Hello folks, this week on our blog check out Damon talking about overlaying your driveway or parking lot to get extra life out of your asphalt. Check it out here. Thank you. Please email absolutepaving@gmail.com for a free estimate.
Paving Fabric
Hello Folks, we just added a new video to our YouTube channel about Paving Fabric. Check it out, and let us know what you think! Click here to watch
Compacted Thickness
Hi Folks, Damon just posted a new video on compacted thickness on our YouTube channel. In this weeks video you will learn about how contracts may be misleading when discussing the thickness of asphalt for the final product. Be sure to check out the video and come back as we will be posting more on our blog as well as our YouTube channel. Thank you!
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post paving notes
How long can we stay off my driveway? When can I walk on my driveway? I see lines on my freshly paved driveway? Can we drive on parking lots once paved?
All great questions to ask when you have a brand new paved surface.
2 to 3 days is prime for statying off freshly paved areas. if it's 90 or hotter, stay off longer, 5 days is best.
One can walk on the new asphalt right away. Keep in mind, it is HOT, and could burn your feet and your pets pads! But your body weight will not hurt the new aspahlt.
Once you can drive in the new aspahlt, you may see surface blemishes. Areas that look rough, or have tire marks, etc... All this is normal. And will fade over a short period of time. Once the oil is evaporated out of the top layer, marks will stop showing as much. But it is OK!! It is only temporary.
Do not park cars for long period of times ( days/weeks) on freshly paved surfaces. Move the wheels around if you must.
Slight cracking on sides of asphalt driveway...this will happen if soil is not flush with the new asphalt paving. If the driveway sits higher up, then have soil brought in and graded to the edges, seed, and straw it!! It will stabalize the side from pulling.
Enjoy your new investment! It adds curb appeal !