Ontario Concrete & Paving Co. Inc.

Did you know that asphalt is made of aggregate (a mixture of stones and sand) and liquid asphalt cement? Basically, the asphalt cement is heated until it becomes a liquid, and then it is ready to mix with the aggregate.

Unfortunately, customers and vendors may try to hold you liable for any damage your crumbling parking lot causes them. If you’re getting complaints about flat tires in the lot, it’s definitely time to consider repaving the area.

In the constructing of asphalt driveways, the general rule of thumb is that the compacted thickness of each layer is typically around three quarters the thickness of loose hot asphalt mix. Driveways will need a minimum compacted thickness of 2 inches of hot mix asphalt.

Derived from the Latin, gregare, to herd, aggregate describes collected materials. In our industry, aggregate refers to the sand or gravel added to cement to make concrete and mortar, or the sand and gravel added to asphalt to make what is known as asphalt cement.

Is your asphalt driveway cracked and broken? You can get a new driveway, or get the current asphalt repaired and seal coating. You can also use your older driveway as a base and get a chip seal stone layer put over it for a whole new look.

The word pavement can have different meanings. In the US, pavement can refer to the type of material, such as brick, concrete or asphalt, or to any hard, durable surface designed for foot or vehicular traffic, while in Britain, it’s synonymous with sidewalk.

Modern road-making techniques first started showing up in the 1800s. The Scottish engineer John McAdam built multi-layer roadbeds of gravel and crushed stone aggregate, then pressed them together with a heavy roller. He was a municipal surveyor, and his first project was the Bristol Turnpike in 1816.

Did you know that asphalt driveways are resistant to cracking? This is because the material is more flexible (as it is in part made out of oil). However, having a stable sub grade is critical to the durability of the material.

When searching for an asphalt paving contractor, we recommend that you inquire about years of experience, trade association memberships, and whether they carry liability insurance. Also, ask to see a picture portfolio of their work, and insist that the contractor provide references.

There are several benefits of hot mix asphalt for residential applications. Not only is the resulting driveway strong and durable, but the asphalt mixture is engineered to withstand freezing and thawing cycles and is unaffected by salt.

To improve a replacement paved surface, existing asphalt can be ground up and pulverized. The crushed asphalt is mixed with the existing underlying stone base, compacted and leveled to create a stronger foundation for new pavement.

Whether it's your children turning 16, relatives moving in, or you're getting married, sometimes new cars are added to your household, which can make it hard to fit all of them in the driveway. Fortunately, a paving expert can expand your driveway to give you more space.

One of the most important concerns of municipal roadway authority is making sure the public traveling on the roads are safe. This is a major reason to repave or improve roadways. The smoother surface will make them much safer to travel over.