Step 1: Milling
When it comes to doing the most suitable job for a street within a city’s budget, milling is the way to go because you won’t be starting your paving process from scratch. The method of milling basically means at least removing a portion of the surface of the road. The milling method can go as far down/deep as needed to make the road smooth again. This is done by heavy milling machinery at a controlled depth and is then loaded onto a truck. Once the removed asphalt is loaded up, it is taken to a recycling facility where it will be recycled into other projects as effective base material. Milling leaves the sub-base intact so new asphalt can be installed over top, creating a new, smooth surface that saves both time and money on a paving project.Step 2: Overlay
Once the amount of required asphalt is removed, the overlay process can begin. Just as the name implies, hot mix asphalt is applied to the area that was milled to replace the top surface. After the new asphalt is laid, we will then use heavy rolling machines to compact the overlay to the road. This will be done as many times as necessary to get good compaction and a smooth surface. You should not see any uneven areas or patchy spots once completed.The Milling and Overlay Experts
At Cassidy Paving, we take pride in our comprehensive experience with mill and overlay. This is one area of expertise that our crew can provide to both small and large municipalities across the state. If you are ready to address your uneven and damaged roads, parking lots, and/or bridges, give us a call today at 866-978-9788 for a free estimate.
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