When it comes to asphalt paving, there are many different processes that come together to create a finished road or parking lot. From sourcing raw materials and producing asphalt to installing and maintaining surfaces, asphalt paving requires experience and teamwork…. Read More
As we have discussed in previous blogs, there are a few different types of asphalt paving methods. Contractors use these asphalt mixes for roadways, parking lots, and other projects. One of these types, warm mix asphalt, is lauded as an… Read More
There are a few different kinds of asphalt paving, but how can you find out which is best for your project? There are three main types of asphalt paving that are commonly used: hot mix asphalt (HMA), warm mix asphalt… Read More
Many people don’t realize that there are different types of asphalt that are used for various commercial and residential projects. All asphalt is a mix of coarse aggregate stone, sand, fine aggregate stone, and petroleum-based asphalt cement. Depending on the… Read More
Storm Jonas left a huge impact on Maryland roadways this winter. Snow, ice, deicing chemicals, and snow plows put major wear and tear on roads. The edges of roads can be unintentionally scraped away by snow plows. Water that… Read More
Now that we are well into the winter months, you are most likely seeing the effects of cold weather everywhere, especially on our roadways. Snow, ice, deicing chemicals, and snow plows can put some serious wear and tear on roads…. Read More
When was the last time you were driving down the highway and thought to yourself, “How does this asphalt affect the environment?” Odds are that thought has never really crossed your mind. But if it has, or if we now… Read More
At Reliable Contracting, we offer everything from the installation of hot and cold-mix asphalt to asphalt patching, milling, seal coating, and crack filling. But what does this all mean? For that matter, what is asphalt pavement? You undoubtedly use asphalt… Read More
Last week, we gave you a quick overview of the History of Asphalt. This week, we are going to take a look at the many different types of asphalt pavement currently available. You may be surprised at how versatile this… Read More
The National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) first introduced warm-mix asphalt (WMA) to the United States in 2002 after WMA grew in popularity in Europe. This new technology instantly spurred interest for government agencies, researchers, contractors, and especially hot-mix asphalt producers…. Read More