In addition to its safety and durability, asphalt continues to be the most versatile pavement material there is. It is smooth, solid, safe and quiet – qualities that you want for your pavement. Pavement structures are designed to handle all kinds of load without any issues. You can customize the asphalt to better absorb noise and reduce splash during rainstorms.
Race tracks and commercial airports use asphalt because of all its preferable characteristics. It provides smooth driving experience coupled with excellent traction which improves the ride and provides safety for the passengers .The speed of asphalt construction also contributes to its popularity on roads and other commercial facilities. It is an ideal choice for busy roads and aviation surface because of all its capabilities.
No matter where you decide to use asphalt, it will be a great choice. It provides the best value for your money with its low life cycle cost and high residual value.
Here are the most common types of asphalt:
Perpetual pavement
Perpetual pavement is based on multi-layer paving technology designed to extend the life of any road. A strong but flexible base layer is placed at the bottom to prevent cracks from forming at the bottom of the pavement. The base middle layer is stronger to add stability. The top part will be the driving surface and is the part prone to damage. The top part can last for years but is repaired periodically. This setup reduces the work time and maintenance cost of the pavement. Asphalt is recyclable as well which further reduce the cost of the whole project.
Porous Asphalt
Porous asphalt allows water to seep through the surface into the soil below the pavement. This is the common choice for parking lots to improve water management and improve the quality of ground water.
Quiet Asphalt
This asphalt is used to reduce noise pollution. By using stone mix asphalt, you can reduce the tire noise for up 50%. This is a great choice for parking lots if you have many neighbors or just want to have a quiet ride.
Hot Mix Asphalt
Hot mix asphalt is the ideal choice for driveways because its finished appearance complements the home. It is a strong and durable type of asphalt that can withstand extreme weather changes like freezing and thawing. Hot mix asphalt is invulnerable by salt during the winter which reduces the maintenance.
Warm Mix Asphalt
Warm mix asphalt uses technologies that allow paving in lower temperature. This is a more environmental-friendly way of asphalt paving because it saves fuel, limits greenhouse gas emission.