Posted by Jesse Willoughby on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 02:24 PM
Sometimes Asphalt is better than concrete, and life-cycle costs can be one of those benefits where you'll save money.
- Reduces costs for initial construction.
- Requires less maintenance over the life of the pavement.
- Repaired and maintained cost-effectively with HMA overlays instead of complete removal and reconstruction with concrete.
- When maintenance is needed, HMA offers the widest variety of alternatives geared to solve the precise problems on the surface.
- Can be overlaid to add structural capacity to account for increased traffic loading.
- Eliminates the need for costly reinforcing materials, which are subject to corrosion, which lead to more frequent and more costly repairs.
- Properly designed and constructed HMA pavements will last 50 years or more with occasional resurfacing, relieving road agencies of the need for costly, time-consuming and disruptive reconstruction.
- HMA can be recycled (milled and replaced along with fresh materials), saving dollars and preserving nonrenewable natural resources.
Posted by Jesse Willoughby on Tue, Jan 06, 2009 @ 11:28 AM
What if you could buy enough gas for a years worth of driving at today's prices? Would you find a way to come up with the money to save on the large increase in prices that are sure to come? Well, if you are thinking of having asphalt placed on your property you surely will want to have it done in the next few months.
The oil that makes asphalt is a by-product of petroleum and thus rises and falls with the cost of a barrel of oil. Prices are down this winter and are sure to go up this summer with the increase in travel for vacations. Some industry analysists are even predicting a price of $5 a gallon at the pumps in 2009. It is safe to say that gasoline and asphalt prices will never be cheaper than they are right now. So if you have any work that requires new pavement, repairs or scheduled maintenance you should get it done during the slow winter or early spring months. Asphalt companies are especially hungry for business during this time of year so they sharpen their pencils to get the best price for you.