Asphalt milling/ pavement milling refers to grinding and removing the topmost layer of asphalt pavement. This is often done to keep pavement from getting too high from years of asphalt resurfacing and prevents drainage problems.
The asphalt material removed during milling can be reused for other projects at a reduced cost. Recycled asphalt can sometimes be used as an alternative to stone gravel and hot asphalt. It is also resistant to harsh weather elements.
One of our experienced asphalt milling contractors will be able to tell you if your asphalt pavement could benefit from millings. Here are some of the more common reasons why you should consider asphalt millings over the traditional stone gravel.
Lower Cost
Crushed asphalt millings are made from recycled asphalt pavement. Since the material used for the project is recycled, the cost is significantly lower than if you had to pay for all new materials. Essentially, asphalt millings are the crushed remnants from other asphalt projects, so you pay less.
No Maintenance
Asphalt millings harden over time, which strengthens the surface of your asphalt parking lot or roadway. Asphalt millings also don’t need to be refinished, resurfaced, or replaced, which saves you money in the long run. They are also durable against the weather elements, which is useful in a state like Florida.
Eco-Friendly
Asphalt millings are incredibly eco-friendly and cost-effective. This is because they are a byproduct of another process and are 100 percent recycled. Not only are asphalt millings a recycled resource, but they also require fewer resources to prepare and install compared to hot mix asphalt. Millings produce a minuscule fraction of the dust, odors, vapors, and greenhouse gas emissions of hot mix asphalt, all at a reasonable price.
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