Driveway paving is a chore best left to professionals. The key component, the asphalt, must be at the proper temperature in order to achieve the best results. If it is too cold, it will not compact properly. If it is too hot, it will not set correctly.
The best time to make path repairs, rebuilds, or install new ones is during the off-season. However, we know that because of weather (both good and bad) and budget this is not always possible. When work needs to be performed in season, we will work with you to create a plan that interferes as little as possible with play on the course.
To make Warm Mix Asphalt, WMA, additives like wax or water are mixed with the binder to make it mix at a lower temperature. The advantage is that it can be laid at a lower temperature, meaning it can be used sooner.
For driveways, asphalt is a better product than concrete. Asphalt is more flexible, meaning that it will give better as the ground shifts through the years and the seasons. It is also easier to repair and resurface.
Accumulated dirt, sand and debris are more than unsightly, they’re abrasive and can shorten the lifespan of asphalt, concrete and other paved surfaces. To help make your paved surfaces last, make sure they’re cleaned and resealed on a regular basis.
Asphalt has been used to build roads for thousands of years. In fact, the ancient Greeks had streets that were made out of brick and asphalt throughout the city.