Asphalt paving, whether for a parking lot or driveway, is a great way to increase the value of your property while also making it more aesthetically pleasing. Asphalt paving is also one of the nicest and most durable driving surfaces in El Paso. However, if you want to get the most life and joy out of your asphalt paving, it’s essential to properly prepare your site.
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Remove Nearby Vegetation
The last thing you want is to have a brand new driveway or parking lot, only for grass and plants to grow into it. Unfortunately, this is exactly what will happen if you fail to remove vegetation beneath and near where your pavement will lie. Vegetation can cause cracking and crumbling, which will require expensive repairs.
Remove Existing Pavement
If this isn’t your first rodeo with asphalt paving and you’re repaving an existing site, you’ll have to remove the old material before pouring the new. Fresh pavement requires a clean slate, which you won’t have without removing the existing concrete, pavement, gravel, or other material.
Grade and Level the Site
With your old pavement removed and out of the way, you’re ready to proceed to the leveling step. You’ll likely need heavy equipment, such as a skid steer or bulldozer to level your site. This is because you’ll need to move dirt, gravel, and soil around until the site is as flat as possible. Without a level site, it will be impossible to have a level asphalt surface.
Create a Stable Foundation
As you’re leveling the site, it’s important to create a solid foundation for the asphalt to sit on. In fact, there’s no point in leveling the site unless you’re going to install a solid foundation. This is because the asphalt paving will find the weakest points in the foundation, apply pressure, and create dips and valleys.
Install a Binder
Once the site is level and solid, you’ll need to add a binder to hold the asphalt paving together. That way, your asphalt paving will sit tight and secure and won’t move as it’s settling and solidifying.
Premium Asphalt Paving Services in El Paso
If you want all these steps completed by experienced professionals, Rick’s Paving & Sealing is the team for you. We offer asphalt installation, repairs, maintenance, and more. Give us a call at (915) 204-4378, and we’ll walk you through the process so you know exactly what to expect and how to prepare.
