There are a lot of frequently asked questions in the paving business. We thought we would share some interesting facts about asphalt that you might not know, but now you do!Asphalt Fact #1 Pavements built with asphalt can be done quickly. This means shorter/fewer delays for commuters and professionals on the road.Asphalt Fact #2 Of all the paved roads in America, about 94% of them are surfaced with asphalt. When taking the interstate system into account, asphalt surfaces make up about 65% of them.Asphalt Fact #3 Asphalt is recyclable. This is important for many reasons, but one key characteristic is that the recycling of asphalt ends up saving American taxpayers about $1.5 billion dollars a year.Asphalt Fact #3.2 The roads traversing America are a valuable asset - coming in at about a $2.4 Trillion dollar value.Asphalt Fact #4Most automobile commercials are filmed with the car on asphalt!Asphalt Fact #5Asphalt resurfacing can make a surface as good as new. Plus, it's super durable, smooth, and quiet.Asphalt Fact #6More economics: On average, over a 40-year period, pavements made up of asphalt are more economical than concrete pavement.Asphalt Fact #7Day or night: Asphalt can be constructed at night - this obviously reduces the amount of delays for commuters and daytime trucking.Asphalt Fact #8The smoother pavement created by asphalt can extend the life of the surface by as much as 25% AND maximizes tire contact, providing more traction.
