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Frequently Asked Questions ...

 

 

What is Hot Mix Asphalt?

Hot Mix Asphalt is a combination of approximately 95% stone, sand, or gravel bound together by  asphalt cement, a product of crude oil.

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What is the process of paving?

The asphalt cement is heated, combined, and mixed with the aggregate at a hot mix asphalt facility.  It is then loaded into trucks and transported to the paving site.  The trucks dump the hot mix asphalt into a hopper located at the front of a paving machine.  The asphalt is spread, then compacted using a heavy roller which is driven over the asphalt.

 

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What are some benefits of asphalt pavement?

Asphalt is safe and economical.  It is the longest lasting and most durable of all paving material.  It is also 100% recyclable!

 

 

When should I sealcoat my asphalt?

Generally, it takes 12 months for asphalt to cure.  Sealcoating should take place after that time.

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