Hardscapes - Asphalt Paving Material
About Asphalt Paving Materials
Summary on Asphalt Paving
Asphalt paving applications is still one of the most popular paving materials that is still currently used for vehicular and foot traffic in modern society throughout many nations world wide. It is also used for residential paving purposes that provide enhancement, beauty and safety as it is a non slip material for foot and vehicular traffic. The applications of such a sturdy material are very often used on various applications that include:
- Roads
- Airport
- Tennis Courts
- Bicycle tracks
- Highways
- Car Parks
- Basketball Courts
- Residential Paving
- Public Footpaths
The general public’s first perception of asphalt paving is always associated with gray and boring colors that are only assumed in terms of usage for roads and foot paths. But in fact the exiting aspects that many home owners don’t realize is that there are many colors, wonderful patterns and designs that can be achieved for residential paving applications such as: driveways, pathways, pool areas and courtyards that will complement and blend in beautifully with landscaped gardens and any external features on your property.
What is Asphalt Paving Materials Made From?
Asphalt paving materials are a high quality engineered mixture of aggregates which are sand, stone and gravel which are banded together with asphalt cement. The combination of asphalt materials possesses strength, durability and long life expectancy.
There are two options in appearance and features for asphalt paving: one is a continuous plain gray slab which is more often used on roads, foot paths and many public amenities and the other option is for enhancement where a color pigment can be added to the mixture that you have chosen. For patterns and designs in residential asphalt paving you can select a pattern and design which is a patterned rubber stamp or patterned mat which is stamped after the asphalt mixture has been laid and is a very similar process as to stamped concrete.
The Benefits and Advantages of Asphalt Paving Materials
The benefits and advantages of asphalt paving materials for commercial, community and residential applications are as follows:
- Cost less then other paving materials
- Available in many colors and patterns for residential and other enhancement purposes
- It is slip and skid resistant in wet or snow conditions
- Durable
- Versatile
- Long lasting
- Quieter then concrete applications
- Laying costs are less expensive as the time factor is less also
- Easy to maintain
- Environmentally friendly as the materials can be recycled
- Allows water to flow easily
- Reduces splash and tire spray during wet conditions
One of the biggest advantages of asphalt pavement for roads and highways is the delay and disruption to traffic is minimal as the laying process is usually done at night time and the drying time is within 24 hours for vehicular and foot accessibility. For residential paving this is also an advantage as asphalt paving materials will also dry within 24 hours for usage and accessibility without to much disruption to you and your family.
