It goes into our mixers to make more asphalt and base materials, helping reduce the environmental cost of the next asphalt driveways we lay. We also accept materials from other contractors. To learn more about how we recycle concrete into aggregate, read this blog! If you're interested in a new asphalt driveway, whether there's existing concrete or not, contact us today for a free estimate and consultation!
Milwaukee: Careers Resources Blog Request an Estimate. Asphalt Paving Blog. Subscribe to the Wolf Paving Blog. Mrugacz on Jul 24, When it comes down to it we recommend asphalt driveways over concrete for three main reasons: It has faster installation It has better resistance to weather It is more cost-effective However, if there's an existing concrete driveway, this presents new challenges. Laying asphalt over concrete creates two layers to worry about: The unprepared sub base The concrete itself If something is wrong with either of these layers, it will show through the asphalt.
Wolf Paving has engineers and paving professionals on staff with the knowledge and expertise to do the proper preparation needed to ensure your asphalt over concrete surface is built with durability. This means the team at Wolf Paving will ensure your new surface is installed properly with these steps:. At Wolf Paving, we own the materials and plants , which allows us to control the entire process and provide you with the highest quality custom asphalt mixes to meet your specific paving needs.
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Asphalt Paving Blog. Subscribe to the Wolf Paving Blog. Posted by J. Mrugacz on Jun 24, Well, the answer is yes! This can cause water puddling and tripping issues where the blacktop touches other paving.
The added two inches of blacktop might cause safety issues where the driveway abuts stairs and sidewalks. The added thickness of the blacktop can reduce the riser height at stairs. A tapered two-inch lip can create a stumbling hazard when people walk from adjacent paved surfaces onto the driveway. Keep in mind that your blacktop driveway may become a maintenance item every three to five years.
This is a name-brand blacktop sealer. Apply it when there's no chance of rain for 24 hours. To keep blacktop from degrading due to exposure to the elements and liquids such as gasoline, oil and hydraulic fluids, it's not a bad idea to keep a coat of premium sealer on it at all times.
Sealers aren't necessary because public roads are never sealed. The car traffic would wear off the film in a short time. Low-traffic driveways will not be an issue. This is a blacktop driveway near my last home.
If I were you, I'd seriously consider installing a thin concrete overlay on your driveway. It's possible to add an even thicker layer of concrete with small stones in it, but then you have the same safety issues I have already discussed.
This is an example of a concrete overlay. The thin overlay is in the lower left corner. You can see a coat of cement paint on the old concrete. Look at the paint under the tape measure. Copyright Tim Carter. There are professional companies that can stamp and colorize the thin overlays if you want a truly distinctive driveway.
Stamped concrete is not a do-it-yourself DIY project unless you have lots of experience and many friends who can assist you. The concrete overlay project is very DIY friendly as you don't have to do the entire driveway on one day or even a weekend. You can apply the overlay to one or two sections of driveway at a time.
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