Because these Paser descriptions were so short, I’m including two asphalt damage suggestions in today’s blog. Reflection cracks Cracks in overlays reflect the crack pattern in the pavement underneath. They are difficult to prevent but not hard to correct. A quick overlays with FloMix will solve the problem with no digout or removal. Slippage [...]
Asphalt Damage, Part 4, Distortion
Shoving or rippling is caused by surfacing material displacing crossways to the direction of traffic. It can develop into washboarding when the asphalt mixture is unstable because of poor-quality aggregate or improper mix design. Very large repairs can be handled by milling smooth and overlaying with stable asphalt mix. This may not last for a [...]
Asphalt Rutting
Rutting is displacement of material, creating channels in wheelpaths. It is caused by traffic compaction or displacement of unstable material. Severe rutting (over 2”) may be caused by base or subgrade consolidation. Repair minor rutting with a thin layer of FloMix. Severe rutting may require some preplacement of BlakRok before completing the repair with FloMix.
Asphalt Damage, Part 3, Asphalt Polishing
Polishing Polishing is a smooth slippery surface caused by traffic wearing off sharp edges of aggregates. Repair with sealcoat or thin bituminous overlay using skid-resistant aggregate.
Asphalt Damage, Part 2, Flushing
Flushing is excess asphalt on the surface caused by a poor initial asphalt mix design or by paving or sealcoating over a flushed surface. It appears as a shiny, black surface caused by liquid asphalt migrating to the pavement surface. The result is a smooth surface on the pavement.Repair by blotting with sand, using lime [...]
Asphalt Damage, Part 1, Raveling
This week I begin detailing the types of asphalt damage as described in the Paser Manual. The manual is intended to assist local officials in understanding and rating the surface condition of asphalt pavement. It describes 12 types of defects and provides a simple system to visually rate pavement conditions. The rating procedure is used as condition [...]
Defining the Benefits of Roklin’s Repair Products
smooth /smuð/ adverb, verb, noun, adjective 1. free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road. SMOOTH, as in the ride provided by FloMix (asphalt) or FlexSet (concrete) repairs. en·dur·ing /ɛnˈdʊərɪŋ, -ˈdyʊər-/ adjective 1. lasting; permanent: a poet of enduring greatness. ENDURING describes how FloMix and FlexSet repairs are long-lasting. [...]
Spring Is Here
Now that the weather is improving, snow is melting, roads are drying, asphalt cracks and concrete cracks are appearing. This is the time to fix your pavement. Asphalt cracks and concrete cracks quickly turn into alligatoring and potholes. Simplify your pothole repair Polyurethane repair kits are faster and easier Repairs are fast and long-lasting Internet [...]
Your Four-leaf Clover
Who was Saint Patrick? Saint Patrick was the missionary credited with converting the Irish to Christianity in the A.D. 400′s. What is Saint Patrick’s Day? It is the Irish holiday honoring Saint Patrick and Irish heritage and to wear green and have a good time. What is the significance of the Shamrock or three-leaf clover? Saint [...]
Daylight Savings Approaches
With Daylight Savings fast approaching, that means we can expect better weather. Better weather means you can get out there and fix the potholes, cracks, alligatoring and more on your damaged asphalt and concrete. Whatever the condition of your pavement, Roklin has options for repair. So long as the base is solid, FloMix, FlexSet, Concrete [...]
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