{"id":1713,"date":"2021-07-21T10:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T10:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1713"},"modified":"2021-09-04T19:00:45","modified_gmt":"2021-09-04T19:00:45","slug":"how-the-rain-might-affect-asphalt-pavement-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/how-the-rain-might-affect-asphalt-pavement-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Rain Might Affect Asphalt Pavement Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Although Indiana has finally seen a bit of a dry streak lately, rain will inevitably be in the forecast again, and sooner than we think. So, if you have any asphalt pavement work coming up in a schedule, you may want to learn how the rain might affect your paving project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn whether or not it\u2019s possible to lay asphalt in the rain, and some important information about asphalt maintenance and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Asphalt-Pavement-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Asphalt-Pavement-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Asphalt Pavement Company Indianapolis Indiana 317-549-1833 \" class=\"wp-image-1714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Asphalt-Pavement-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Asphalt-Pavement-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Asphalt-Pavement-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Asphalt-Pavement-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Asphalt-Pavement-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana-451x300.jpg 451w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Asphalt-Pavement-Company-Indianapolis-Indiana.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Asphalt Pavement Company Indianapolis Indiana 317-549-1833 <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Rainy Days are Not Compatible with Asphalt Work<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only can climate and temperature changes affect the outcome of asphalt paving project, but moisture and standing water produced by rain can also significantly reduce the quality of an asphalt pavement job. To get straight to the point, you never want to schedule any type of asphalt installation or paving work when there is rain in the forecast. Asphalt is an oil-based material, and we all know that oil and water do not mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Would Happen if You Installed Asphalt in Rainy or Wet Weather?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you were to lay asphalt in rainy or wet conditions, the oil binders will mix with water and then rise to the surface of the asphalt, and as a result, the asphalt binders will break down, eventually leading to surface damages and similar consequences. It is important for the weather conditions to be dry and have amiable temperature levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if it\u2019s not raining, if the ground is still wet, it is not compatible with asphalt paving. Now, a light mist or little morning dew is not really enough moisture to affect an asphalt pavement project. As mentioned earlier, place your trust in a licensed and reputable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indianapolis Indiana paving contractor<\/a> to protect your investment and ensure a successful outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>If the Weather Takes an Unexpected Turn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>in the case that your asphalt has already been installed, but then the weather takes an unexpected turn for the worst, it is important to take certain measures to uphold the integrity of your pavement as much as possible. Try laying down plastic tarps and canopies, or even incorporating commercial dryers and fans. As you can already deduce, spring and summer are the best seasons of the year to schedule any asphalt or concrete paving work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the Average Asphalt Curing Time?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only should you have your asphalt work done in dry and amiable weather conditions, but your freshly laid asphalt will need to stay completely dry for at least 24 hours, and up to 3 to 4 days after installation. Although freshly laid asphalt cures and forms a virtually watertight seal within a few days of installation, it takes six months to a year for asphalt to fully harden and cure. It is important to keep water from huddling on your asphalt if it\u2019s been installed within this period. Also, your pavement project should have included a solid water drainage and water runoff system to ensure that standing water is a problem on your lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Was Your Asphalt Project Delayed by Your Contractor?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case that your asphalt contractor contacts you and reschedules your project, do not take concern. This means they are a reliable and trusted paving company who understands the importance of meeting all the proper standards and conditions for successful asphalt pavement work. Just be patient with the weather and trust your paving contractor to make the best decision regarding your pavement renovations or installations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Protect Asphalt After Installation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to keep your asphalt surface is dry as possible for up to a year after installation. In addition to routine cleaning and sweeping of the lot, another critical part of asphalt protection is seal coating, as it can add years onto the life of your asphalt pavement, plus enhance its performance level and overall safety. And turnaround times are quick, as a fresh seal coat job only requires 24 hours to fully dry, or up to 72 hours if the weather is cloudy and cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Are you looking for qualified commercial paving contractor for asphalt work in Indiana?<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\">Contact ACI Asphalt and Concrete<\/a> at 317-549-1833 for reputable and trusted <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/services\/sealcoating.php\" target=\"_blank\">pavement sealcoating<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/services\/asphalt-paving.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">commercial asphalt paving in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You Might Also Like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/the-best-times-of-year-to-install-new-pavement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Times of Year to Install New Pavement<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/can-you-apply-pavement-seal-coat-in-hot-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can You Apply Pavement Seal Coat in Hot Weather?<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/can-hot-or-cold-weather-affect-the-asphalt-paving-process\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Can Hot or Cold Weather Affect the Asphalt Paving Process?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/contact-us.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png\" alt=\"Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Indianapolis Pavement Repair Company 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although Indiana has finally seen a bit of a dry streak lately, rain will inevitably be in the forecast again, and sooner than we think. So, if you have any asphalt pavement work coming up in a schedule, you may &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/how-the-rain-might-affect-asphalt-pavement-work\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1714,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[501,67,118],"tags":[775,309,774,154,111,773,381],"class_list":["post-1713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asphalt","category-asphalt-repair-2","category-pavement-installation-2","tag-asphalt-company-indiana","tag-asphalt-contractors-indianapolis","tag-asphalt-cure-time","tag-asphalt-pavement-installation","tag-asphalt-paving-indianapolis","tag-asphalt-work-rain","tag-paving-in-rain"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1713","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1713"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1713\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1715,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1713\/revisions\/1715"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1713"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1713"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1713"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}