S & S Paving

Asphalt pavements are already more affordable than other traditional pavements, but did you know that they can also be built thinner? This further increases your cost savings!

While the quality of materials and the methods used to install new asphalt are important, the quality of the preparation is equally so. If the bed is not properly prepared, the asphalt will not sit properly and will deteriorate, compromising its projected service life.

Alligator cracks appear in asphalt parking lots as the paving material contracts over time. Fortunately, they are easy to repair, restoring the look of your parking lot and protecting it from extensive damage.

Asphalt is a petroleum-based material that is commonly used to pave surfaces that handle vehicle and foot traffic. When properly installed, it stands up well to changing weather conditions and the extremes of summer heat and winter freezes.

Permeable asphalt is not subject to the same freeze/thaw cycles as cracked, impermeable concrete. With permeable asphalt, the bed is prepared in a way that allows water to soak deep into the ground, away from the surface.

If you want to seal your newly paved asphalt driveway, we recommend waiting at least six weeks after installation for an oil-based sealer. If you are going to use a latex sealer, you should wait a year before sealing.

Asphalt paving contributes significantly to noise reduction from tire traffic on roads and highways. Different asphalt blends are available that reduce noise-generating friction while still providing superior skid resistance.

Highways are not the only locations where asphalt contributes to noise reduction. Asphalt runways also experience similar reductions when compared to concrete especially important for urban airports.

It takes about a year for a new asphalt driveway to completely cure. This must be kept in mind when the weather heats up so that you do not accidentally create ruts or valleys in the surface. Only turn car wheels while vehicles are in motion and make sure motorcycle kickstands rest on blocks.

For greatest safety, proper grading along with the use of permeable asphalt means less water accumulation on the highways. Asphalt roads constructed using these approaches reduce hydroplaning and other water-related problems.

We suggest using an oil-based sealer on new asphalt. Latex sealer works better as a top coat on older asphalt, refreshing the driveway aesthetically while providing a seal for the dull, cracking asphalt underneath. Asphalt surfaces should be resealed every two years or so.

Addressing cracks in your asphalt driveway is important. When water invades them and it freezes and thaws, it causes even greater damage. Cracks can be repaired by having a sealcoat applied or by laying down a new top coat.

Our experienced crews know that the critical elements for a long-lasting, low-maintenance asphalt driveway are the proper packing of the asphalt and the correct depth of crushed-stone base needed to support the asphalt surface.