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The Complete Process for Asphalt Pavement Installation

You’ve decided on asphalt for your new driveway, sidewalk or parking lot.  You’ve made the call to Epic Paving to schedule an installation.  Everything’s all set – but now what happens?  Just what’s actually involved in installing asphalt?  Here’s a step-by-step guide on what you can expect as your new asphalt is being laid down.

Demolition

The first thing that needs to be done is to remove the existing surface!  If it’s old asphalt, it can often be recycled, making it an environmentally friendly choice.  Otherwise, the asphalt, concrete or old interlocking pavers are torn up with heavy machinery.

Grading

Water drainage is key to ensuring a long-lasting asphalt surface.  With that in mind, your contractor will grade and slope the surface to ensure that water runs off properly, using motor graders to get the perfect slope.

Subbase

The subbase provides a stable support for your new asphalt, and protects it from dangerous freeze-and-thaw cycles in Toronto’s harsh winter weather.  This is installed after grading, with the contractor making sure that it’s properly compacted to provide years of durability.

Binder

The binder layer is coarser grade of asphalt, with larger stones.  This is added to increase the strength and durability of your new asphalt.  Without it, your asphalt top would likely crack or break under the constant pressure of cars and other heavy machinery.   The binder layer helps fight against breaking and cracking, keeping your asphalt strong for years to come.

Top Layer

Finally, the top layer is added.  This is the finer layer that provides a great aesthetic quality and ensures a smoother, more comfortable surface to your new asphalt installation.  It’s made up of smaller aggregate than the binder layer, as well as sand and oil.  It also produces that deep black color that gives new asphalt its trademark shiny finished surface.

Transitions

After the asphalt has been laid down, the transition from the new asphalt to preexisting driveways, roadways or parking lots need to be smoothed – otherwise, you get large, uncomfortable bumps.  It takes special attention to make sure the water run-off is appropriate in these areas; if not done properly, they can be common trouble points for water pooling.

Final Roll

When everything is laid down, from the subbase to the very top layer, it’s time for the final smoothing and compacting.  A roller truck is used to compact and smooth the surface, making sure that no bumps of aggregate or stone remain in your new surface.

When you trust Epic Paving with your asphalt installation, you can rest assured that you’re getting a surface that will provide years of durability and functionality.

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    Peter Christensen
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    Epic Paving completed the installation of a concrete pad with bollards, including paving and curb repairs. The end result was great. The focus on making a finished product to meet full customer satisfaction was very evident. A great job completed by Epic Paving & Contracting. They left the site clean and exceeded my expectations. Thank you!
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    This is very good and reliable company. Working with them for over four years and love both attitude, quality and service. Way to go!!! Great job!
    Black and Yellow Pavement Inc
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    We have been working with Epic Paving for just about 5 years now. They are our number one choice for asphalt paving. Francesca and Manousos are extremely helpful, knowledgable, and very easy to work with. The job quality is always top notch and and delivered on time. I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking asphalt paving and construction.
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    Morris is a hard working guy. They have done my driveway and so professional. Driveway looks like salavator so handsome nice and clean. Recommended 10/10 Amazing staff.
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    Maria Rozents
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    Working with this company on a regular basis over two years. Always professional service and exceptional quality of work.
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    Great company the best thing about those guys are safety , great environment . Morris and Givione is a cool and friendly guy.
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    Anthony did my driveway and pathway. His crew did an exceptional job. They price is fair. I highly recommend them.
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