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While asphalt hasn\u2019t always been the most reliable paving material, it has certainly come a long way in recent years and many of the stigmas about asphalt have been proven to be incorrect. Yet, outdated ideas about asphalt resurface from time to time.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re here to set the record straight. Let\u2019s look at six of the myths most commonly associated with asphalt paving!<\/p>\n
The truth is that asphalt pavement is so often used because it is more affordable than many other materials. Aside from gravel, asphalt is one of the more cost-effective options and is even cheaper to install than concrete, stone, and other options.<\/p>\n
While you may pay roughly $2 – $5 per square foot of installed asphalt, that works out to be around half the cost of concrete! Plus, asphalt generally lasts longer than concrete and requires fewer repairs over the journey.<\/p>\n
In the past, there may have been some level of truth to this myth. Today, however, we have new technology and more knowledge about asphalt installation and maintenance\u2014to the point where asphalt is now highly durable and often able to outlast other paving methods.<\/p>\n
In fact, with proper care, routine maintenance, and timely repairs, you can expect an asphalt surface to last for 10 \u2013 15 years at minimum and up to 20 years or more.<\/p>\n
Asphalt pavement is actually easier to repair than many other paving materials\u2014namely, concrete. There are all sorts of solutions that can be used to repair asphalt, from crack filling to resurfacing and more.<\/p>\n
Particularly when asphalt receives routine maintenance, any repairs tend to be very manageable. Not to mention, most asphalt repairs are relatively affordable as well.<\/p>\n
Asphalt, like any paving material, requires a strong foundation if it is to last. As asphalt must be able to withstand inclement weather and pressure from heavy vehicles and machinery, the lack of a proper foundation will cause the asphalt surface to develop cracks and potholes in no time.<\/p>\n
While asphalt hasn\u2019t always been an environmentally friendly paving option, today\u2019s plants have upgraded their equipment and committed to better mixing methods in order to meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines.<\/p>\n
Today, asphalt is widely considered to be an eco-friendly paving method. In fact, the U.S. recycles and reuses millions of tons of asphalt every year!<\/p>\n
While not impossible, it\u2019s very difficult to install asphalt yourself. Before you\u2019re able to self-install asphalt, you\u2019ll need to get your hands on the proper equipment and spend time practicing.<\/p>\n
For this reason, hiring an asphalt contractor will save you both time and money, and ensure that you get a high-quality end result.<\/p>\n
Want to see each of these myths busted in real-time? Contact the team<\/a> at Danny\u2019s Asphalt Paving<\/a> for all of your commercial asphalt paving needs. We\u2019d love to help make your next project a success!<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Not everything you hear about asphalt pavement is true. While asphalt hasn\u2019t always been the most reliable paving material, it has certainly come a long way in recent years and many of the stigmas about asphalt have been proven to be incorrect. Yet, outdated ideas about asphalt resurface from time to time. We\u2019re here to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":272411,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" \u00a0<\/p> It\u2019s often said that preparation is the key to success, and that is certainly true of asphalt paving. Hiring a contractor to perform the work is part of that preparation, so you\u2019ll want to be confident in your contractor\u2019s abilities, services, and values before making a decision.<\/p> Here are five questions you should ask your asphalt paving contractor before hiring them.<\/p> This is one of the first questions you should ask any asphalt contractor, as many contractors intentionally focus on one or two areas rather than an entire state or region.<\/p> Finding out that your preferred contractor doesn\u2019t service your area after you\u2019ve already researched their business and approved their references can be disheartening. Make sure they can service your area before you spend too much time vetting their business!<\/p> This will give you an indication of not only the contractor\u2019s experience has but also the breadth of projects the contractor has completed.<\/p> Ideally, you want to entrust your project to someone who has worked on similar projects in the past, and someone who is familiar with the challenges that your project might present.<\/p> It\u2019s important to understand how your contractor plans to complete the work and the approach they will take with your specific project.<\/p> Making sure the contractor is able to align with your business\u2019s values, work within your limitations, and give your project the attention it requires is an important next step to determining whether or not they might be a good fit.<\/p> In many cases, businesses are in need of more than only asphalt paving services. If you need concrete other types of services, bundling them with your asphalt could potentially save you both time and money on your project. Not to mention, it will allow you to work with a single contractor as opposed to multiple contractors \u2014 making coordination much easier in the long run.<\/p> At the very least, knowing what services the contractor offers could still come in handy down the road, when you need those services in a hurry or require the familiarity of a contractor you\u2019ve worked with previously.<\/p> While this is an essential question to ask, it\u2019s one that you should leave until you are confident that the asphalt contractor could be a good fit for your project.<\/p> Checking references can be a time-consuming task. Doing so before you know that the contractor can provide the right services, meet your schedule, and work within your budget will result in wasted time on your end.<\/p> Is your business in need of a top-notch paving contractor?<\/strong><\/p> Get in touch with the team here at Danny\u2019s Asphalt Paving today. We\u2019d be more than happy to answer any questions you might have and provide you with a free quote for your next project!<\/strong><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-272409","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272409","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=272409"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":272898,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/272409\/revisions\/272898"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/272411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=272409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=272409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/demo.goonlinemarketing.com\/dannys-asphalt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=272409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Asphalt Paving Contractor<\/h1>
If you want a high-quality asphalt surface, you need to hire the right contractor for the job.<\/h2>
1. What areas do you service?<\/h2>
2. How long have you been in business?<\/h2>
3. What is your process for performing the work?<\/h2>
4. Do you offer services other than asphalt paving?<\/h2>
5. Do you have references I can check?<\/h2>