Asphalt is one of the most common ways to pave your driveway or your parking lot. Asphalt is a bitumen substance that is made by mixing bitumen with a solvent and applying it when it’s still hot and liquid. Once it cools, it hardens and forms a great surface for driving and parking. It’s also used for makeshift basketball courts, tennis courts, and other multiple-use surfaces. If you are looking for a driveway or a parking lot, you should consider an asphalt paving service. Asphalt will be applied in a few steps.
The Foundation
First, the foundation of the parking lot has to be laid. The ground on which the parking lot will be paved has to be scored and leveled. It will usually be made of soil; the soil is prepared by a company such as Colt Concrete & Asphalt. They will level and pack the ground so that it’s perfect for applying the asphalt.
Once the ground is leveled, the professionals will apply a layer of gravel, which will typically be made of several different sizes of gravel. At that point, the asphalt paving service can begin to lay the asphalt.
Laying the Asphalt
They will usually lay the asphalt by pouring it while it’s still hot and spreading it until it’s even. How long this takes depends on the size of the parking lot and the ambient temperature. The temperature outside will determine how long before the asphalt hardens.
Sealcoating
Finally, the asphalt will be sealcoated. Sealcoating is a process of applying a petroleum-based coating to the surface of the driveway. That protective coating will keep the driveway from degrading due to physical as well as chemical damage. A sealcoated driveway can stay in great condition for several years; some last as long as ten years. You can also connect them on Facebook.