There are different types of asphalt to meet the various needs of what it is going to be used for. Our goal is to give you the very best grand rapids road repair options.
We all see our paved roads and highways daily, but have you ever wondered what makes those up? Let’s take a look at the different types of asphalt and what they are. Of course, there are endless sub-categories of these and not all categories might be represented.
Cold Mix Asphalt
Cold mix asphalt remains pliable even in colder temperatures. We often see this used for pothole repairs as it is very flexible and pliable. The mixture is pretty easy, which means that it can be manufactured just about anywhere. It is good for repelling water and keeping the pothole from getting bigger.
Porous Asphalt
Porous asphalt actually comes with some tax benefits as they would prefer people to use this material. It allows the water to go through and drain as it would naturally into the ground. This means that the rainwater is purified as it would be if it were in a field or other basic ground. This is a wonderful way to deal with stormwater and it is more environmentally friendly than some of the other options.
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Cold Mix Asphalt
Cold mix asphalt remains pliable even in colder temperatures. We often see this used for pothole repairs as it is very flexible and pliable. The mixture is pretty easy, which means that it can be manufactured just about anywhere. It is good for repelling water and keeping the pothole from getting bigger.
Porous Asphalt
Porous asphalt actually comes with some tax benefits as they would prefer people to use this material. It allows the water to go through and drain as it would naturally into the ground. This means that the rainwater is purified as it would be if it were in a field or other basic ground. This is a wonderful way to deal with stormwater and it is more environmentally friendly than some of the other options.
Warm Mix Asphalt
This is asphalt that is made with asphalt binding materials at approx 200-250°F. It uses fewer fossil fuels than some of the other asphalt options. And, it will need more binding agents.
Hot Mix Asphalt
Hot mix asphalt (HMA) is the most commonly used asphalt for building our roads and infrastructure. There are 3 categories of the HMA which are:
- Open Graded Mixes
- Dense Graded Mixes
- Stone Matrix
The dense grade comes in fine and course as well. This means that the fine grade will have more small stones and sand in it. While the course grade is more course. This is the type of mix that is used to pave our roads and highways.
Stone Matrix Asphalt
Stone matrix asphalt (SMA) carries another name which is stone mastic asphalt and is used in surfaces that there is high traffic volume. It has been around since 1990, so it is one of the newer versions but is rut resistant and has higher durability.
We hope that you find the various mixtures interesting. We are here for your Holland Road repair or Parking lot repair needs.