Posts Tagged ‘asphalt contractor’

Can UV Light Damage Your Asphalt Driveway?

Thursday, July 18th, 2024
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Can sunlight damage your asphalt driveway? Find out here.

If you are reading this article, you have likely heard that UV light can damage your asphalt driveway. The truth is that many things can damage asphalt beside the hot summer sun. Who knows? Some of the culprits might surprise you. Follow along as we go over the many things that can damage your asphalt driveway.

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Understanding Asphalt Compaction

Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
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Asphalt compaction is a huge part of the asphalt paving process. We do it right!

What makes smooth and durable asphalt pavement? Asphalt compaction does. It’s a critical process that ensures the longevity and stability of pavement installations. Asphalt compaction involves compressing the layers to eliminate air voids and accomplish a dense, solid surface.

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Types of Asphalt in Road Construction

Friday, May 10th, 2024
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There’s more than one type of asphalt in road construction! Learn about them here.

You would be surprised how many variations of asphalt there are. Yes, that’s right–the black hard stuff that makes up our driveways, streets, highways, and parking lots, and those examples are just the start. Asphalt is more than just the blacktop on the surface; let’s dive into all the different types of asphalt in road construction that might apply to your Maryland roads. Reliable Contracting knows all about asphalt and is happy to work with you on your road construction or repair project!

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The Importance of Asphalt Layers

Friday, November 17th, 2023
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There’s more beneath the surface of a driveway, road, or parking lot, and its quality matters!

You might be installing a new asphalt road or driveway and have learned how to maintain your future blacktop. You might already be aware of the dangers of asphalt cracks and potholes, but that is just a surface understanding of what it really takes for asphalt to stand the test of time. One cannot overstate the importance of asphalt layers; asphalt integrity is more than blacktop-deep.

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