Asphalt Sealcoating with Kubota Tractor

[flickr video=5098964288 show_info=true w=500 h=375] PA110090, originally uploaded by CenturyPaving. On a recent asphalt sealcoating project, we took some video of our new sealcoating tractor in action. This tractor was custom made by Eberhard Equipment in Santa Ana, CA. We modified the squeegee to meet our specific requirements. So far the results have been amazing. […]

Asphalt Repairs-Patch or Remove?

Patching and Edge Repair Patching is one of the most expensive maintenance procedures for hot-mix asphalt (HMA) pavements, (per unit of measure such as cost/ton, cost/in2, or cost/yd2). It is routinely done prior to other forms of corrective maintenance, pavement preservation, or pre-treatment prior to an overlay. If done correctly, patching restores the pavement surface […]

How to Repair Asphalt Cracks

As a contractor we encounter asphalt cracks on a daily basis. In California cracks in asphalt are fairly common due to a variety of factors such as ground movement, extreme heat, and extreme cold. Cracks in asphalt are not only unsightly but can prove to be the source of costly asphalt failure. Cracks left open […]

Winter Repairs to Perform or not to Perform?

The question always arises this time of year. Do I repair my asphalt now or wait until summer? That really depends upon two issues. First, does the current condition of my asphalt create a dangerous or unsafe condition to the public. Second, will I get a better and longer lasting job if I wait until […]