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New Canaan Driveway Makeover Looks Bright and Beautiful!

In New Canaan, one of our repeat customers called to have belgium block curbing installed and paved. We have serviced this customer before, so they knew our high quality of work is dependable. Our crew got to work and the finished product is beautiful! Our work made such a difference. The house looks so much brighter now next to the dark asphalt and pretty belgium border. When we were done our customer said, “the job looks wonderful!”

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When Can I Drive Or Park On New Asphalt?

When a homeowner is considering having a new asphalt driveway installed, one of the most important questions a homeowner would like to know is when they will be able to use the driveway. It can be an inconvenience to not be able to drive or park in the driveway, but refraining from doing so for the appropriate time will ensure that there will be no damage to the new asphalt.

The answer to this question can depend on a few factors. One of these factors is the time of the year that the asphalt was laid. In most cases, the homeowner can drive and park on new asphalt within three days. If the new asphalt was added to the home sometime in the hot months of summer, then the homeowner may want to wait a few extra days. The hot weather can add an increased temperature to the asphalt, and the asphalt will hold in this added heat. This can make the new asphalt susceptible to structure damages.

New asphalt can take between six months to a year to fully harden and cure. This time the new asphalt is very susceptible to structural and physical damage. The new asphalt can take on scuff marks in the heat along with becoming very hot. The scuff marks will go away as the new asphalt cures or the temperature cools down.

Walking on the new asphalt can be done in 24 hours, but you should not walk on the new asphalt with high heels or shoes with points. The heels can dig into the new asphalt, causing ruts and holes in the new asphalt. Any sharp shoes such as heels or soccer cleats need to stay off the concrete until it has fully cured.

While the asphalt is curing, these tips will keep the asphalt safe:

*No driving on the asphalt for up to three days, longer if the temperature is hot
*Don’t drive on the edges of the asphalt.
*Try not to use motorcycle or bike stands on the uncured asphalt.
*No heavy trucks on the asphalt.
*Avoid pouring gas or oil on the asphalt.

These tips are just added insurance for producing a safe new asphalt. Driving on new asphalt can usually be done within three days, but the weather can change this. Ask your asphalt contractor to be sure when you can drive or park on the new asphalt.

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How Can I Tell If A Quality Job Was Performed On My Asphalt Project?

Quality work is expected when it comes to your asphalt project. Asphalt that is done with quality can provide a life expectancy of over ten years for the homeowner. How do you know if your asphalt project was done with the quality it needs to last long? A homeowner can check the asphalt project and see if quality and care was used on the asphalt.

When the contractor and employees show up to do the asphalt project, it is important that they remain professional. They should all work and conduct themselves in a proper, professional manner. The workers should not slack, but work throughout the day, minus their breaks and lunch. The workers should make sure that they keep the property clean and safe while working.

The asphalt employees will start by clearing the area to prepare it for the asphalt. The asphalt will be laid and the employees will then compact the asphalt. Once these steps are completed, the employees will tie off the asphalt so that nobody walks or drives on the asphalt. The employees will clean up and pack up everything, and the contractor will have you come out and check the asphalt.

The asphalt should look smooth without any bumps with a black color to surface. There will be no cracks or holes in the asphalt. The contractor may come out and check the asphalt again the next day. After a few days, the asphalt should be very firm and hard. Walk across the asphalt to make sure that it feels sturdy. If there are not any weak places or cracks, then the project was done with quality.

Let a month go by, then check the asphalt again. Is the asphalt still crack free? Does water run off the asphalt, or does it stand on top of the asphalt? If you notice the water runs off, then the asphalt has been installed properly.

If all of these details are positive, then the asphalt project was done with high quality and craftsmanship. The contractor has supplied you with quality asphalt and work. The asphalt will just need to be maintained to provide a long life. This is your job as the homeowner! Keep the asphalt free of cracks and holes. Also make sure to have the seal coating applied every three years for your asphalt to truly last.

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Wilton Cracked Pavement Repair

Kellan Jackson from Wilton, CT, called us after his friend recommended us to him. He works for a large factory that was needing the pavement to be reclaimed, graded, paved binder course and wearing course. A binder course is a course aggregate bound with bitumen between the foundation and wearing course of an asphalt pavement. A wearing course is the upper layer that is on the baser course or subbase. There are different types meant for different surfaces. The original pavement was cracked and needed to be re-done. Our crew got to work and we were able to meet the set deadline. Kellan was pleased with us because since it is a 24 hour factory, it was important that we met all deadlines.

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What Kind Of Maintenance Is Required For Asphalt?

Asphalt provides a durable surface for vehicles to be parked on and is half the cost of concrete, but asphalt does come with maintenance. What kind of maintenance should be completed to asphalt?

One of the most important asphalt maintenance projects is preventing water from building up on and in the asphalt. Water can cause the asphalt to crack. When water gets inside of the cracks, it will fill up and penetrate the base of the asphalt. When there are noticeable cracks in the asphalt, they need to be filled.

Oil or gas that spills onto asphalt can cause damage to the asphalt. If this occurs on the asphalt, then cleaning the oil and gas up immediately will prevent damage to the asphalt. Applying a seal coat every other year to the asphalt can also prevent the oil and gas from seeping into the asphalt and causing damage.

Don’t overload the weight on the asphalt. Asphalt is indeed very durable and strong, but it does have its limitations. You never want to overload weight onto the asphalt. Parking your car in the same spot can lessen the durability to the asphalt, so try to park your car in different spots. For the first year of the asphalt, this should always be done.

Before changing a tire or placing anything with sharp points on the asphalt, there should be a board placed on the asphalt, then the object. Sharp points will puncture the asphalt, possibly puncturing a hole. Water will enter inside the hole and create damage to the asphalt.

Have an annual inspection on the asphalt. A good time to complete the inspection is after the winter months and after the summer months. The winter and summer months create a thawing and freezing sensation to the asphalt. This can cause the asphalt to swell and then shrink. When this happens, cracks begin to form in the asphalt. Filling the cracks will protect the asphalt and prevent them from getting deeper and longer.

Asphalt requires maintenance, there is no way around it. If you plan on your asphalt lasting many years, then you must give your asphalt the care and attention needed.

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New Canaan Asphalt Overlay

We were called to a project out in New Canaan to overlay over the existing asphalt with 1 ½“ of asphalt. This particular client had come into contact with us from a referral who also had positive feedback. When we were done, the client said, “ Wow! The driveway has great curb appeal now!”

Thank you for putting your trust in All Star Paving and Sealing, LLC. For the Top Asphalt Paving company in the Greenwich CT area, it’s All Star Paving. Our mission is Building long term working relationships with our clients by providing the highest quality service with an honest and knowledgeable approach. From Driveway Paving to Parking Lot repair and construction, we’ve got you covered!

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