One of the more interesting aspects of living in the south is driving along, the smaller country roads and simply enjoying the view. Most of these roads are paved in asphalt, primarily because it is a budget friendly material that provides quick, durable coverage. Thankfully, this material isn’t limited to use on roads alone. In fact, it may be the best way to finish a driveway, access road or parking area. This is only partly due to its low cost. Another factor in this decision is easy repairs and rapid resurfacing when required. Each of these steps ensures the integrity of the pavement as well as its longevity.
Surprisingly, an Asphalt Contractor Houston TX can use various types of products when covering the ground. For fresh installations that don’t require a lot of processing, such as surface grading or coating the dirt with oil, the placement of a tar chip surface may be the best solution. Unlike smooth asphalt, the surface to hold the tar chip doesn’t need much preliminary preparation. Plus, the tar chip surface can last for years with little degradation. This makes it a great base for other products once the material has cured. One downside to using this surface is the need to let the product cure for at least twenty-four hours before usage.
One benefit that an Asphalt Contractor Houston TX can provide is easy repairs. The typical asphalt repair is blended into the existing material by heating the patch and surrounding surfaces. This heats the oils in the asphalt, so they blend together thoroughly. Blending makes the bond stronger, so the patch looks and works just like the rest of the driving surface. This can be very important when the surface is a parking area that handles a lot of vehicles. Customers tend to get a little upset when the parking lot causes damage to their vehicle, and this can result in lost sales or profit.
For asphalt surfaces that are still in good shape, it may be wise to have the surface sealed, or the asphalt resurfaced. The two are not the same. Resurfacing restores the top of the asphalt by removing damaged areas and applying an extra layer of asphalt. Sealing is done on a finished surface. It is possible to seal a new asphalt driving area or one that has seen some use. Contact the experts at Teague’s Asphalt for more details.
