Sunday, November 3, 2013

Install Pavements With Help Of Asphalt Paving Phoenix Contractors

By Alyce Powell


Asphalt pavements last for long, and due to their durability, resilience, and low maintenance, this is why contractors when installing paving surfaces in residential and commercial properties prefer them. To install pavements that last for many years and withstand the effects caused by environmental factors, you need to seek the services of reputable asphalt paving Phoenix contractors. It will cost you substantial amount of money to install asphaltic pavements and you need to have them installed properly.

The ground should be excavated properly and the subgrade compacted firmly to form a strong base for the pavements. Although the process of paving using asphaltic material may not be complex, it needs the right technique and modern equipments, which homeowners and businesses may not possess. Once you have installed the pavement, it immediately starts to cool and dry out.

When installing pavements, the ground should be excavated and the soil compacted to hold firmly the aggregate mixture. Once the asphaltic blacktop is installed, it starts cooling and dry out. Although you do not expect the blacktop to last forever, you need to make sure any defects are restored before further damages occur.

Initially, the oxidation process is helpful because it dries the oils and binders of the asphaltic materials, but when the curing reaches a stable form, the oxidizing process continues to take place. At this point, it starts to degrade the pavement. Besides, asphaltic blacktop suffers from effects of weather elements including sunlight, rainwater, snow, and gasoline products.

After installation, the asphaltic material will start oxidizing as oxygen and water constantly bathe the paving surface. Although initially the process of oxidation is necessary for the newly applied asphaltic pavement to cure and bind properly, as the chemical changes continue to take place, degradation occurs. The pavement layer is reduced to lose stones signifying that the binder material is wearing out.

Preventive maintenance is needed to keep the surfaces in good condition. To ensure that your pavements do not degrade fast, the blacktop may be sealed with sealcoat to preserve its quality. Any presence of defects on the surface should not be taken lightly. Even small cracks should be repaired immediately. Tiny hairline cracks develop as the pavement layer unravels.

Small hairline cracks that are not clearly visible may not be a cause for alarm but they need to be restored with use of a sealant cover. Applying sealcoat on blacktop restores the tiny cracks thus preventing absorption of water down the pavement. However, when they enlarge, the contractor may recommend other repair techniques such as crack sealing, patching, or an overlay.

In severely damaged pavements, removal and replacement technique is applied to install a new blacktop. Mostly, your pavement will degrade due to excessive loading, presence of thin surface or base, weak base or subgrade, poor drainage, and fine textured aggregate mix that has low penetration asphalt as well as absorptive aggregates. With the services of experienced asphalt paving Phoenix contractors, you can install pavement that are durable and last for long while providing the aesthetic value you need for your property.




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