Can Asphalt Be Laid Within The Rain?

Rain – Go away, come again some other day…..Especially If Asphalt Needs Done.

There are many reasons you might want to lay asphalt. Regardless of the reason, the weather should have an affect on when you plan on doing it. The mixture that asphalt contains has specific oils that are meant to repel water, however, if it does not dry before it is meant to, it can leave your asphalt ruined. Let’s dive in to some specifics…. First, let’s talk about what its made of and how that can affect asphalt being laid.

Oils/Aggregates

Black-top is made up of a few components, most of which are called aggregates. Aggregates are little up bits of stone, rock, and sand that are cleared out over from other occupations. Asphalt also contains a little bit of bitumen cement, and oils which means that in many ways it is like cement and cannot be put down with any water present.

The Mix Must Be Hot!

Unlike cement, hot-mix black-top is regularly warmed to between 200 and 310 degrees. When it gets rolled on, the temperature must be between 200 and 300 degrees. On the off chance that the blend temperature falls underneath roughly 185 degrees while its being put on, it’ll harden up and not compact the way it ought to.

Cure!

Black-top has oils in it and when they are uncovered to rain they can rise to the surface. This influences how the black-top cures and the wrapped up result in a few ways. We at LOCO want to help you complete your Pittsburgh asphalting job and we want to ensure that it is delivered in high quality. For more information visit us here or call 412.214.8441