Security, availability, and accommodating; these are three of the primary traits commonly associated with working within the skilled trades industry. From roadway construction companies to asphalt repair projects, there are ample opportunities to not only be employed in the trades, but to gain lifelong experience and stability that will help you flourish in this field.

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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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We are fast approaching the winter season – with leaves falling and the temperatures dropping, the time for getting your last minute parking lot repairs completed is NOW! Potholes and cracks are serious business, particularly once the snow and ice take over.

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Now that it’s spring and potholes in your pavement are obvious, it is time to correct them. However, the manner of how they are repaired makes a difference. At Bituminous Roadways, our team receives calls from many customers asking to have potholes repaired, but just filling the hole in with hot mix asphalt may not always be the best solution. Realistically, there are three options for pothole repair: pothole patching, mill patching, and dig-out patching. Here is a detailed explanation of each option.

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In need of asphalt repair or maintenance? Click to learn what you need to know about budgeting for routine asphalt maintenance

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When considering an asphalt maintenance technique such as asphalt cracksealing, there are a wide variety of environmental factors to take into consideration. Winter is certainly the most taxing season on any type of asphalt pavement, as the frigid temperatures force the asphalt to quickly contract, trapping frozen water below the pavement and causing cracking and frost heaving to occur.

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Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR) is an industry leader in providing superior asphalt paving services. We have decades of experience helping government agencies, private businesses, and companies in the Twin Cities with asphalt installation and repair.

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Winter is a “hard” time for asphalt pavements, literally. Asphalt pavements are produced and constructed at high temperatures when the asphalt binder is a liquid so it can be easily mixed with the rocks and sand. During the spring, summer, and fall seasons, asphalt is flexible and stretchy in the warm weather, helping to prevent cracks from forming. However, as temperatures decrease during winter, the asphalt becomes harder and stronger, but also more brittle. Extreme cold temperatures can cause pavements to crack, but the most damage to pavements is caused by freeze-thaw cycles.

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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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For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has been creating a growing, enduring and successful asphalt paving company with great people and expanding opportunities. How do we do it?  We live by our core values.

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