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Often, all an asphalt driveway needs is maintenance and minor repairs, but there are other instances when it’s time to replace the driveway or to install a driveway where there wasn’t one before. Starting fresh like this is a big job, but it ensures that your home’s driveway will be in good shape from the start, which minimizes the risk that you’ll need serious repairs in the future. Ready to have a new asphalt driveway installed or to explore your options? Consult with a long-standing Pittsburgh residential asphalt services company today.
Your Driveway – Your Way
Once you establish that you need a driveway installation, there are several steps in the process, and they begin with formulating a plan and a timeline that works for you.
Demolition and Removal
The first order of business is removal of the surface that will be paved – whether that means a current driveway or not. Demolition involves heavy machinery, and once completed, the debris created must be removed. Used asphalt is readily recyclable, and concrete can also be used in the creation of versatile new asphalt.
Grading and Sloping
From here, the ground must be graded and sloped to ensure proper water drainage that bolsters the longevity of your driveway and helps protect your home’s foundation. Water is a primary cause of damage to asphalt, which state-of-the-art laser-guided transits, as well as automatic graders, help to eliminate.
Laying the Sub-base
One of the most important elements of your new asphalt surface is, perhaps counterintuitively, its sub-base. This fundamental level serves the following critical purposes:
- Providing a stable surface that supports the new pavement
- Serving as a frost barrier that helps minimize the damage caused by water that freezes and then thaws throughout the fall and winter months
Factors like base thickness and stability, compaction, and installation all play key roles in relation to how well your driveway will serve your needs – and how well it will hold up into the future.
Adding the Binder and Surface Course
After the sub-base is laid and any soft areas are addressed, the binder, which is a layer made of large aggregate combined with oil, will be added. This is what makes asphalt so strong, durable, and suitable for a wide range of projects.
Installing the New Asphalt Surface
Now that the asphalt support system is in place, it’s time to add the top layer of fresh asphalt, which creates that smooth ride you’re going for. Small aggregate, sand, and oil make up surface asphalt, which creates its signature appearance – jet black, shiny, and smooth.
The Final Roll
The finishing touch is the final roll, which ensures that your driveway’s surface will be smooth, compact, and long-lasting.
Consult with a Seasoned Pittsburgh Residential Asphalt Services Company Today
In our 30 years of business, Johnny’s Asphalt in Pittsburgh has earned a stellar reputation for quality residential asphalt services, and we appreciate the opportunity to also serve you. Learn more about what a new asphalt installation can do for you and your home by contacting us online or giving us a call at 1-888-233-1646 today.