To improve a replacement paved surface, existing asphalt can be ground up and pulverized. The crushed asphalt is mixed with the existing underlying stone base, compacted and leveled to create a stronger foundation for new pavement.
Paved cartways can help your maintenance staff when it is time to round up carts. If a cart runs out of juice or breaks down, the golfers being able to say it was “left along the sixteenth fairway” is much easier than trying to interpret “it’s out there somewhere.”
Although asphalt is believed to have been around since at least Babylon around 625 BC, it was many centuries before European or American builders tried it as a paving material, with the first bituminous mixtures used in the U.S. in the late 1860s.
It’s important to remember that a crumbling driveway can turn into a hazard to anyone walking or playing on it. Let’s talk about the driveway’s material and whether it makes more sense to repair the issues or simply repave it.
Roman road structures were typically constructed of four layers. A layer of rubble stone was covered with a base layer composed of gravel and sand with lime cement. The third layer was a fine mix of local stone and lime, and the top, lime grouted polygonal slabs.
It’s important to remember that customers and employees don’t have to be inside your building in order to be injured. Since most businesses are also responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their paved areas outside their building, it’s smart to keep your surfaces in good repair.
Historically, the purposeful construction of general public byways, or roads, has been considered synonymous with advancing civilizations. In modern times, covering these roads with a hard smooth surface made them durable and strong.
When it comes to parking lot paving, design considerations are important. A well designed and constructed parking area will not only be safe and attractive but will require minimal maintenance and repair.
The United States produces about 550 tons of asphalt pavement every year, according to the National Asphalt Pavement Association. From asphalt plants to contractors handling individual projects, asphalt provides jobs for about 300,000 Americans.
If you've resurfaced your driveway only to have cracks resurface prematurely or if there are areas that have depressions or mounds that aren't smoothed out, you may want to consult with a professional regarding your options.
Did you know that asphalt is 100% recyclable? Ongoing efforts to increase asphalt recycling continue throughout the world. Currently in some parts of Europe, asphalt materials have reached a 70% recycling level while in the U.S. over 50% of asphalt materials are recycled.
If you have an old asphalt driveway, you could get it repaired or replaced. A lot of that depends on the quality of the base material. When working with a paving expert, they'll be able to look at the quality of the existing base and recommend the best option.
The players on your golf course spend a lot of time going between the holes and along the holes, which means they spend a lot of time on the golf cart path. A golf course paving expert can help repair any problems so your players have a smooth ride.
One easy way to maintain the integrity of your newly paved driveway is to avoid parking in the same place on the driveway every day. This will help you to avoid the natural erosion that occurs from bearing the heavy weight of your vehicle on a daily basis.
It can be easy to think that only having paved paths between holes will make the course look better, but you'd be surprised. Tracks and worn spots will naturally show up from carts, and not necessarily where you want them. A paved path will keep golf carts where they should be.
Taking a shot at a ball that rests on a cart path can be dangerous. However, if the relief is not providing a decent shot, your best option may be to swing away. If you swing correctly, you may not actually hit the club on the pavement.
Keep in mind that crack filling should be done prior to any seal coating applications. If cracks are left unattended, water is able to penetrate to the base, which will soak and swell the limestone and eventually destroy its strength and load bearing capabilities.
As early as 1860, enterprising cities were using bituminous mixtures to pave sidewalks, crosswalks and roads. In 1879, Edmund DeSmedt formulated and laid the first true asphalt pavement in front of the Newark City Hall (NJ).
Did you know that a major cause of asphalt driveway damage is parking or driving on the surface too soon after it’s been paved? This can cause significant damage, including major cracking, potholes, and dips.
If the heat island effect is a concern, cool paving materials can be used to combat this. Paving materials are engineered in a way that makes them both reflective and porous, thereby reducing heat absorption.
It’s important to remember that not all paving work has to cost a small fortune. If we have ways to help you keep costs down during your project, we’re always willing to share those with you.
Asphalt is one of the most popular paving choices for pathways in public parks and recreational areas. Why? It costs less to install and maintain, it lasts for as many as 20 years, and it lends itself to flowing, organic paths that blend into the landscape.
We recognize that many homeowners have to maintain a delicate balance between choosing materials that are durable and those that are attractive. If you could use a little help maintaining the balance in your next exterior paving project, we’re always here for you.
Perpetual pavements use multiple layers of durable asphalt concrete in order to produce a safe, smooth, long-lasting roadway surface. The road is built on a strong yet flexible bottom layer that resists tensile strain caused by traffic and thus stops cracks from forming in the pavement.
While it may be a common practice to let people park on the grass surrounding your new retail building, this isn’t always a good long-term strategy. Ultimately, installing a paved parking area will provide a better impression of your business and improve safety.
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.
When your course hosts a tournament, you can suggest to the organizers that they offer a prize for the player or team with the most “scuffies.” This refers to making a par on a hole while using a ball that found its way onto the paved cart path while playing that hole.
