Every year, Bituminous Roadways, Inc. produces over half a million tons of asphalt for paving new roadways, athletic surfaces, trails, and parking lots. We work closely with our clients on every project. This way we can help our customers avoid common mistakes costing them extra time and money. How can we save you both? Read our short guide below on how you can prepare for your upcoming asphalt paving project.

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When it comes to asphalt installation, compaction is probably the single greatest determining factor in pavement performance. Proper compaction not only allows asphalt to achieve the density and strength required to support the pavement’s anticipated traffic load but also helps prevent various forms of damage that can significantly diminish pavement lifespan. 

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Summer is quickly coming to a close, and soon the Minnesota State Fair will come and go, and the leaves will begin to change color. This means that winter is fast approaching, and as Minnesotans, we must be realistic when it comes to planning for the winter.

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When you’ve planned an asphalt paving project, you don’t want anything to get in the way, including the weather. While Minnesota weather can be difficult to deal with, the asphalt project professionals at Bituminous Roadways know how to work around rain and other inclement weather.

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Asphalt pavements are widely used for roads, parking lots, industrial surfaces, recreational surfaces, and walking trails. Asphalt pavements are made by combining rocks and sand to a particular recipe and then adding asphalt cement as the black sticky glue that holds the pavement together.

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Bituminous Roadways, Inc. specializes in asphalt repair and maintenance. In fact, we spend as much time maintaining older asphalt pavement as we do paving new asphalt. Why? Because over time asphalt experiences wear and tear and may become worn out. Asphalt needs to be maintained and repaired from time to time, allowing it to keep its resilience for up to 25 years. Developing a maintenance plan for your asphalt surface can help prevent serious damage and increase your pavements longevity.

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Bituminous Roadways, Inc. specializes in asphalt repair and maintenance. In fact, we spend as much time maintaining older asphalt pavement as we do paving new asphalt. Why? Because over time asphalt experiences wear and tear and may become worn out. Asphalt needs to be maintained and repaired from time to time, allowing it to keep its resilience for up to 25 years. Developing a maintenance plan for your asphalt surface can help prevent serious damage and increase your pavements longevity.

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Over time, asphalt experiences a degree of weathering due to the seasonal changes in the Minneapolis and St. Paul areas. Asphalt surfaces can experience damage from harsh sunlight, heavy rain, and temperature changes that cause freezing or thawing.

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Asphalt paving projects can be cumbersome and difficult, especially dealing with multiple tenants. But the work has to be done! We know all too well the long, arduous process of construction projects like this. That’s why at Bituminous Roadways, we will do everything we can to provide a less-stress paving project experience, and here’s how!

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The success of any company can be determined by multiple indicators, including profit and loss, growth expectancy, and employee retention, among others. To be successful in all areas, companies need a firm foundation.

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