Asphalt Paving

What is Asphalt?

Asphalt is formed by the distillation of crude petroleum creating a paving material that has a cement-like consistency. Additives such as sand, filler and bitumen help to create the consistency. While most asphalt is black, it can feature a range of colors and patterns.

Asphalt is used most commonly for the construction of roads and highways. Since asphalt is quick and easy to install, it is preferred material for repairing roads in the shortest period of time. 

Asphalt has a smooth texture providing a smooth foundation for bike tracks, airport runways and racing tracks. It is also widely used for driveways and paths around the home!
 
Cost Savings

Asphalt is less expensive than other paving materials. It offers cost-saving not only in the materials, but its speed of application. A project is often completed within a fraction of the time of other methods, saving both time and money.

Asphalt dries fast and is ready to use quickly allowing traffic patterns to return to normal quicker than other methods.

 Asphalt is so quick and easy to use that it saves the public, government and contractors time.

Asphalt dries so fast that roads and highway traffic will not be blocked or held up for very long.

Durability

Asphalt is durable and has demonstrated its ability to stand up to sever weather conditions. Asphalt can also be designed for specific purposes, such as low or high-traffic density, weather conditions and types of traffic.

Safety

Asphalt’s smooth-like finish provides drivers skid resistance, reduced splash-back and better visual distinction between road markings. Asphalt also reduces the build-up of ice and snow on the roads, providing better all-weather safety.

Recycling 

Asphalt is recyclable. Its durability allows it to be used over and over again. Asphalt roads can be dug up and the material can then be reused to build another road with the same features and safety of the original. 

Asphalt is also environmentally friendly, reducing waste that finds its way into landfills or to accidental liquid spills into our waterways.

Maintenance

Asphalt is quick and easy to repair. By maintaining cracks and resealing roads, driveways and highways regularly, major degradation can be delayed. Even if major degradation does occur, asphalt can be re-laid.