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Tuesday, Dec 13, 2022 |
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From everyone at Asphalt Enterprises, we would like to wish you Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings, and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! Looking back, we appreciate your loyalty and look forward to maintaining our relationships as well as forging new ones in 2023! Winter Time Paving Weather is an important factor when paving/placing hot asphalt mix, especially in the wintertime. Asphaltic concrete (hot asphalt mix) cannot be placed if the existing surface is wet and/or frozen. Also, the placement cannot begin until the minimum temperature is in accordance with the following table. The temperature must be checked in the shade, away from artificial light. Please also keep in mind that wind chill must also be taken into account, since cold winds will cool asphalt quicker before and during placement.
Please schedule all of your large projects that require one inch lifts (Perma-Flex paving) when the temperatures are at least 55°F and rising, preferably in the months of April through October. Also, the more a parking lot is cut up (islands, tight areas, etc.) the greater the risk of raveling (loose aggregate) occurring due to the need for handwork which will prematurely cool the hot mix. Shorter days also make wintertime paving more problematic since optimal temperatures only last a few hours. Asphalt requiring thicker lifts can be placed in temperatures a little cooler as per above, especially in the case of saw-cut repairs. Make sure the paving company you select has adequate compaction equipment on site, as well as ample help since winter paving is more delicate and requires more attention and experienced crews. When in doubt, postpone work until temperatures are well into the high 60+ range or give us a call and we can help you with our recommendations. Again, we strongly recommend that these projects be delayed for completion between spring and early fall. |
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Sincerely, |
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Gerry Signs President |
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Asphalt Enterprises, Inc. |