New Pavement
Create a Smooth, Long-Lasting Surface
Whether you are expanding an existing parking lot or putting in a new lot or driveway, asphalt is a great, cost-effective option that provides years of use and a smooth finish.
When you are installing new pavement, you want to make sure it is done right so it will last. That is why you want to hire an experienced, knowledgeable paving company like Smooth Paving.
We have experience with projects large and small, from roadways to parking lots to driveways, high traffic areas to low. We know that, when it comes to asphalt, one size does not fit all.
One of our highly trained experts will be happy to inspect your space and provide you advice on the right steps to take.
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Advantages of Asphalt Paving
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Asphalt is durable
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Maintenance on Asphalt is Easy
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Asphalt Provides a Smooth Surface
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Asphalt is Recyclable
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It is a cost-effective option
Our Asphalt Paving Process
Site Preparations and Inspections
Paving projects, when done right, consist of much more than showing up and slapping some asphalt down.
First, the site must be cleared of anything that would hinder the paving process. Any existing surfaces will have to be removed. The same for any site obstructions.
We will also inspect the site to do precise planning for the steps ahead.
Is there an existing base layer that can be used or will the base layer be built up from the soil? Are there grading issues that must be addressed? Is there any work that needs to be done to strengthen the soil before the base layer is applied?
Forming the base
Asphalt isn’t just laid down on top of the soil. If the site doesn’t already have one, we must first lay down a base layer.
To achieve a quality new paved surface, a solid base is of the greatest importance. It will help provide strength for the parking lot, driveway, or road. This is especially crucial for high-traffic areas.
The thickness of the base layer will depend on, among other things, what the surface will be used for. A walking path would have different specifications than a busy shopping center parking lot or heavily traveled roadway.
The base for Smooth Paving new asphalt construction is crushed aggregate. Our in-house qualified grading crews install the stone and prepare the subbase in preparation for the installation of the new asphalt.
As with every step of forming an asphalt pavement, the base course will be compacted before we move on to the next step.
First Layer of Asphalt
For new projects asphalt is typically installed in two layers, depending on the thickness of the asphalt being laid down as well as how much traffic a parking lot has.
The first layer is typically known as the binder course.
The two main ingredients in asphalt are aggregate (crushed rock or other similar materials) and a binding agent known as bitumen that gives asphalt its distinctive black color.
In the binder course, the size of the stones in the aggregate tends to be larger. This provides greater strength for pavement, which is especially crucial for high-traffic surfaces.
This layer will also be thicker than the top coat of asphalt in order to, again, provide the surface with greater strength and stability.
Top Layer of Asphalt
After the binder course is applied, the final layer is called the surface course.
The surface course is what gives asphalt its smooth finish, one of the reasons it is among the most popular pavement surfaces in the world.
In order to achieve that smoothness, as well as the clean look of newly poured asphalt, the aggregate in the surface course is smaller than in the binder course. It generally runs half an inch or smaller in size.
Why it is Key to Hire a Reputable, Experienced Asphalt Company
When you are putting in a new surface, be it a business’s parking lot or your home’s driveway, you want it to last.
The good news is that, when properly installed and maintained, asphalt does last. With a proper maintenance schedule, our clients should expect their surface to last 30 years or more.
If it isn’t installed correctly, however, that drops significantly.
One of the leading causes of asphalt failure is improper pavement thickness. If a company either isn’t experienced enough to know the load calculations or the differences needed for different uses, you might end up needing a new parking lot or driveway in a few years.
Alternatively, if the company isn’t reputable, they might apply less asphalt than they should to save money and get more profits (or meet an unreasonably low bid). And again, you end up paying.
At Smooth Paving, we know how to handle large projects, be it heavily trafficked parking lots or roadways. We know how to make asphalt surfaces that stand the test of time.
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