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Can You Asphalt Pave a Driveway in Winter
By: Mark J. Donovan
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Frequently I get asked the question by homeowners on whether or not a
driveway can be asphalt paved in winter.
The
answer depends on whether or not the ground is frozen. Simply put, if the
ground is frozen do not allow the asphalt paving contractor to apply the
asphalt. If it is applied when the ground is frozen it will not roll to
grade well. The asphalt arrives on the job site extremely hot allowing it to
be easily spread and rolled to grade. However, if the hot asphalt is poured
onto a frozen surface such as the ground, the asphalt will immediately begin
to stiffen or freeze up.
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Even if
the asphalt driveway is able to be rolled to grade while the ground is frozen it
will result in a poor quality driveway that will quickly begin to break down.
The reason for this is the aggregate material embedded in the asphalt will not
be firmly packed with the asphalt, thus resulting in stones quickly becoming
loose.
If, the
temperature is below freezing, but the ground has not yet frozen it is
acceptable to have the Asphalt paving contractor install the asphalt driveway.
Unlike a frozen ground, below freezing air temperatures will not dramatically
affect the rate of hardening of the asphalt material. Thus the asphalt paving
contractor will be able to roll the asphalt to grade and achieve the right level
of compression.
To
conclude, if you live in the northern half of the United States, and it is
already December, it is probably wise to hold off any asphalt paving projects
until springtime.
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