Asphalt seems to be almost as old as the hills. It is not altogether that old, relatively speaking, with its invention marked in the mid-1800s in France. It was not until 1870 that the first conception of asphalt, hot mix… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘warm-mix asphalt’
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Should You Use Warm Mix or Hot Mix Asphalt?
New asphalt paving is an excellent way to refresh the look of any commercial, public, or residential property. Choosing the right type of pavement is a critical part of any project. The material used can have significant impacts on the… Read More
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Asphalt Paving Basics: Creating Different Types of Asphalt
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
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Use Warm Mix Asphalt for Your Next Project and Help the Environment
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
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What Kind of Asphalt Paving is Right for You?
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
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What’s the Difference Between Hot, Warm, and Cold Mix Asphalt?
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
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When to Use Cold Mix and Hot Mix Asphalt to Fix Potholes
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
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Repairing Potholes with Cold Mix or Warm Mix Asphalt
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
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Sustainability, Warm-Mix Asphalt & Reliable Contracting in Baltimore
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
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What is Asphalt Pavement? FAQs answered by a Baltimore Asphalt Contractor
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