Posted on 12/26/2022 8:00 AM By Bituminous Roadways
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.
Posted on 12/5/2022 8:00 AM By David Farris, P.E.
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.
Posted on 11/21/2022 10:24 AM By Bituminous Roadways
Find out more about stormwater infiltration systems and why they are essential for protecting your asphalt.
Posted on 11/2/2022 4:00 AM By Bituminous Roadways
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.
Posted on 10/16/2022 8:00 AM By David Farris, P.E.
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.
Posted on 10/15/2022 4:23 AM By Bituminous Roadways
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.
Posted on 9/26/2022 9:58 AM By Bituminous Roadways
Trying to decide if you should schedule paving servicesMay depend on project timing. Here's what you need to know about paving and cold weather.
Posted on 9/12/2022 9:53 AM By Bituminous Roadways
Government projects need high-quality asphalt contractors. Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is ready to handle everything from highway reconstruction to patching potholes in parking lots.
Posted on 8/22/2022 1:58 PM By Bituminous Roadways
As a building owner or manager, there are many tasks you have to accomplish every day, including taking care of your building’s parking lot. Here are some tips on keeping your parking lots safe and making the right first impression with your customers.
Posted on 7/25/2022 9:23 AM By Bituminous Roadways
Warehouses and industrial buildings require specialized pavement for the parking lots to withstand the test of time. Find out what to do when maintaining or building a new industrial parking lot to help you protect a worthwhile investment.