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Soil Stabilization: Our Process & Why It's Important for Asphalt

Learn all about soil stabilization and when it is required for an asphalt project with Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

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Why Is Compacting Asphalt an Important Step of Pavement Installation?

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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The Quality Department at Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

At Bituminous Roadways, Inc. (BR), we are your source as an industry leader in providing superior asphalt paving services, and we have decades of experience helping government agencies, organizations, private businesses, and companies in the Twin Cities with asphalt installation and repair.

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Is Cold Weather Paving a Good Idea?

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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What Happens to Asphalt Paving Projects When It Rains?

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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How to Budget for Asphalt Repair & Maintenance

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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How to Care for Your New Asphalt Parking Lot: Dos & Don'ts

Asphalt parking lots have many benefits. They are long-lasting, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. A good parking lot often means a good first impression, whether it’s outside an event center, medical clinic, retail center, or an office building.

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How Asphalt Is Made at Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

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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How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Can Damage Asphalt Pavement

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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Utility Service Projects: What Is a Stormwater Infiltration System?

Find out more about stormwater infiltration systems and why they are essential for protecting your asphalt.

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