Did you know that asphalt had impressive preservative qualities? In fact, because of the dark color seen in many mummies, it is believed that the Egyptians used asphalt as part of their mummification process.
Did you know that asphalt is recyclable? When asphalt is reclaimed, it can be reused to build new pavements, making it as valuable as the original material.
In colder climes, asphalt must be quite flexible in order to be able to resist the freeze-thaw cycles common to these areas. Furthermore, asphalt cannot be installed year-round so contractors must wait for warmer weather to begin their work.
Also known as bitumen, asphalt occurs naturally from rock asphalt and asphalt lakes, although today’s asphalt is processed from petroleum. Asphalt in liquid form is also called tar.
Because of its smoothness, asphalt paving maximizes tire contact, improving traction and stability. It also lowers fuel consumption by up to 4.5 percent, according to a study by the Federal Highway Administration.
In the US, about 60 million tons of asphalt is recycled every year compared to just 2 million tons of plastic. Asphalt is 100% renewable and is in fact the most recycled material in the country!
If you want to seal your newly paved asphalt driveway, we recommend waiting at least six weeks after installation for an oil-based sealer. If you are going to use a latex sealer, you should wait a year before sealing.
Ever wonder why asphalt is sometimes called “macadam”? Around the 1820s, Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam perfected the mixture of crushed stones with tar for road constructions.
Asphalt pavements are not just economical, but eco-friendly as well. Various materials such as glass, ground tires, and roofing shingles are incorporated in asphalt pavements, keeping them away from landfills.
Did you know that asphalt pavements can be completed overnight? This means commuters can drive home at night and be surprised to see a brand-new pavement the next day without experiencing any delays or traffic!
Dubbed as the “perpetual pavement”, asphalt pavements last for a long time with very little upkeep. Moreover, the top surface can be replaced continuously so you’ll never have to remove the entire pavement.
Out of all paving materials, asphalt offers the highest ROI. In fact, of the first 75% of an asphalt pavement’s life, it only experiences a 40% drop in quality. Even better, resurfacing an asphalt pavement makes it good as new.
Property and Facility Management are always a balancing act. But perhaps more this year than ever before.
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While a new asphalt driveway is a bright black, as time passes, the materials oxidize and develop a grayish patina. You can restore the ebony look by having a sealant applied every few years or by occasionally painting the surface.
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For greatest safety, proper grading along with the use of permeable asphalt means less water accumulation on the highways. Asphalt roads constructed using these approaches reduce hydroplaning and other water-related problems.
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Do you know that sealcoating accelerates the melting process of snow and ice on asphalt pavement surfaces? This helps to protect against rain, water penetration, frost, and snow damage.
Can you list some of the materials routinely recycled for use in asphalt pavement? Well, they include glass, waste rocks, rubber from used tires, and reclaimed asphalt roofing shingles.
While the quality of materials and the methods used to install new asphalt are important, the quality of the preparation is equally so. If the bed is not properly prepared, the asphalt will not sit properly and will deteriorate, compromising its projected service life.
For large paving operations like parking lots, asphalt is one of the best materials to use. Because of its flexibility, it is able to withstand shifts in surface movement for years without sustaining any significant damage.
Considered as one of the seven worst roads in the country, Louisiana’s Interstate 55 was rehabilitated into one of the smoothest using asphalt overlay. The project was completed in just seven months with enormous cost savings and longer life expectancy.
For the first six months to a year after your new driveway is installed, we recommend alternating parking patterns (or rotating them, if you have multiple vehicles). This helps prevent low spots from forming.