Turner Asphalt has many techniques at our disposal to repair failing pavements. Two of these are asphalt milling and full-depth reclamation. Both approaches are environmentally friendly and cost-efficient ways of giving a worn pavement new life.
Asphalt Milling & Reclamation
What Is Asphalt Milling?
Pavement milling is a great way to give aging or damaged surfaces a fresh look and increased stability. Not every surface can be saved with this method, but if the underlying subgrade is strong but the surface is showing signs of wear, the project is likely a candidate for asphalt milling.
We provide this service for projects that include:
- Road resurfacing preparation
- Parking lots
- Full or partial depth patching
- Perimeter transitions to integrate new pavement with old
The Pavement Milling Process
The asphalt milling process involves large machinery like an asphalt milling machine that removes a predetermined depth, leaving the levels below intact. The goal is to provide a proper plane so it can be resurfaced afterward.
Preparation
Our team removes any debris, cleans the surface, and assesses the condition of existing pavement.
Asphalt Milling
Then, using the asphalt milling machine, we remove the top layer and grind the material down to crushed asphalt so it can be repurposed.
Surface Repair
Next, we repair damaged areas in the subgrade to help create a strong foundation for new asphalt.
Application
We apply the fresh asphalt to the pavement and compress it with a rolling machine.
Finishing & Marking
We apply line striping and other road markings for safety and efficiency.
What Is Full Depth Reclamation?
This is another environmentally and budget-friendly way of revamping an existing paved surface. Asphalt reclamation is appropriate when the base level of the pavement has been compromised.
This process reclaims the materials in the failed surface to reuse when applying the new one. The asphalt and other materials are pulverized into crushed asphalt using specialized machinery then mixed with other elements to harden them and turn them into a new base layer. This is considered “green” because it recycles a lot of material and doesn’t require large trucks to haul in new materials and haul out old ones.
Key Benefits
- No Drainage Issues
- A Liability-Free Surface
- Improved Curb Appeal
- Boosted Property Value
Top Causes of Pavement Deterioration
Pavement deteriorates due to things like:
- Laying down the wrong asphalt thickness
- Too much traffic and weight load
- Poor water drainage
- Exposure to oil and gas
- Lack of needed maintenance
- Harsh climate changes
- Shifting ground
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The Southeast’s Premier Paving Concrete Provider
As the top full-service paving company across the Southeast, Turner Asphalt is your go-to contractor for new parking lots and road construction, repairs, concrete paving, street markings, seal coating, grading, road maintenance, and more.
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