7-Step Process For Asphalt Pavement Installation

7 STEPS PROCESS FOR

ASPHALT PAVEMENT INSTALLATION tarworksconstruction.co.za

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DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL Demolition and removal is completed using heavy machinery, including small bobcats and forklifts and when necessary, front loaders and large dump trucks. tarworksconstruction.co.za

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GRADING AND SLOPING Using laser-guided transits and automatic motor graders, on the surface to be paved to ensure that water will run off appropriately. Proper water drainage is vital to your asphalt tarworksconstruction.co.za

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PREPARE THE SUB BASE During the installation, base thickness, base stability, and compaction are essential steps. If the sub base is not appropriately compacted, the asphalt surface on top will not provide years of durability. tarworksconstruction.co.za

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UNDERCUTTING AND SUB BASE REPAIR Undercutting can be used to repair soft spots.

This process involves digging down below the surface 2 or 3 feet and replacing the underlying soft clay or soil with a stronger aggregate material. tarworksconstruction.co.za

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BINDER AND SURFACE COURSE The binder layer is large aggregate mixed with oil, making it very strong and durable. The binder layer can be thought of as the strength of any new asphalt surface. tarworksconstruction.co.za

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INSTALL NEW ASPHALT SURFACE This combination of materials creates jet-black asphalt that, when installed appropriately, provides a smooth ride and a shiny, attractive finished surface.

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BUTT JOINTS AND TRANSITIONS It is very rare to install an asphalt surface that does not connect to existing driveways, roadways or parking lots. As such, asphalt-paving contractors must find a way to smooth the transition from old surface to new.

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