Different Types of Asphalt Mixes You Should Know About

1. Different Types of Asphalt Mixes You Should Know About! Are you planning an asphalt paving project shortly? Then this blog covers everything about different types of asphalt mixes so you better know what to expect. Knowing how each asphalt mix performs and where it’s generally used can let you make a wise decision about Asphalt Installation in Guildford, repairsor long-term maintenance. If you’re looking to receive perfect and durable asphalt installation, repairs or other related services, then Guildford Landscapes Ltd. will be the ultimate choice. The most common types of Asphalt mixes that you should be well aware of, such as: Hot Mix Asphalt Also called HMA, bitumen or blacktop, this type of asphalt is a top choice for major paving projects. There are various types of HMA available, each of which has different performance properties and various usage applications, and it include: 1. Dense-Graded Mixes Dense-graded mixes are excellently crafted and constructed and above all, it's impermeable, making this asphalt type an ideal pick for all traffic conditions and pavement layers. Dense-graded mixes have two types such as fine graded or coarse- graded, each of which is categorised by the size of the majority of the aggregate particles in the mix. 2. Stone Matrix Asphalt SMA and stone mastic asphalt are other names for this particular type of mix. It’s a gap-graded HMA, known to increase rutting resistance and durability. It also helps reduces tire noise and reflective cracking. As HMA is made up of highly durable aggregates, so it’s generally 20% to 25% more expensive than its other HMA counterparts. 3. Porous Asphalt Stormwater management is one of the essential purposes of this type of asphalt. Porous asphalt is crafted to allow water to drain through the asphalt into a layer of aggregate, designed to naturally filter the water and reduce the amount of pollutants carried to a waterway. With proper installation and maintenance, the filtration of runoff volume can reach close to 80%. This asphalt mix is useful to decrease the amount of stormwater runoff, especially when there is increased velocity and volume. Warm Mix Asphalt Similar to the HMA process, warm mix asphalt is heated during the production process. But, unlike HMA, WMA involves either water or organic/chemical additives that lower its required production temperature. Comparatively, WMA production requires less oil/fuel consumption and generates fewer emissions than HMA production. This makes Warm Mix Asphalt the most environmentally friendly and affordable option. WMA is growing in popularity, thanks to its versatility, durability and usability outside normal asphalt paving weather conditions. It’s even durable enough to handle heavy traffic loads and can be used in virtually all pavement applications. Cold Mix Asphalt As the name suggests, you cannot heat the cold mix asphalt at any cost during production which makes it easier to be transported and laid while cold. This type is only preferred for patching or Asphalt repairs because it’s not as durable as HMA or WMA. Whether you’re looking for Hot Mix Asphalt, Warm Mix Asphalt or any other Asphalt paving needs, then choose Guildford Landscapes Ltd. To know more about our services, kindly visit us at https://www.guildfordlandscapesltd.co.uk/ or call us on 01483 610953.