Are you concerned that your grass parking lot is a car fire waiting to happen? No matter what size area needs to be paved, we’re always happy to help you understand all your options.
Reclaimed asphalt pavement is material that has been removed from a road or highway and crushed for reuse or recycling into new pavements.
While state and federal highway engineers once assumed the responsibility for asphalt roadways and controlled regulations for roadway construction, today, asphalt contractors are able to handle more aspects of asphalt construction, including offering warranties and providing tailored asphalt mixtures.
Speeding in residential neighborhoods can be dangerous, which is why many towns and cities install speed humps to slow down traffic. In addition to paving the road, paving experts can also help make sure speed humps are properly installed.
It takes about a year for a new asphalt driveway to completely cure. This must be kept in mind when the weather heats up so that you do not accidently create ruts or valleys in the surface. Only turn car wheels while vehicles are in motion, and make sure motorcycle kickstands rest on blocks.
What is the difference between warm-mix and hot-mix asphalt? The end results, look and performance of these two asphalts are the same, but the processes used to create warm and hot-mix asphalt, as well as their workability properties, are quite different.
Paving and commercial businesses have been together since the beginning. Some of the first paved surfaces were roads and squares paved with stone in Mesopotamia and the Indian subcontinent. These date back to 4,000 BC, and were built to handle the heavier carts of commerce.
The weather can get pretty hot during the summer, and the sun can bake your driveway, but your don't have to worry about your asphalt going soft. A paving expert will use the right combination of asphalt to make sure your driveway can take the heat.
Asphalt cracks are caused by a variety of factors. This includes a poor foundation, the asphalt layer being too thick or too thin, movement in the earth, heavy vehicle traffic, roots from trees, and the annual freeze-thaw cycle.
If you want to seal your new freshly paved asphalt driveway, we recommend you wait 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.
If you’re trying to establish yourself as the premier hotspot in town for a weekend night, having a cracked and uneven parking lot definitely won’t help send that message. When you need to ensure your paved areas on helping your image instead of hurting it, we’re always here for you.
If you have a gravel or stone cart path, then even a little rain can be a big problem, turning the entire path into mud for hours and even days later. When you pave your golf cart path, it becomes waterproof, so you don't have to worry about rain.
It is recommended that golf cart paths on courses should have a width of at least eight feet. In areas where carts congregate, such as tees, the path should extend to twelve feet. This will reduce wear and create a flow of traffic.
When you’re in the process of designing a new commercial or residential building, it’s very important to consider the layout of surrounding paved areas. If you need advice on the different options, we’re always here to help.
It was the work of John Macadam that brought the first paved roads to the United States in 1823. The UK-born Macadam used a sloped sub-grade surface underneath a layer of angular, hand-broken aggregate with a maximum size of 75mm in two layers for a depth of about 200mm.
Ever wonder what causes potholes? Natural forces such as ice, rain, and heat eat away at the roadway, creating a series of cracks. As the cracks start to grow deeper, water seeps into the roadbed and soil beneath the asphalt. As the ground expands and contracts, the soil and roadbed is slowly displaced, eventually leading to a small section of the road to collapse.
Asphalt is a recyclable material, which means it can be used over and over again. Old asphalt roads can be dug up and then the original materials reused, eliminating waste and preserving natural resources.
Are you concerned that filling cracks in your driveway is going to be an ongoing issue? Since some types of paving materials can be more difficult to maintain, it may make more sense to repave the surface with a more durable material.
If you're thinking about having new roadways made with asphalt, then you're not alone. In fact, in the United States, over 90% of all of the roads and highways are paved with asphalt. Odds are pretty good that your existing roads are already asphalt.
After your driveway has been constructed, it’s recommended that you do not drive or park the car on the asphalt for at least 2 to 3 days. In addition, objects with sharp edges or narrow points should not be placed on the asphalt for 12 months without a board underneath to displace the weight.
Using asphalt in making roads grew up right alongside the use of the automobile. The existing roads couldn't stand up to the pressure of cars, so asphalt was added to seal the road and make it much more durable, which is why it became popular in the early 1900s.
We recognize that adding brick and natural stone driveways and paths to a property can often be a costly endeavor. If you’d love to get the look of brick without spending the money for actual bricks, it may be possible to give asphalt the same appearance.