Residential Paving ProjectsA perfectly paved driveway adds to the value of your home, while letting guests and neighbors know that you're a conscientious homeowner. At Gray’s Paving, we're skilled at making driveways the talk of the neighborhood with our Hot Top asphalt applications. Contact us to request a free written estimate for your residential paving project.
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Benefits Of Hot Top Residential Paving Application
Hot Top is a combination of stones, aggregate, and sand mixed with liquid asphalt cement. This mixture is delivered to your job site while hot and paved on top of a properly prepared and graded subgrade. Hot Top asphalt is strong, durable, resistant to freezing and thawing, and can stand up against salt in the winter. This low maintenance asphalt is perfect for all residential and commercial applications.
A professionally installed and maintained Hot Top asphalt driveway can last for many years. If you have any questions regarding your Hot Top asphalt project, please give us a call! A knowledgeable and friendly member of our team will be happy to consult with you on the project and provide a free, written estimate.
A professionally installed and maintained Hot Top asphalt driveway can last for many years. If you have any questions regarding your Hot Top asphalt project, please give us a call! A knowledgeable and friendly member of our team will be happy to consult with you on the project and provide a free, written estimate.
Paving The Perfect Residential Driveway
There are three main areas to consider when thinking about paving your driveway:
1. Foundation - Asphalt is not stable; it relies on a good, solid base to sit on. Generally speaking the area must be excavated to approximately 10” below the proposed finish grade. A minimum of 6” of 3/4” crushed gravel must be placed graded and compacted before paving. There are some instances where additional gravel must be added due to unfavorable pre-existing conditions and/or special measures may be taken to address high water table or drainage issues. In many cases, the preparation is 75 to 80% responsible for the final outcome of a job.
2. Layers - Residential paving should be done in 2 layers:
3. Considerations - Special attention must be given to the following:
These are some general guidelines when creating and paving the perfect residential driveway. A Gray's Paving family member will be happy to discuss the particulars of your specific project and provide a free written estimate. All you have to do is send us a request by selecting the red "Request A Free Estimate" button.
1. Foundation - Asphalt is not stable; it relies on a good, solid base to sit on. Generally speaking the area must be excavated to approximately 10” below the proposed finish grade. A minimum of 6” of 3/4” crushed gravel must be placed graded and compacted before paving. There are some instances where additional gravel must be added due to unfavorable pre-existing conditions and/or special measures may be taken to address high water table or drainage issues. In many cases, the preparation is 75 to 80% responsible for the final outcome of a job.
2. Layers - Residential paving should be done in 2 layers:
- The first layer is a compacted 1/2” of 3/4” base.
- The second layer is an additional 1/2” of 3/8” mix.
- The edges of the pavement are tamped to strengthen the sides and promote nicer, straighter lines.
3. Considerations - Special attention must be given to the following:
- Drainage: a minimum 2% slope.
- Tie into road and sidewalks with saw-cut edges and emulsion (a bonding agent).
- Paving to local codes. Most cities and towns mandate a permit.
- Consider irrigation - conduits should be placed in the gravel before paving to allow pipe and wire to cross the driveway.
- Overlay - to overlay an existing driveway it must not be to cracked or broken up and the slope must be good.
These are some general guidelines when creating and paving the perfect residential driveway. A Gray's Paving family member will be happy to discuss the particulars of your specific project and provide a free written estimate. All you have to do is send us a request by selecting the red "Request A Free Estimate" button.