When it comes to asphalt driveways, the sub base is critical to attaining a good topcoat of asphalt. A properly constructed 2 to 8 inch sub base will help ensure that the drive sets correctly, minimizing the chances of any cracking or settling in with a lumpy surface.
Clean and seal asphalt maintenance is used on all types of cracks found in roads. This system involves blowing out crack debris by using a hot-air lance or compressed air. The space is then filled in with a sealant.
When preparing the subgrade for a new driveway, we even it and fill in soft areas or valleys with crushed aggregate. This insures that the driveway will have a sturdy foundation that will support the weight of the materials and the vehicles that park on it.
It’s important to remember that city maintenance will usually stop short at the gate to your industrial yard. If the roadways within your complex are looking a little worse for the wear, we’re always ready to start repaving.
One of the ways that cooler road surfaces can be created is by using lighter colored aggregate with the asphalt mix. This will reflect sunlight and the heat generated by traffic, reducing the energy absorbed and returned to the atmosphere when the air temperature cools.
Did you know that Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) pavements are 100% recyclable? In fact, they are America's most recycled product. Approximately 80 million tons of HMA are recycled each year. HMA pavements are highly eco-friendly.
In municipal applications, porous asphalt pavements offer several advantages is managing storm water is a priority. These pavement allow water to drain through the pavement surface into a stone recharge bed and then into the soils below the pavement.
There are several benefits of asphalt driveways over other paving methods. Not only are they economical, durable, and long lasting (usually from 20 to 30 years of life), but they are easy to maintain as well.
One of the problems we commonly see is sections of wear along paved areas where carts enter the fairway. To prevent this, we recommend placing curbs along the pathways. Players’ carts are then required to remain on the path while they walk to their ball.
Reclaimed asphalt pavement is material that has been removed from a road or highway and crushed for reuse or recycling into new pavements.
Before building a new driveway, check with your local agricultural extension service to see what type of soil you have. Different subgrades (the soil beneath your driveway) have widely varying characteristics and will affect what paving material you choose.
Asphalt roads get their strength from the layers of crushed aggregate and gravel. These redistribute the weight, but can be eroded by water. The asphalt is added to seal and bind the aggregate, so you can be sure your road will stand up to your city or town's traffic.
Did you know that asphalt occurs naturally in both asphalt lakes and in rock asphalt? Archaeologists have found that asphalt was used in many different civilizations, from Greece to Babylon.
Does your asphalt driveway appear to be in bad shape? Whether you can get away with repairing or whether you'll need to replace the existing driveway with a new one will depend in great part on the condition of the base layers.
In a joint report to Congress, the Federal Highway Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency estimated that more than 73 million tons of asphalt paving material was recycled in 1992. Recycling roads not only conserves natural resources, it also saves American taxpayers more than $300 million each year.
An asphalt paved driveway is actually preserving our natural resources because it is recyclable. It can be reused, even after being dug up, which makes asphalt a popular choice of material for modern driveways. It helps reduce waste and saves the environment.
One of the benefits of the pulverizing approach to parking lot pavement replacement is that it results in a much thicker base than existed with the original structure. This added cushion in turn end up giving longer life to your new pavement.
Paving asphalt is technically called asphalt concrete. This is because concrete refers to any material that is made of aggregate bonded with a binder. What we normally call concrete is a cement concrete specifically made with Portland cement as binder, instead of asphalt.
Have you ever had any of your pavers become stained or damaged? You’ll find that if they are brick, they are easier to have fixed than any other material. Brick paver replacement and maintenance costs is much lower than other materials as well.
When building and paving roads, the quality of the base counts. The base needs to be prepared with the proper thickness for the traffic it must bear and the gravel compacted to a density where the road will drain well before the pavement is installed.
Have you ever wondered why creating curb appeal is so important to potential homebuyers? It’s psychological. If they have the choice between a home in pristine exterior condition and one with crumbling paved areas, they’ll assume the pristine home was better maintained and will have fewer problems.