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Asphalt Paving Driveway Maintenance Tips
2005 Brett S. Lane
Asphalt paving or Hot Mix Asphalt is
typically what one thinks of when installing driveways of new homes.
It is by far one of the least expensive methods for paving a surface
in new home construction sites. Properly installed asphalt paved
driveways have a life expectancy of about thirty or more years. These
asphalt paved driveways consist of rock particles, sand, and asphalt
cement, which make it flexible and durable at the same time. New
asphalt is by far the most flexible because it still retains many of
the lighter hydrocarbon oils that make up its DNA structure. Crushed
gravel makes up the foundation on which the asphalt is laid, to
promote stability of the asphalt structure. By laying five to eight
inches of gravel beneath the asphalt you are ensuring a greater life
expectancy for your asphalt driveway. Also by having your asphalt
paving company install your asphalt finish at least one foot before
the asphalt covers the gravel, you are allowing your asphalt driveway
to not crack when visitors drive to the edge of the finished surface.
This will give greater flexibility and allow your asphalt driveway to
look as nice as it can for as long as possible.
The next step is to seal your asphalt driveway after about six to nine
months. The new asphalt driveway must cure out over that time frame.
If sealed to quickly, the hydrocarbon oils that give the asphalt
paving its flexibility will cause it to be too flexible, thus,
allowing greater marks to exist over time. When it is time to seal
your asphalt paved driveway, remember to put at least two coats of
high quality seal coat over the entire driveway. This is to be
repeated every three to five years for the maximum life expectancy of
your asphalt paved driveway. By being patient and following this
advice, your asphalt paved driveway will be around for many years to
come. Take good care of it and it will definitely add character to
your home. Asphalt paving or Hot Mix Asphalt is and will always be the
best
alternative for those seeking to pave surfaces in a flexible manner.
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