Prep For Paving
We are your one stop shop for all things asphalt. We provide the services you need from excavation and grading to paving or asphalt maintenance. Our company also creates beautiful stone and gravel drives and private roads. Reach out to us today for any paving needs.
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Paving contractor torrington ct
Prep For Paving
Asphalt is only as good as the base you’re using, which is why preparation before paving is so important. Make sure you choose a knowledgeable and experienced contractor as there are many driveway paving companies near Torrington CT. Even if you lay the asphalt down thick, it will not make up for the flaws in the base and will not last. No matter how thick you put it down, if you’re paving over uneven ground or topsoil, it just won’t last. For residential driveways, we recommend installing 12 inches of processed gravel. Graded gravel is an excellent base to use as it has strength and weight, opposed to topsoil which does not. We like to refer to paving as “laminating the base layer”, it cannot fix what is underneath but instead creates a barrier on top.
If you pave over the top of sinkholes, potholes, or uneven rocks you will quickly create issues down the road, especially in New England as the ground constantly freezes and thaws. Having an uneven base or improper drainage can create cracks in the pavement and allows water to intrude. When the water freezes it heaves up the pavement unevenly and creates additional problems. When the ground thaws it will also come back down unevenly.
You want everything to move consistently and in order to achieve this you need an even consistent base under asphalt so it will last as long as it can. This is why we offer excavation and fine grading services. We will remove any flaws, add gravel, and other measures if needed, and grade the ground to a perfect even layer that will last over time. If you are looking for a paving contractor Torrington CT based then be sure to give us a call!
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Torrington CT Paving Process
Our work will start with the preparation for asphalt. We will most likely need to excavate, remove stumps and rocks or even existing asphalt or concrete. After any necessary excavation, we will install gravel to add strength to the base layer. Then we will grade, compact, and ensure it is pitched properly. After all of this, we will then begin paving.
