How Do You Plan for an Asphalt Paving Project?

Getting new asphalt pavement installed or repaired can feel like a lot, but when you break it up into these easy steps it suddenly becomes a lot more manageable.

Evaluate Your Asphalt

Before you do anything else, go outside and take a good look at the current state of your asphalt pavement. Look for problem areas and take note of areas of concern for your driveway, roadway or parking lot. Look for any visible damage, such as:

• Cracks larger than ¼ inch
• Potholes
• Heaving
• Oil stains
• Faded paint

Researching Repair Options

As you evaluate the best way to proceed with your asphalt project, understanding the asphalt repair process and what will be involved is important. As such, it is important to familiarize yourself with different methods of asphalt repair because there might be more than one answer to your asphalt problem.

• Crack Filling
• Sealcoating
• Milling
• Patching
• Overlay
• New Installation

Different Asphalt Types

There are a lot of options available to you. Here are the most popular.

• Porous Asphalt – The term “porous” refers to the fact that there are tiny holes in the asphalt material which provide an environmentally friendly way to manage stormwater. The water travels into the ground beneath where it undergoes natural water cleansing processes. Porous asphalt is an environmentally friendly paving solution and as an EPA best practice paving, using it for your next project can even offer your business tax benefits.
• Cold Mix Asphalt – Cold mix asphalt is good for filling potholes in winter because it stays soft in cold temperatures and repels water. It will drive water out of the pothole and adhere to the surface underneath.
• Hot Mix Asphalt – Hot mix asphalt (HMA) is the designation given to asphalt mixtures that are heated and poured at temperatures between 300 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Custom Mixes – There are many custom mixes of asphalt blends, with plenty of specialty mixes to ensure we have the right kind of asphalt for every application.

Budgeting

If you’re a business owner you should leave room in your budget for a pavement restoration project every 10 years. You may not need the work done every 10 years, but it’s best to layout your budget as if you would, just in case.

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