Patching

Each year, AsphaltPro prepares a supplemental magazine focused on pavement preservation treatments, PreservationPro. Check out the articles featured in the May 2019 issue of PreservationPro below.

Road Science Gets the Credit Road Science, a Division of ArrMaz, announced that it successfully completed a comprehensive American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) On-Site Assessment and Quality Management System Evaluation of its research and development and customer support laboratory in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The review was conducted by AASHTO re:source over a […]

Here’s how Thermo-Lay’s truck-mounted pothole patching machine works.

Winter brings a few difficult situations that asphalt contractors must face.

When it comes to performing a lasting repair, the persistent freeze thaw cycles of northern Michigan can be a pain. “Two days ago, it was 50 degrees, now it’s 22 with 4 inches of snow on the ground–at least until the sun comes out and melts it,” said Traverse City Street Superintendent Mark Jones. “We […]

Cracks, wear and potholes are telltale signs of asphalt damage, leaving many property owners and managers searching for the best way to resolve these issues while keeping their asphalt in good condition. Oftentimes, those responsible for maintaining parking lots will default to sealcoating as the solution to various problems with asphalt. For asphalt pavement that […]

Patching is an important process in any pavement maintenance program. We have the ability to significantly increase the life of our patches if we pay attention to industry best practices. As with any other maintenance procedure, it’s important to make these repairs early. “There are fortunes to be saved just by changing a philosophy to […]