to help solve problems for the customer," adds Lyman. "It's an invaluable experience."


For EastCoat, the NPE also keeps them up-to-date on current issues within the industry. Whether it's talking with manufacturers about raw materials and production, or learning about a new products to help customers meet their needs, the NPE provides a good "refresher" during the slower winter months. "Sometimes it's just nice to get out there and get motivated for spring!" adds Andrew. The NPE also offers several networking events during the four day blitz, giving contractors from across the country a chance to meet each other and discuss similar opportunities or issues.

Sponsored by two of the industry’s leading publications, Pavement and Asphalt Contractor, the NPE works closely with these publications to keep contractors informed with event details and industry news year-round. Thousands of industry professionals rely on NPE as an annual resource for new products and paving technology.

Top 4 Home Improvement Projects under $500

Add Service Magic to the list of reputable organizations that has jumped on the Driveway Sealing bandwagon.

Finishing number three on their Top 4 List of Home Improvement Projects Under $500, here's what they have to say about Sealing:

3) Driveway Sealing: This is an excellent project that will keep your driveway from early erosion from the brutal sun and the quick freezes. Most companies charge between $.10-$.25 per sq ft, while some companies charge between $85-$100 per 1,000 sq ft. If you have a large driveway or if yours requires several coats, this might run close to $1000. However, most homeowners can have this done for far less than that.

http://www.servicemagic.com/article.show.Top-4-Fall-Home-Projects-for-Under-$500.13818.html

Consumer Reports: What to Look for in a Contractor


The bottom line is beware of "drive-by artists"- contractors who show up unannounced offering to seal your driveway on the spot, most likely with used motor oil.

Some other things to consider from your unbiased friends at EastCoat:

1. Ask for references, and check references! Anyone can come up with a list of customers. When calling, ask about quality, turn around time, etc.

2. Ask the contractor to provide a list of work that has been completed nearby. Drive by a couple jobs-look at the quality of the job, the neatness, consistency.

Things to look for: Are there streak marks? FYI: These are avoidable! Only a small percentage of driveways are susceptible to 'streaking' - the ugly remnants of bad squeegeeing technique. How do the cracks look? Messy crack filling is a sign of weakness.

3. Look for trustworthy individuals. If the sales representative is pushy or sketchy, you might want to look elsewhere! Chances are, the quality will be similar.

4. Professionalism. Are you dealing with a legitimate company? A quick Google search is the best way to dig up complaints.

For the DIY 'ers out there

Driveway Sealing:
Yeah, you can do it yourself....







But why???



Luckily, here at EastCoat we don't charge an arm and a leg- literally.

An ode to my graphic designer







I'd like to thank the incomparable Brett Crippen, for his contributions to the EastCoat Revolution. Without his insight and creative wisdom, we would be bound eternally in the age of Microsoft Publisher. May your business prosper as well!

we are proud to announce....

EastCoat is proud to announce that we are officially the first sealcoating company in the world to have a blog. Yes, that's right...officially **

Unofficially, we have the coolest sealcoating website EVER. I am completely unbiased of course.

**worldwide blog stats are unofficial**

Hello World!

Welcome to the first edition of The Sealer Blog....because who blogs about sealer??