Author Topic: Paved Driveway (Read 442 times)

cav58d · « **on:** May 09, 2007, 03:10:00 PM »

My driveway was paved 48 hours ago on Monday afternoon. What is the standard wait time before you should pull your vehicle up onto the new surface?

FrodeMk3 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:14:41 PM »

With asphalt, or cement, Cav?

Usually, asphalt's good soon as it cools. Concrete/cement merely has to harden.

cav58d · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:21:24 PM »

Asphalt....

Thing is, it's 84 degree's today, and has been in the mid-high 70's the past two days....I'm wondering if it wont still be sticky with this heat.

I just i'll just wait till at least sun down, if not tomorrow.

Hornet33 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:34:59 PM »

Should be good to go now.

Odee · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2007, 03:46:11 PM »

24 Hours is the usal wait time... If it is still tacky/sticky, then you can toss some fine sand on it to help absorb any extra tacky. Then sweep it clean and go ahead and park.

But don't blame me if they didn't seal it right and you're hub deep tomorrow morning..

moneyguy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2007, 04:10:29 PM »

2 weeks

MrBill · « **Reply #6 on:** May 09, 2007, 04:25:10 PM »

Many people confuse asphalt with tar mac ... asphalt is good to drive on as soon as the steam roller or packer leaves ... tar mac go ahead and drive on it, it ain't never gunna get any better, a lot of sand on top helps somewhat.

eskimo2 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 09, 2007, 04:47:43 PM »

FYI, my neighbor is having his driveway done. His asphalt bids are about 70% of the price of concrete so he’s not even considering concrete. Is this true everywhere?

Halo · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2007, 06:41:22 PM »

Didn't your contractor advise you how long to wait after your particular paving?

rpm · « **Reply #9 on:** May 09, 2007, 06:54:36 PM »

I used to work for an asphault company. Trust me, as soon as it has been compacted and cooled (below 200*F) it is safe to drive on. If you have any doubts about the temp, spray it with a water hose. We would turn traffic loose on a new surface in less than an hour.

Asphault is MUCH cheaper than concrete, but it lasts about 1/3 as long. It is also MUCH easier to repair. I would'nt recomend laying less than 2" thick. Anything thinner and it will break up quickly.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #10 on:** May 09, 2007, 07:01:18 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm
Asphault is MUCH cheaper than concrete, but it lasts about 1/3 as long. It is also MUCH easier to repair. I would'nt recomend laying less than 2" thick. Anything thinner and it will break up quickly.

It (Assphault) also looks like crap (when used in a home setting), and weed can grown through it.

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #11 on:** May 09, 2007, 07:16:31 PM »

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Originally posted by MrBill
Many people confuse asphalt with tar mac ... asphalt is good to drive on as soon as the steam roller or packer leaves ... tar mac go ahead and drive on it, it ain't never gunna get any better, a lot of sand on top helps somewhat.

whats the difference between the two?

rpm · « **Reply #12 on:** May 09, 2007, 08:18:16 PM »

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Originally posted by Ripsnort
It (Assphault) also looks like crap (when used in a home setting), and weed can grown through it.

Not if done properly. The problem is most people go with the low bidder and get a low bidder job. This is a situation where you really do get what you pay for. A 2" asphault drive should last a lifetime if properly prepared and compacted.

rpm · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2007, 08:30:16 PM »

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Originally posted by DREDIOCK
whats the difference between the two?

I believe he is talking about seal coat. That is where the hot oil (tar) is sprayed on the ground.

Chip seal is the same, but you sprinkle gravel on top.

Cold roll is a mixture of asphault, sand and gravel and can be applied at room temperature. It does not harden until compacted, but is less stable than hot roll because it contains less oil.

Hot roll is what you see most highways paved with. It is a mixture of asphault, rock, sand and fillers. It is laid in layers with a paver at 300*F. It hardens, compacted or not, as it cools. When compacted it is as hard and dense as concrete. There are several different compounds of hot roll.

cav58d · « **Reply #14 on:** May 09, 2007, 08:30:50 PM »

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Originally posted by Halo
Didn't your contractor advise you how long to wait after your particular paving?

Nah...I woke up to the doorbell, moved my car onto the street, and came back inside and fell asleep. DOH!