Commercial and Residential Paving
Selecting the appropriate mixes and following good construction
practices is critical to achieving long-term performance of commercial
pavements and driveways. The appropriate asphalt mixtures for these
applications are not the same as those used for high traffic
installations.
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Three of the essential elements of constructing a long-lasting
asphalt driveway or parking lot are subgrade preparation, drainage and
pavement thickness design. If any of these steps are flawed, the
driveway or parking lot will probably not meet expectations.
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If you are in the asphalt business, you probably have had a neighbor
ask, "How do I get a good driveway?" Or, you may have been asked by a
property manager, "What can I do about this problem with my parking
lot?" The answers to these questions are not complicated, yet they
remain a mystery to a lot of owners.
Good design, good materials, proper construction, along with timely
maintenance will contribute to having a trouble-free driveway. A
well-designed and properly constructed driveway should last for 20 years
or more. A poorly designed and poorly constructed driveway can fall
apart in as little time as one year. A similar life-span applies to
commercial parking lots.
In addition to the engineering decisions (thickness, materials,
construction details, etc.), there are some management choices that
greatly affect the pavement performance. These include selecting a
contractor and monitoring the quality of his work.
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