What's Hot? Recycled Asphalt Driveway North Texas

Country roads and driveways are going green! ​

That's right! Using the asphalt millings off an interstate or highway that is being replaced or repaved means less waste and far fewer natural resources. That's because now, we're collecting all that roadway, crushing it into small consistent pieces, and because it retains much of its original adhesive properties, so it can be recycled.

The process of reusing the material is pretty straight forward. The first step is to assess the current driveway condition. If it is in need of repair prior to laying down recycled asphalt, then that would be next. Occasionally, it helps to address any drainage issues (culverts, etc.) at this time since we'll have the machinery there to fix them. Once the area is prepared, the material can be laid down and compacted.

From there, the material will harden over time. Heat and moisture will help this process. Considering we're in North  Texas around McKinney, Celina, Pilot Point, Sherman, etc., we have plenty of sun and most of the year we have plenty of moisture. Once that has a chance to take hold, the bottom layers will solidify while the top layer remains looser. A thin layer of loose stones will lay tight against a firmer base even after as little as a few weeks.

This material is very good for Texas, holding up to the heavy vehicles we tend to drive around here. 

It makes for the perfect rural driveway, country parking area, barn entrance, or ranch road without the expense of higher priced cement or hot asphalt.

Stylistically it looks great, being a grayer, lighter version of blacktop.

Functionally, it is dust-free, and long-lasting.

If anything happens it is perhaps the easiest to maintain. Adding more material or grading is always an inexpensive option. This is a reasonably priced way to do our longer country stretches, parking areas, barn entrances, etc.

Hit us up if we can show you some examples we've recently completed. Contact Us

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Fresh recycled asphalt material before compaction.

Recycled crushed asphalt after it has been compacted.