Pinnacle Sealing

Did you know asphalt pavement is built in layers? The first step is to remove topsoil and compact the earth. Then, a base, which is constructed of stone or both stone and asphalt, is placed and compacted to help carry the load. Two more layers of hot mix asphalt finish the pavement.

Asphalt is made from refining crude oil. After everything of value is removed from the oil, the leftovers are made into asphalt cement for pavement. Man-made asphalt consists of compounds of hydrogen and carbon with minor proportions of nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen.

Did you just have a new driveway constructed? If it is made of asphalt, for the first couple months, try to avoid parking in the same exact spot on the driveway, and do not turn the wheel of your vehicle when it a stopped position. This will prevent major marks in the drive.

If your asphalt parking lot is deteriorated but still retains its structural integrity, then an overlay may be possible. This involves adding a new layer of asphalt directly over the old layer, and is thus very cost effective.

The durability of asphalt paving is in part dependent on the type of equipment used. Until the 1950s, most paving was compacted with both light and heavy rollers. Pneumatic tire rollers were the next advancement, and today, vibratory steel wheel rollers are commonly used.

While cracks in your concrete or pavement are common, they shouldn't be ignored. When left on their own, these cracks will widen over time, resulting in water seepage and/or possibly a loss in structural integrity.

When it comes to parking lots paving and construction, the thickness is usually adjusted depending on the anticipated load. Thus, for areas for loading and truck parking, the thickness will need to be greater than that intended for passenger vehicle parking.

Did you know that the first recorded use of asphalt used in road building material was in Babylon all the way back around 625 BC during the reign of King Naboppolassar? Procession Street in Babylon was paved with asphalt and burnt brick all the way from the palace to the north wall of the city.

An important part of maintaining your asphalt driveway involves having it periodically sealed. Not only will this help your driveway to look its best, but the sealant will protect the surface, ensuring that it lasts much longer.

What exactly is hot-mix asphalt made from? As one of the most popular types of asphalt, hot-mix asphalt is created mainly from a combination of stone, sand and gravel mixed together with an asphalt binder that is derived from crude oil. The binder typically makes up about 5% of the mixture.

Cart paths are an excellent way to prevent too much wear from occurring around tees, fairways, and greens. With the increasing need for golf carts to speed up play, a solid surfaced path will last much longer and need less care than a gravel path.

Having your asphalt pavement resurfaced is a smart and cost-effective way to maintain its attractive appearance and extend its functional life. Professional resurfacing involves patching any cracks and repaving the entire surface with a fresh coat of asphalt.

Applying sealants or overlays is a multi-step process. The first stage is to completely clean the surface of debris and it must be dry. In addition, rain or the threat of rain will cause delays in the project.