What Is Asphalt Milling and Why Do You Need It?
Asphalt milling can be better used on pavements that have severe surface damage such as raveling, cracking, or an uneven slope. And, because the sub-base is intact, there is no need to perform demolition. Instead, the affected layers are removed with a milling machine and then replaced with a new hot mix.
Pavement Height and Drainage
Another solution is applying an overlay. This is a new layer that is added to the pre-existing asphalt, however, the downside to this is each time this procedure is done, it will increase the height of the pavement.
When a surface has multiple overlays, you are no longer able to add height to the surface without it creating other issues. Asphalt milling will allow you to restore the pavement, and retain its original height.
Environmentally Friendly
When asphalt is milled from a surface, it will be collected and taken to a recycling facility where it will be used as aggregate in new hot-mix asphalt. Because of this, asphalt has become the most recycled material.
Milling can Address Specific Problem Areas
If your parking lot or any other asphalt surface has significant damage that is in specific areas, milling will allow you to correct this without having to repave the entire area. Milling is used to removing the asphalt to a certain depth and then replaced it so it remains at the same level as the rest of the surface.
Find Out if Asphalt Milling is Right for You
Since this process began over 30 years ago, milling has become one of the fastest, easiest, and most affordable ways for property owners to maintain a safe, attractive, and healthy pavement. In many cases, milling is considered a better alternative to total demolition or any other expensive pavement removal process.
For information about the asphalt milling services that Hackney Paving & Construction has to offer, please do not hesitate to dial this number (210) 876-8267 now, we are based in the San Antonio, TX area.