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(Print and take with you to view your pavement)
Put your pavement to the test. Assess, assign a score and
total the extent of damage (10 types of damage) that best describes your pavement's
condition.
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| Raveling |
Gas & Oil Stains |
Alligator Cracks |
Potholes |
Polished Aggregate |
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| The ongoing seperation of aggregreate particles
from the pavement's surface. |
Unsightly stains that weaken the surface. |
A series of small blocks, resembling alligator
skin or chicken wire, formed by interconnecting cracks. |
Bowl-shaped holes of various sizes. |
Aggregate in pavement has been smoothed resulting
in slick unsafe surface. |
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| UV rays oxidize pavement's binder, cause
aggregate to seperate from pavement. |
Oil dripping from vehicles, overfilling of fuel
tanks. |
Stress results in pavement movement. |
Poor drainage, insufficient pavement thickness,
negligence of crack sealing and sealcoating. |
Repeated traffic polishes aggregate. |
| Repair: |
Repair: |
Repair: |
Repair: |
Repair & Prevention: |
| Sealcoating |
Patching or application of special bonding primer
prior to sealcoating |
Patching |
Full-depth asphalt repair |
Use of special bonding primer to gain
adhesion, then sealcoating |
| Prevention: |
Prevention: |
Prevention: |
Prevention: |
| Application of sealer after new asphalt has
cured. |
Sealcoat with gas and oil resistant sealer as
quickly as possible after new asphalt has been layed. |
Proper pavement installation, timely crack
filling, sealcoating. |
Proper construction, timely crack sealing,
sealcoating. |
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| Shrinkage Cracks |
Grade Depressions |
Longitudinal Cracks |
Corrugation or Rutting |
Reflection Cracks |
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| Interconnected cracks that form a series of large
irregular blocks, usually having sharp angles at the corners. |
Localized low areas that are limited in size,
often indicated by standing water. |
Cracks spaced evenly apart and fairly parallel |
A fairly regular pattern of wave-like bumps. |
Surface crack in new surface overlay. |
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| Shrinkage of asphalt mix due to oxidation, with
resulting loss of flexibility |
Traffic may be heavier than the pavement was
designed for, or a localized subsurface drainage probled may exist. |
Weak or weathered joints between paving lanes,
also extreme pavement temperature changes. |
Lack of stability in asphalt layer. |
Movement of pavement below the surface layer. |
| Repair: |
Repair: |
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| Seal cracks and sealcoat |
Either correct drainage problem, repair pavement,
or correct grade by localized leveling. |
Seal cracks. |
Removal and replacement of pavement. |
Seal cracks. |
| Prevention: |
Prevention: |
Prevention: |
Prevention: |
Prevention: |
| Application of sealer after new asphalt has
cured. |
Proper pavement design and construction with
emphasis on traffic load and drainage. |
Sealcoat with highly rubberized sealer. |
Proper pavement design and construction. |
Use a pavement re-enforcing fabric prior to
resurfacing. |
Take a minute to add up your numbers. Your total will give you a
basic idea of how urgent your maintenance needs may be.
Your Pavement Total Score ______
How does your pavement stand up?
10-20 EXCELLENT CONDITION
Your pavement is in good condition. The secret to protecting it from
future deterioration is to sealcoat. Just like paint protects wood, sealer protects your
pavement.
21-30 GOOD CONDITION
Usually, you'll find that pavement in this state is characterized by
random cracks up to 1/2 inch wide and raveled aggregrate. The key to remedying these
pavement problems is to professionally clean the cracks, removing any vegetation, and fill
the cracks with an industrial grade crack filler. After the cracks are filled the lot
should be covered with an asphalt overlay or a sealcoat to prevent further damage.
31-40 FAIR CONDITION
This pavement may contain random cracks, raveled aggregate, depressions,
local alligator areas, pot holes and perhaps, upheaval. The first step in saving this
paved area is to construct a full-depth asphalt repair where needed, taking care to
resolve any problems with the subgrade. Following the repair of local depressions, cracks
should be filled. Depressed areas should be restored to the proper cross-section by
applying a leveling or wedge course, which is an asphalt layer of variable thickness.
Finally, an asphalt overlay or sealcoat should be applied.
41-50 POOR CONDITION
If your pavement has numerour, severe problems, the most efficient way of
dealing with it may be to repave. Before doing this, you'll want to make sure
problem-causing conditions, such as poor drainage or inadequate underlying soil
conditions, are corrected. Once the asphalt is laid, you should protect your pavement from
needless deterioration by having it sealcoated. With proper maintenance, you'll find your
new pavement to be a lasting addition and enhancment to your property investment.
We are here to help! Call us at 513-733-1001 or e-mail us at info@neyraconstruction.com to get a free
estimate, discuss your current pavement condition or to place an order.
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