Services
Asphalt Paving
Wisconsin Asphalt Service specializes in the installation and resurfacing of asphalt driveways and parking lots. As a paving solution, asphalt offers a low cost, durable, yet recyclable material. Wisconsin Asphalt Service has the experience to complete residential or commercial projects of any size. If you’re looking for a smooth, durable surface for your parking lot, driveway, walkways, or other pavement needs, contact us for more information or to schedule an estimate.
Wisconsin Asphalt Service specializes in any project involving asphalt in Northeast WI. We use only modern techniques and quality asphalt materials to produce the best driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots that will stand the test of time. Asphalt is pliable, making it an ideal option for our climate. Existing gravel or sub base is always compacted before applying new asphalt. In some cases, we may have to bring in more gravel for an additional cost
Wisconsin Asphalt Service specializes in any project involving asphalt in Northeast WI. We use only modern techniques and quality asphalt materials to produce the best driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots that will stand the test of time. Asphalt is pliable, making it an ideal option for our climate. Existing gravel or sub base is always compacted before applying new asphalt. In some cases, we may have to bring in more gravel for an additional cost
Asphalt Millings
Asphalt millings, also known as recycled asphalt pavement (RAP), come from previous asphalt projects that have been removed and crushed into gravel. Asphalt millings are cheaper and more eco-friendly than virgin asphalt, hence why more people are turning to this option, especially for residential construction. Depending on the nature of your project, asphalt millings can offer some unique benefits over traditional gravel or asphalt. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the right option for your project.
What are Asphalt Millings?
When city streets wear down and need to be redone, construction crews enter the scene and remove old layers of asphalt before applying new layers of asphalt. It’s easy to assume old asphalt is useless and simply gets thrown out, but old asphalt (aka asphalt millings) can be reused on another project.
Recycled asphalt is ground down into aggregate size, at which point it is capable of hardening and binding together. This creates a cost-effective option for a base or sub-base material. To produce a sufficient finished product, the asphalt must be uniformly applied and compacted with a roller.
If you like the eco-friendly ideology behind asphalt millings, but you’re not sure they’re right for your project, you might want to consider using hot mix asphalt made from a percentage of recycled materials. If you are interested in using alternative materials for your next project, we are more than happy to discuss options with you. Contact us today to learn more.
Recycled asphalt is ground down into aggregate size, at which point it is capable of hardening and binding together. This creates a cost-effective option for a base or sub-base material. To produce a sufficient finished product, the asphalt must be uniformly applied and compacted with a roller.
PROS TO ASPHALT MILLINGS
#1. ASPHALT MILLINGS ARE COST EFFECTIVE
The biggest advantage to using recycled asphalt is saving money. Recycled asphalt requires fewer raw resources than new asphalt, saving you money from the get-go. Asphalt contains oil, and so when gas prices go up so does the price of new asphalt. When gasoline prices reach their peaks, asphalt millings become even more attractive.#2. RAP = MORE ECO-FRIENDLY
Since new materials don’t need to be produced, the process is more environmentally friendly. Plus, since asphalt is non-biodegradable, it’ll go to waste if it is not reused. When old asphalt is tossed into a landfill, it sits there indefinitely taking up lots of space. By reusing asphalt, you can reduce the amount of junk littering landfills.#3. IT HOLDS UP SURPRISINGLY WELL
It’s easy to assume that recycled asphalt will not stand up to the elements all that well, but in fact, RAP typically stands up to pooling, flooding and snow with impressive strength.#4. IT’S UNIQUELY GOOD LOOKING
RAP doesn’t have to look like a bunch of random asphalt chunks roughly tossed together. RAP surfaces, when done right, can look really good. They do not look exactly like asphalt, instead they offer a cross between gravel and asphalt surfaces.#5. GREAT BONDING MATERIAL
Recycled asphalt contains tar, which helps it bond better than other loose-fill materials. With proper moisture and compaction, recycled asphalt bonds well enough to create a semi permanent driveway surface that sticks in place and reduces dust and dirt.CONS TO ASPHALT MILLINGS
There are some drawbacks to relying on recycled asphalt. These drawbacks can help you understand why RAP is more commonly used for residential applications as opposed to commercial.#1. INCONSISTENT QUALITY
The quality of RAP depends on the quality of the asphalt it originates from. Therefore, depending on where asphalt comes from, there can be major discrepancies in overall quality and how well it stands up. The savings might be worth the risk for a residential home, but commercial properties tend to have more at stake.#2. DOES NOT HAVE ASPHALT’S TRADITIONAL BLACK COLORING
After exposure to sun and the elements, repurposed asphalt is not going to be the same color as virgin asphalt. Some people enjoy the unique appearance RAP provides, while others prefer the traditional dark black coloring of asphalt.#3. SEMI-PERMANENT FINISH
The finished product is only semi-permanent, so if you are looking for something that offers a smoother and more polished finish, this might not be the right option.#4. THERE WILL ALWAYS BE LOOSE MATERIAL
ARE ASPHALT MILLINGS THE RIGHT MATERIAL FOR YOUR PROJECT?
If you are trying to save money and care about reducing your ecological footprint, you might want to consider using asphalt millings to pave surfaces. By adding asphalt millings you’ll enjoy the combined benefits of asphalt and gravel surfaces.If you like the eco-friendly ideology behind asphalt millings, but you’re not sure they’re right for your project, you might want to consider using hot mix asphalt made from a percentage of recycled materials. If you are interested in using alternative materials for your next project, we are more than happy to discuss options with you. Contact us today to learn more.
Sealcoating
Sealcoating is the most cost-effective solution that prevents further deterioration and enhances the beauty of your asphalt. Sealing will allow the pavement to have a much longer life than that of an unsealed pavement. Even on a weak pavement, sealcoating will preserve the elastic and adhesive characteristics of the asphaltic binder and seal out the water and oxidizing effects of the sun, salts and petroleum spillage. This coating preserves the pavement surface, and the asphaltic and aggregate layers will remain dry and in place. The process of deterioration begins as soon as the asphalt is put down. In normal conditions after 3-5 years major deterioration is taking place.
You may not have to replace your existing pavement. Seal coating worn and weathered asphalt surfaces is a cost-effective alternative to replacement. Seal coating helps to extend the service life of your asphalt and help to keep cracks from forming or spreading. If your pavement surface is starting to show signs of wear or age, contact Wisconsin Asphalt Service and let us make it look and perform like new.
Wisconsin Asphalt Service is your expert asphalt seal coater in Northeast WI. Sealing your asphalt is very important and will increase the longevity and the appearance of your asphalt. This special process applies a coating that acts as a barrier from materials that may react with the surface of the asphalt. After the pavement is thoroughly cleaned, we start the seal coating process.
We apply the seal coat using two separate techniques. One being a brush or squeegee the other being a spray wand. After the pavement is thoroughly cleaned, we start the seal coating process. Our process involves applying an emulsion based seal coat material mixed with sand. Where appropriate, to prevent staining of those surfaces, small brushes are used to cut-in adjacent to curbs, aprons, sidewalks, etc. You may notice a darker shade resulting from additional material in those areas, but in time, these areas will blend in with the rest of your driveway. This important step of the asphalt paving process will ensure your asphalt will last for much longer by withstanding the elements.
Wisconsin Asphalt Service is your expert asphalt seal coater in Northeast WI. Sealing your asphalt is very important and will increase the longevity and the appearance of your asphalt. This special process applies a coating that acts as a barrier from materials that may react with the surface of the asphalt. After the pavement is thoroughly cleaned, we start the seal coating process.
We apply the seal coat using two separate techniques. One being a brush or squeegee the other being a spray wand. After the pavement is thoroughly cleaned, we start the seal coating process. Our process involves applying an emulsion based seal coat material mixed with sand. Where appropriate, to prevent staining of those surfaces, small brushes are used to cut-in adjacent to curbs, aprons, sidewalks, etc. You may notice a darker shade resulting from additional material in those areas, but in time, these areas will blend in with the rest of your driveway. This important step of the asphalt paving process will ensure your asphalt will last for much longer by withstanding the elements.
Asphalt Repairs
There are many reasons why pavement might start cracking or breaking down. Regardless of the reason, Wisconsin Asphalt Service will help prevent cracks from spreading or forming new cracks. Our experienced crews will get the issue taken care of quickly and affordably so your pavement surfaces last for years to come. Over time the base material under your driveway starts to move causing the asphalt to break down. Fluctuating temperature cycles can also have an adverse impact on the base material causing the base material to "pump" up into the surface resulting in cracking and breaking. This is a very common occurrence, especially in areas with heavy clay. Our driveway asphalt repair service is performed to correct isolated or random areas with problems.
Potholes, low spots, sinking at the garage, alligator or spider web cracking (numerous cracks that run together) are all candidates for repair. Damaged asphalt is carefully removed and new gravel is installed and compacted as needed. We will then apply a strong tack coat to the edges of the newly cut area. Finally, we install new high-quality asphalt at the same grade as adjoining pavement and compact to a uniform finish. Driveway and lot asphalt repair is a cost-effective alternative to replacement. As always, we recommend finishing the job with professional seal coating from Wisconsin Asphalt Service.