Understanding Asphalt Pavement Defects: A Technical Perspective
Asphalt pavement is a complex engineering material designed to withstand heavy loads and varying environmental conditions. However, even the most meticulously installed pavements are susceptible to defects over time. Understanding the root causes, classifications, and implications of these defects is critical for effective diagnosis, repair, and prevention. This article delves into the technical aspects of […]
El Niño, La Niña, and Why You Should Be Worried About Future Asphalt Maintenance
Introduction The world’s climate is in a state of constant flux, with natural phenomena like El Niño and La Niña significantly impacting weather patterns. While these weather events might seem distant or abstract, they can have real and tangible effects on our daily lives, including on something as seemingly mundane as asphalt maintenance. In this […]
The Ultimate Guide to Extending the Lifespan of Your Asphalt Pavement
If you’re a property owner, you understand the importance of maintaining your asphalt pavement. Whether it’s a driveway, parking lot, or pathway, regular maintenance is the key to ensuring its longevity and preventing costly repairs down the line. In this guide, we’ll walk you through essential asphalt pavement maintenance tips to keep your surfaces looking […]
How to Repair Asphalt Potholes
Pothole Patching Potholes ? no one likes them. They seem to pop up by magic almost overnight. Potholes are a form of disintegration of the pavement that may be associated with poorly compacted material, raveling, cracking, base failure or aging of the pavement. They often appear after rain or during thaw periods when pavements are […]
Asphalt Removal and Replacement at Compton Industrial Waste Facility
Compton Industrial Waste Facility Maintenance Project: On a cloudy overcast Saturday in Southern California, Century Paving asphalt repair crews were busy working at a local Waste Treatment Facility. The scope of the project was to perform 6″ of asphalt removal and replacement. Since the facility’s operations are very busy during the week it was important […]
Oil Spots in Asphalt Parking Lots and How to Repair
We have had several customers ask this question regarding protecting their asphalt surface. What do you do to fix the oil spot damage to asphalt in parking stalls? The answer to the question really depends upon the extent of the asphalt damage. Some options may not be available to you since the extent of the […]
Asphalt Overlay Repairs in Long Beach Parking Lot
Here is a video I took yesterday from a parking lot project in Long Beach. The customer had some severely worn out areas of asphalt that needed an overlay. In a few weeks we will be back to seal coat the parking lot. Enjoy. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCM0BHCWB-4] About Century Paving: We are a general engineering asphalt paving […]
How to Repair Asphalt Potholes
Pothole Patching Potholes ? no one likes them. They seem to pop up by magic almost overnight. Potholes are a form of disintegration of the pavement that may be associated with poorly compacted material, raveling, cracking, base failure or aging of the pavement. They often appear after rain or during thaw periods when pavements are […]
Southern California Asphalt Repair Video
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Fresh Asphalt Seal
PA110086, originally uploaded by CenturyPaving. Here’s a great photo!