The best season for asphalt paving of any kind, whether for highways or driveways, is summer, as its high temperatures help the asphalt mix stay pliable during installation and cure properly. It’s not too late to schedule an asphalt paving project for your home, business, or public roadway in Maryland. There are plenty of benefits of asphalt paving in the fall, and Reliable Contracting is here to provide professional work in Anne Arundel County, MD, and throughout the state.
Adequate Asphalt Paving Conditions
Fall is the second-best season for asphalt paving and repairs, especially in September, when the temperature remains above 50 degrees Fahrenheit, even at night. Asphalt paving must occur during weather above this degree for proper drying and curing. The only way it can be done otherwise is with outdoor heaters and straw for insulation. Fall allows for successful asphalt projects to continue before the first frost.
Cooler Working Conditions
Outdoor workers, such as asphalt installation and repair crews, face the risk of heat exhaustion and worse during the summer, especially during a heat wave. There are multiple best practices for preventing heat-related illnesses in the workplace. Thankfully, the risk is lower during the fall, when temperatures and humidity levels begin to decrease. Outdoor work is more pleasant for everyone.
Fewer Rainy Days
In Maryland, much rainfall occurs between spring and summer, with the most frequent thunderstorms throughout early summer. In the fall, there could be a better chance of having more rain-free days, which translates to more time to complete end-of-year asphalt paving projects.
Better Winter Roads
All asphalt pavements wear out over time simply from oxidation from the sun’s UV rays. If a road, parking lot, or other pavement needs repairs, completing them in late summer or fall can allow the pavement to be as fresh and ready as possible for winter wear. Completely free of common asphalt cracks, it will be safe against damage from winter’s freeze-thaw cycle.
Day and Night Working Hours
While traffic patterns don’t change throughout the year, asphalt paving companies will need to schedule asphalt work strategically to make the most of daytime or nighttime work. Nighttime road work may still be possible in early fall in Maryland.
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