Asphalt pavements are known for their visual appeal and durability, and these qualities have helped make asphalt paving the leading choice in North America. However, there are many other benefits to be gained from selecting asphalt paving.
What Are the Advantages of Asphalt Paving?
Compared to concrete, asphalt pavement is more economical and faster to install, maintain, and repair. A new asphalt pavement can often be ready for traffic within 48 hours, and the time is typically even less for maintenance and repair procedures. The disruption to traffic is minimized, and this minimizes the impact to your residents, customers, or employees. Furthermore, the reduction in sun glare, enhanced visibility of pavement markings, and superior traction mean that asphalt pavements are safer than most other paving choices.
What Are Some Appropriate Uses of Asphalt Paving?
Due to asphalt paving’s versatility, it can be used to pave virtually any area. Suburban cul-de-sacs, rural roads, playgrounds, parking lots, urban boulevards, tennis courts, busy highways, private drives, walking trails, bike paths, airport runways, racetracks, and basketball courts are just a few examples of areas that can be paved with asphalt.
Why Is the Choice of an Asphalt Contractor Critical?
When it comes to asphalt paving, there are many pieces that need to be evaluated, coordinated, and executed, and a misstep during any phase of the project could be disastrous. Therefore, the successful completion of an asphalt paving project relies heavily on the contractor’s expertise. Asphalt contractors need a thorough understanding of how the soil at the site, the pavement’s expected load, and the surface and subterranean drainage will impact the design of the pavement. They must know which of the various asphalt mixes will provide the best combination of longevity, smoothness, appearance, and economy to deliver the desired results. Contractors must have the proper types of equipment, and the equipment must be well-maintained to avoid potential breakdowns that could lead to delays. It is also important for the contractor to have experienced, well-trained equipment operators and crew members. In addition, contractors need the ability to plan deliveries from the batch plant at the right intervals so that the asphalt can be placed and compacted while it is at the proper temperature. Make sure that the contractor you hire has the experience to handle your project, the integrity to avoid cutting corners, and the tools to complete your project on time, within budget, and to your satisfaction.
Let Peterson Grading & Paving Help
Whatever your asphalt paving needs might be, Peterson Grading & Paving can help. We have built our impressive reputation by consistently delivering superior work and exemplary service. Our asphalt services include paving, overlays, asphalt repairs, milling, and sealcoating, and our concrete services include the construction and repair of sidewalks, concrete parking lots, ramps, and concrete curbing. We also offer parking lot striping, pavement markings, parking lot signage, bollard installation, asphalt maintenance, marking removal, ADA compliance, warehouse striping, shot blasting, line removal, and epoxy coatings. We routinely provide our services to hotels, retailers, homeowner associations and condominium boards, property management firms, churches, facility managers, and educational institutions throughout the greater Los Angeles area and beyond. We offer free quotes, so call us at 949-402-6979, send an email to Ryan@GradePave.com, or submit our online form.