BUDGET ASPHALT REPAIRS
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What is asphalt?
Asphalt, Bitumen, Blacktop and Tarmac are just some of the terms used to describe asphalt. They are basically all the same and comprised of aggregate stone or road base, mixed with sand or gravel. A refined oil binder is added to the mix which is then heated causing it to become both pour-able and spreadable.
June 30 2017
Do I need to replace all of the broken asphalt?
The short answer is usually no. The beautiful thing about asphalt is that it lends itself easy repairs. As with any hard surface, with age and use some deterioration during the life-cycle is to be expected. Providing it was laid correctly in the first place, asphalt repairs typically mean tending to cracks as they occur and properly filling potholes when they appear. Unlike concrete, this can usually be done without digging up the whole area and then having to deal with large blocks of concrete that make their way into landfill. Of course, an occasional resurface will also help to keep your asphalt areas looking beautiful as well.
June 12 2017
What can I do to prevent asphalt breaking down?
Preventative maintenance is key to keeping your asphalt in tip-top condition. For commercial areas, it is a good idea to budget for crack filling at least once a year. Usually, a few hundred dollars spent inspecting and repairing small problems will save you thousands down the track when and if complete resurfacing is required.
May 23 2017
Increasing car parking areas
More cars on the roads means more parking problems for unit complexes / shopping centres / residential houses / commercial property etc. However, there are some solutions - and we can help! We can visit your site and design a plan to increase car spaces, taking into account the confines of the asphalt areas you have available. Or we can re-design your area to produce more car spaces.
There are many advantages to optimising your asphalted parking spaces. It can increase turnover for your business or make a site more accomodating for tenants, just to name a few.
At Budget Asphalt, we have the solutions. Call now to book an appraisal.
May 9 2017
What is the main cause of potholes?
In one word, water. If the asphalt surface and base are not properly laid, penetration of water into the asphalt base is the main cause of potholes. It often begins with oxidation of the surface which causes the asphalt to dry out, eroding the top layer and exposing the larger aggregate below. The result is surface cracks which if left untreated, grow and allow water to penetrate. When this happens, water penetrates through the base of the asphalt causing it to shift which leads to more cracking and leaves a depression in the surface. As water pools in the surface depression, the asphalt further degrades. What results is a pothole! When the asphalt reaches this stage, proper repair is the only solution. This means replacing the old asphalt and properly sealing the area.
May 2 2017