{"id":493,"date":"2016-10-04T19:38:53","date_gmt":"2016-10-04T19:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=493"},"modified":"2017-03-04T16:27:28","modified_gmt":"2017-03-04T16:27:28","slug":"what-makes-asphalt-a-good-paving-material","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/what-makes-asphalt-a-good-paving-material\/","title":{"rendered":"What Makes Asphalt a Good Paving Material?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Asphalt is a popular paving material because it is a good paving material. Its various attributes make it effective, and its quality makes it a first-choice for many building and construction applications. Asphalt delivers several benefits in terms of function, longevity, durability, maintenance, and cost-savings, which is why it is the most commonly-used material for paving roads, streets, interstates, highways, parking lots, driveways, and much more. Continue reading to learn more about the advantages of asphalt and why it\u2019s used in so many industries.<br \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_575\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Asphalt-Concrete-Paving-e1488644834774.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Asphalt-Concrete-Paving-e1488644834774-1024x498.jpg\" alt=\"Asphalt Concrete Paving 317-549-1833\" width=\"640\" height=\"311\" class=\"size-large wp-image-575\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Asphalt-Concrete-Paving-e1488644834774-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Asphalt-Concrete-Paving-e1488644834774-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Asphalt-Concrete-Paving-e1488644834774-768x373.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Asphalt Concrete Paving 317-549-1833<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<h1><font color=\"goldenrod\">Performance and Longevity<\/font><\/h1>\n<p>Asphalt is a composite material made up of a combination of aggregates, binders, and other additives. It is strong and durable, so it can withstand inclement weather, harsh chemicals, and heavy traffic. It is also water-resistant, which reduces cracking and other freeze-thaw related surface damages. Because asphalt is strong, durable, and resistant to wear and tear, it lasts for years. Not only does this reduce the need for repairs and replacements, it makes the maintenance load much lighter.<\/p>\n<h2><font color=\"goldenrod\">Installation and Maintenance<\/font><\/h2>\n<p>Asphalt is flexible, making it easy to work with. And since it is strong and durable, very little maintenance is needed to keep it in good condition. A quality seal coat, routine sweeping, and prompt crack repairs are the most important parts of asphalt maintenance. Also, the groundwork and foundation preparation work for asphalt is much easier than its outdated alternatives. This reduces labor time, thus reducing installation costs.<\/p>\n<h2><font color=\"goldenrod\">Cost<\/font><\/h2>\n<p>The attributes of asphalt make it a cost-effective material for various paving projects. Although a notable upfront cost, asphalt saves money in the long run. Reduced repairs and installation times combined with all the added conveniences of asphalt make up for the initial investment. Just keep in mind that it will likely need re-seal-coating every 3 to 5 years. This will also keep maintenance low, repairs at bay, and protect your investment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indianapolis Asphalt Paving<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_455\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ACI-Indy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ACI-Indy-300x217.jpg\" alt=\"Asphalt &amp; Concrete Service 317-549-1833\" width=\"300\" height=\"217\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ACI-Indy-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ACI-Indy-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/ACI-Indy-1024x741.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-455\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Asphalt  &#038; Concrete Service 317-549-1833<\/p><\/div>Call ACI Asphalt and Concrete Inc. at 317-549-1833 for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/asphalt-repair-indianapolis.php\" target=\"_blank\">asphalt repair<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. Owner, <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/117495139060578430681\/posts\" target=\"_blank\">Lindsey Lewis<\/a>, and his team of professional pavers, are licensed, bonded, and insured, and have more than 30 years of experience in the paving industry. We offer <strong>commercial, industrial, and municipal asphalt paving services<\/strong> at the most competitive prices in town. Call 317-549-1833 to request an estimate for <strong>Indianapolis asphalt paving<\/strong>, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Asphalt is a popular paving material because it is a good paving material. Its various attributes make it effective, and its quality makes it a first-choice for many building and construction applications. Asphalt delivers several benefits in terms of function, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/what-makes-asphalt-a-good-paving-material\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[310,309,312,308,311,34,203,125],"class_list":["post-493","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-asphalt-repair-2","tag-asphalt-binders","tag-asphalt-contractors-indianapolis","tag-asphalt-definition","tag-asphalt-installation-indianapolis","tag-asphalt-materials","tag-asphalt-repair","tag-asphalt-sealcoating","tag-indianapolis-asphalt-paving"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493","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=493"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":586,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/493\/revisions\/586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=493"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=493"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=493"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}