Tom Ochoa
Founder, T&T Pavement Markings · Fresno, CA
Tom founded T&T Pavement Markings to bring a straightforward, owner-accountable striping option to Central Valley property managers. He personally walks measures and quality checks, and he writes here to help owners understand the codes, materials, and scheduling trade-offs that shape a good striping job.
Posts by Tom Ochoa
- How Often Should You Restripe Your Parking Lot?
A practical schedule for Central Valley property managers: what drives stripe wear, how to spot a lot that's due, and how to time restripes with seal coat cycles.
· 6 min read
- ADA Parking Requirements in California: What Property Owners Miss
The 2022 California Building Code Chapter 11B rules for accessible stalls, van-accessible spaces, access aisles, and ISA stencils — explained for owners, not code officials.
· 8 min read
- Thermoplastic vs. Paint: Which Should You Stripe With?
A no-nonsense comparison of thermoplastic and waterborne traffic paint — cost, longevity, and where each one actually makes sense for parking lots, roads, and fire lanes.
· 5 min read
- Fire Lane Striping in Fresno: What the Fire Marshal Actually Checks
Red-curb striping, stencil spacing, legend size, and the small details Fresno Fire Department inspectors look for on commercial fire lanes.
· 5 min read