How To Do Asphalt Paving - Rimacon

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How To Do Asphalt Paving
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Find Asphalt Paving Contractor

• It's important to feel comfortable with the
  person you hire. Ask your friends and family for
  recommendations. You want a contractor who will
  do a thorough job and who has the best equipment.
  Have discussions with potential contractors
  before hiring them. Study the contract to confirm
  everything you wish to be done is spelled out in
  the document.

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Remove Your Current Driveway Surface

• This might include breaking up existing concrete
  and removing the pieces or collecting loose
  gravel. The surface needs to be completely clean
  and clear before continuing. There should no
  grease or oil stains.

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Grade Your Driveway Slope.

• In order to achieve proper drainage and prevent a
  collapsed or heaved driveway, the surface should
  be graded so that water runs off to the sides or
  bottom.
• Run a hose at the top of your driveway to
  determine where the water runs. Keep in mind that
  this sub-base must be completely dry before
  putting in new asphalt so that the asphalt will
  adhere fully when installed.

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Compact The Base Soil

• A 3,000-pound (1,361 kg) twin drum roller is the
  best machinery for compacting soil and other
  surfaces. You may be able to rent one from an
  equipment rental outlet. If your contractor does
  not use this type of equipment, it is important
  to make sure that the soil is properly compacted.

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Cover The Base Soil With Crushed Rock

• The type of crushed rock used is crucial to
  proper drainage. The composition of the rock
  should be coarse and jagged. This type is usually
  called '3/4" minus' or 'Road-base' mix.

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Allow This Base To Settle For Approximately 1 Week

• Many Commercial Asphalt Paving contractors will
  skip this step due to time. The benefit of
  allowing the base to settle is a stronger, more
  naturally settled base. If the base material is
  not allowed to settle properly, it will most
  likely fail from movement occurring under the new
  asphalt.

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Choose An Asphalt Paving Size And Thickness

• The size of the aggregate used to create asphalt
  pavement ranges from 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch (1.27
  cm to 1.9 cm).
• Smaller aggregate is usually used for residential
  driveways because it gives a smoother appearance.
  If the aggregate is larger, however, the pavement
  is stronger. The best layer thickness is 2 to 3
  inches (5.08 to 7.62 cm).

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Important Points

• Compact the asphalt with a heavy roller
• Treat the edges of the driveway
• Keep proper maintenance

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