An Economical Approach To Installing Paved Surfaces

Damaged roadways or abandoned parking lots may provide an invaluable resource that business and residence owners can benefit from. RAP (reclaimed asphalt pavement) is a material with considerable use value. Old pavement can be torn up, sorted, and run through a grinding process. As a result, a new lot or another hardscaped surface can be installed for considerably less money than projects that utilize unadulterated asphalt products.

Cost Savings

Asphalt that has been reclaimed may be used to create a 3/4 inch coat that rests above a gravel base or an original layer of asphalt. Public roadways that are being laid out cost taxpayers a lot of money. Recycled asphalt driveways and parking lots that are privately owned and accessed can also be costly. The use of 3/4" recycled asphalt products will reduce extreme costs associated with the acquisition of cement, aggregate materials, and binders.

The reduced cost of recycled asphalt is beneficial to both the contractor and the client. A contractor may discover that recycled asphalt is more readily available than a fresh batch of asphalt. They will be able to invest less money upfront to obtain the materials they need and pass these savings on to each customer who hires them to perform a paving job.

The Recycling Process

A grinder, a sifter, or a specialized asphalt recycling machine may be used to restore asphalt back to its original state. A contractor may employ a team of workers who will be responsible for inspecting old pavement. Next, the workers will use tools and machinery to rip up the old asphalt that is being recycled. Machinery that is used to pulverize asphalt will contain a motor and a grinder. The equipment contains a heating apparatus that will soften cement and aggregate materials.

The materials that are dispensed will be evenly blended to a consistency that is typically used to install commercial and residential pavement. Batches of recycled asphalt can be prepared on demand. The process takes less time to complete than the standard manufacturing process that is used to create a brand new batch of asphalt.

A contractor may offer products that are visually and physically composed in the same way as new asphalt. Recycled materials can be just as hardy as new ones. They will bind to gravel or other paved surfaces and can be coated with a clear or dark sealant. The sealant will help recycled asphalt retain its color and texture.

For more information, contact a company like Boulder Recycled Aggregate.

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