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Replacement vs Reclamation

The process of removing and replacing asphalt pavement is called full-depth removal and replacement. In this operation, existing asphalt pavement is exported, stone bases or dirt are removed, and new stone bases and asphalt pavement are installed. Pavement and stone materials are loaded by excavators or loaders and hauled off-site. All of the new stone base is transported back to the site with the help of dump trucks. Afterwards, the asphalt is shipped to a local asphalt producer, which crushes it and reuses it in new asphalt pavement. The stone and dirt material are disposed of as waste. Typically, discarded material is of no value and there is a disposal charge for the owner. A new stone base is crushed from virgin material, loaded, and then shipped to the site. The costs of removal, installation, and material processing can add up fast between the equipment, labor, and trucking requirements. However, full-depth pavement reclamation   avoids many of these problems. During this pr...

Advantages of Full-Depth Pavement Reclamation

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Asphalt parking lots and private roadways are subjected to constant traffic every day. Pavement damage that makes movement cumbersome or hazardous should be repaired. A method called full-depth pavement reclamation can help you maximize your budget while protecting natural resources. The usage of Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) in parking lots is one of the applications of FDR. Asphalt pulverization, or full-depth reclamation, is a technique of removing a damaged layer of asphalt, mixing it with the existing stone base, and creating a usable recycled base for new asphalt. For large parking lots or private roadways without curbs or gutters, this is the best solution. The full-depth reclamation process offers a variety of benefits, including lowered costs, a faster schedule, and more structural benefits. It's also possible to repair roads and parking lots without full closure or extensive downtime, minimizing disruptions to users. The reclamation process reuses 100% of the existing mat...