9/27/2022 10:07:00 AM by Oz Pave

The fact that the majority of roads in America are made of asphalt it is likely that you have seen the durability and toughness. Asphalt is everywhere, and with good reason!

It's the durability of the asphalt which makes it such a preferred alternative for paving for private as well as public municipal and government use. From driveways to parking areas from sidewalks to highways asphalt is an excellent option.

Here are seven of the many benefits of asphalt for your next project paving.

1. Asphalt Paving Is Safer To Drive On Than Other Materials

Asphalt pavement has water-management properties, which means it has a high resistance to skids.

The excessive amount of surface water is the main cause of numerous accidents and fatalities in the US each year. Open-graded asphalt lets rainwater run right through the asphalt's surface, which helps reduce the amount of surface water that vehicles must traverse.

The dark shade of asphalt has many advantages too. It gives a great contrast to the color of road markings (just imagine concrete's lack in contrast against white and yellow paint markings). This provides drivers with more visibility even in the worst conditions and helps reduce accidents on the roads.

In addition, the darker hue of asphalt not only provides greater visibility for road markings but it reduces glare, making driving more relaxing and less demanding on the drivers' eyes.

The color of asphalt also causes the melting of snow and ice more quickly (black absorbs heat more quickly than lighter shades) and that means less shoveling of snow.

 

2. Asphalt Paving Is 100% Recyclable

Asphalt is the most recycled substance - it's currently being recycled at a rate of more than 90%.

The asphalt industry recycles more than 100 million tonnes of asphalt each year.

Recycling asphalt isn't just good for the environment because it's an environmentally friendly product and stronger, but it's also more durable. The result is that roads made with recycled asphalt last longer than other alternatives available.

3. Asphalt Is Long-Lasting

 

Asphalt installed with the help of skilled asphalt contractors is expected to last for between 15 and 25 years. Its longevity is due to its flexibility. Because of this, it is able to be able to withstand the weight of heavy vehicles and machinery.

The majority of asphalt grades can easily withstand a brutal winter and boiling summer heat.

Of course, asphalt will remain durable and strong in the event that it's properly cared for. If you require your asphalt maintained by an experienced asphalt professional We'd love to examine this for you.

 

4. Asphalt Is Cost-Efficient & Quick To Install

Asphalt is typically more affordable to lay than another type of pavement material, and concrete is especially popular.

(Quick additional note: one of the primary components that make up asphalt is oil. and the cost of raw materials may fluctuate when the oil market is changing)

Due to the material, it's made of, it's quick to put in and doesn't require long to cure, which means you'll be driving on the new asphalt within a few days after the installation.

 

5. Asphalt Paving Has Great Water Drainage

 

We have mentioned this in relation to safer driving conditions, however, it also has positive impacts on other aspects of driving.

Asphalt's drainage capabilities allow it to redirect water towards grassy areas or other appropriate areas, in order to be drained or managed more efficiently. This can prevent the build-up of water beneath the asphalt, which can result in heaves appearing and could lead to the need for maintenance personnel to fix the issue.

6. Asphalt Lessens Noise Pollution

The noise from heavy traffic can contribute to the noise level. Traffic noise is due to the amount of traffic, the speed at which drivers travel, and the noise of large trucks.

Asphalt paving is an excellent option to reduce the volume of noise from traffic as it's excellent for taking in the sound.

Rubberized asphalt is more effective in making noiseless. The type of asphalt is created by mixing recycled tires. It can help to reduce the noise of busy roads even more.

It has been proven that asphalt has the ability to reduce the noise level by 3dB up to 10 decibels. It's equivalent to decreasing the amount of traffic by 50 percent.

7. Asphalt's Smoothness Makes For A Great Ride!

 

Last but not least asphalt paving leaves the user with a smooth surface that is pleasant for you to travel (or walk) across.

Its smoothness makes asphalt an environmentally friendly alternative (yes it really is). Research has shown that the smoothness and ease of paving could actually reduce the amount of fuel consumed. Cars that drive on smoother surfaces consume up to 4.5 percent less fuel. If cars consume less fuel, they release lower greenhouse emissions into the air.

Once the asphalt has been laid smooth, it will remain smooth for so long as it's kept clean and properly maintained.

Final Words

We provide top-quality asphalt paver, asphalt repair, and maintenance of asphalt to residential commercial, municipal as well as industrial customers. If you're looking for some assistance with paving your new asphalt driveway, contact us today at Asphalt Contractors.