PAVING

Municipal and Highway Paving

For decades Hall Brothers, Inc. has been paving highways and roads for cities, counties, and the Kansas Department of Transportation. We employ experienced, skilled, and dependable paving crews that provide quality and on-time work that is completed in a safe manner. With our asphalt plants, materials, and people Hall Brothers, Inc. has the ability to take on any size of job.

OVERLAY

Before applying an overlay, repair damaged or distressed areas in the existing pavement.

 

A pavement overlay is the application of a layer of bituminous paving to an existing paved surface. This adds structural capacity and smoothness of ride all while improving the exterior appearance of your property. Other benefits include enhanced safety because tripping hazards are minimized, improved dust control, and reduced maintenance time.

 

When an asphalt pavement surface deteriorates to the point of needing repair, an asphalt overlay is an effective solution. The thickness of an overlay is typically 1 1/2 to 3 inches. The amounts of traffic, existing pavement condition, as well as an individual customer’s needs are considered in determining thickness. The existing asphalt surface may be milled if grades need to be maintained or altered. Milling is a process by which a machine is used to plane the pavement surface to an appropriate depth before it is covered with the new overlay.

 

Most any project is a candidate for overlay if the existing base is stable and the asphalt pavement is structurally sound. Contact us for answers pertaining any asphalt overlay questions you might have.

CRACK SEALING

Water is the most destructive element to our pavements. You need to prevent water intrusion into your pavements. Filling or sealing pavement cracks to prevent water from entering the base and sub-grade will extend pavement life. When water is kept out, pavement deterioration is slowed.

 

Cracks should be prepared to receive the sealants. The sealant will have a better chance to perform properly if the cracks are routed prior to sealing. Routing the cracks involves cutting a reservoir (Typically ½” by ½”) above the crack which allows an adequate space for sealant expansion and contraction. The reservoir also ensures that the proper amount of sealant penetrates the crack. After routing the cracks will be cleaned. This is accomplished with compressed air. The sealant should have a clean and dry bonding surface.

 

Once cleaned, the cracks are filled with hot pour type sealant. These sealants come in a square block and are put into a melter. Once melted the sealants are applied through a delivery hose and wand. Depending on the daytime temperature the sealant should be set up enough to drive over in 30 to 45 minutes.

Asphalt Repair

Small problem areas patched in time can improve the appearance and safety of your property. If they are ignored they only get bigger, more dangerous, and costly to repair.

 

When patching an area we remove and replace the existing damaged asphalt. Once the damaged area is removed, we will check the underlying sub-grade to check for any damage that could be causing the surface problems. If problems in the sub-grade are found they will need to be repaired before the new asphalt can be placed. The final result will be a strengthened area with an extended life of your pavement.

 

Any small patching of damaged asphalt should be taken care of as soon as possible. The ultimate goal is to keep water from penetrating the sub-grade and weakening it. Unlike concrete, asphalt is flexible. Therefore it is only as strong as the foundation under it.

Asphalt Replacement

Sub-grade deficiencies or old & damaged pavement may require removal of part or all of the pavement and base material. Once the pavement is removed pre-existing conditions in the sub-grade such as excess moisture, poor aggregate base, or poorly prepared sub-grade may require additional base preparations. These conditions are usually not discovered until the overlying asphalt is removed.

 

After careful inspection Hall Brothers, Inc. can recommend the most effective methods to resolve these conditions. 


When pre-existing conditions have been corrected, the base is then prepared as needed and re-compacted. The new asphalt is then placed.

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