FAQ'S

The average lifespan of asphalt varies significantly by usage., ranging from 10-15 years for high-traffic areas to 20-30 years for residential driveways and low-traffic areas.

It is recommended to seal coat every 2-3 years, or sooner if you observe signs like fading, staining, or cracking. For commercial parking lots with heavy traffic, sealing may be needed more frequently, every 1-2 years.

Seal coat usually needs 3-4 hours to dry for light foot traffic under ideal conditions. However, you should wait 24-48 hours before driving on it. Factors like temperature, humidity, and rain can affect drying times. For best results, wait 48-72 hours and ensure the weather forecast predicts at least 24-48 hours of dry weather after application.

Yes, asphalt millings are durable enough to withstand NY's harsh winter weather. The recycled asphalt particles bind together, creating a strong and resilient surface that performs well even in cold climates.

Item #4 is a type of construction aggregate, or gravel, made up of crushed stone, sand, and dirt, sometimes including recycled concrete or asphalt. It's commonly used as a base for driveways, patios, and roadways because its mixture of fines allows it to compact solidly, providing a stable foundation.

Millings refers to the crushed remnants of asphalt removed by a milling machine during road maintenance or reconstruction. This process involves grinding off existing asphalt layers to prepare a surface for a new overlay, level the pavement, or adjust grades. The collected millings are then reused as a durable and affordable material in new asphalt mixes, as a base or sub-base for roadways or as a fill material.

The purpose of Item #4 is to provide a strong, well-draining foundation. The mix of aggregate sizes in Item #4 allows it to achieve a high level of compaction, creating a very stable and long-lasting foundation.

Tar & Chip paving looks similar to asphalt but uses a different installation process. Successive layers of gravel, hot liquid asphalt, and more loose stone are laid over the surface and compressed.