As soon as the harsh weather from the winter season is over, it’s time for a thorough visual inspection of your paved areas. Take note of any damage – even the smallest of cracks could develop into something more serious.
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The long awaited and highly anticipated spring season is almost here! The sun will be shining, temperatures are climbing and snow is melting to reveal… Oh No! Severe asphalt damage! Without proper sealcoating and protection from the elements, your asphalt pavement most likely will need attention after taking the brunt of the winter season.
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Asphalt is perhaps the most popular type of driveway in the United States given that is excellent for all types of climates. Even though asphalt is extremely durable in all conditions, it will still need some maintenance to ensure that you get the most out of your asphalt driveway. We have listed some helpful tips and trick to do in the summer months.
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When your driveway looks like shattered glass or a drunken spider’s web or an icy lake breaking under your feet, it’s time to take action. Metaphors aside, at some point a “rip and replace” of your driveway is the only way to remedy an ongoing situation.
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An experimental study published in the journal of Science of the Total Environment found that face masks can be recycled to make roads. A one kilometer stretch of a two-lane road would use approximately 3 million masks and divert 93 tons of waste from landfill.
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James Kurpiel practices proactive maintenance before the busy sealmaster coating season by cleaning his sealcoating tanks. “We have to get inside the tank to clean it,” he said. “Getting inside a tank is a nasty job, but when I do it I know it’s done right.”
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Asphalt Heat Distress can have a damaging effect on your pavement. During the warm summer season and even more so during extreme and prolonged periods of heat, the sun’s UV rays can cause the asphalt to fade in color and can also create soft spots, which if left alone can lead to potholes.
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Immediately upon being laid, new asphalt pavement begins the process of oxidation. This is the reaction of oxygen exposure wherein molecular processes begin the process of creating bonding sites or layers within the asphalt itself.
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Some property management during the fall or autumn months can ensure that you won’t be facing larger problems during the winter months. While inspecting your property and/or residence don’t forget to look down and consider asphalt freeze-thaw cycle protection during the upcoming cold season.
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Milling, which in essence is grinding the asphalt to a predetermined depth thereby making room for a new layer of asphalt to be paved into the milled area. Milling is performed by construction equipment called milling machines or cold planers. These machines use a large rotating drum to remove and grind the road surface.
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