<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Certified Paving Co]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certified Paving Co provides residential, commercial and municipal paving, sealcoating, excavation and earthwork services across Maine.]]></description><link>https://www.certifiedpavingco.com/resources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:44:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.certifiedpavingco.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[New Driveway vs. Resurfacing: Which Does Your Driveway Need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When an asphalt driveway starts showing its age, the solution isn't always to tear everything out and start over. In some cases, resurfacing can restore a driveway at a lower cost. 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But two bids can describe very different levels of preparation, materials, repairs, and project management—even when the final numbers look similar.]]></description><link>https://www.certifiedpavingco.com/post/how-to-compare-asphalt-paving-estimates</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7086e02aa0dd3fa16b2892</guid><category><![CDATA[General Paving]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial Paving]]></category><category><![CDATA[Residential Paving]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:37:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/906d92_96e74a63dd594f71b6e9e7d600ef0ead~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Certified Paving Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residential Driveway Sealcoating in Maine: Timing, Preparation &#38; Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[A properly applied sealcoat helps protect your driveway from water, oxidation, and everyday wear while restoring a clean, dark appearance. Done at the right time, sealcoating can be a practical way to slow surface deterioration from Maine's sun, moisture, road salt, and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles.]]></description><link>https://www.certifiedpavingco.com/post/residential-driveway-sealcoating-in-maine-timing-preparation-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7079a02aa0dd3fa16b03e8</guid><category><![CDATA[Asphalt Sealing]]></category><category><![CDATA[Residential Paving]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Paving]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:07:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/906d92_a34dc5f8b74144e0b92463982253d6fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_678,h_452,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Certified Paving Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking Lot Sealing, Patching or Replacement: Which is Right for Your Property?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parking lot care works best when you treat it like triage. Some lots only need a protective coat. Others need targeted repairs in the failing areas first. And sometimes the smartest budget move is to stop spending on short fixes and rebuild the problem areas for good.]]></description><link>https://www.certifiedpavingco.com/post/parking-lot-sealing-patching-or-replacement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a68f953eb310bed118873ec</guid><category><![CDATA[General Paving]]></category><category><![CDATA[Commercial Paving]]></category><category><![CDATA[Asphalt Sealing]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:02:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/906d92_5a30b5f1ba31455287ac3a1122e7fdf6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Certified Paving Co.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Phased Commercial Paving Plan Keeps Your Business Open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keeping a property running while asphalt crews are on site can feel impossible, especially when you manage a multi-tenant plaza, a school, or a medical office. 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