We all know that casting material from an overfed longitudinal joint across the fresh mat leads to segregation and poor density, so why are laborers still doing it? Train them to stop that.
Now, as we’re deep into the 2024 paving season, take the morning tailgate talk to remind laborers that breaking down the joint with manipulation by lutes and rakes that spread cooling dribbles of mix across a smooth mat on which the screed has already achieved 80% or more compaction is a poor paving practice.
If you see a co-worker casting mix across the mat today, speak kindly to suggest he stop that practice and perform a different activity to assist the team in getting a smooth, compactible surface.
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