As the son, and grandson, of paving contractors, Joe Cooper has been paving since high school. Now, the owner of J. Cooper Asphalt Paving, Inc., he works with his crews to assure you that his reputation and his word are put on the line with every job. After all, your impression reflects on the company's quality level.
With the decline of the Roman Empire, their extensive roadway system fell into disrepair as well. However, many of these roads survive to this day thanks to the superior quality and structure of their pavements.
One of the fathers of modern pavements was Thomas Telford, a Scottish building mason. His engineering techniques and designs for road construction eventually became the norm and form the basis for modern roads today.
By properly maintaining your asphalt, you can avoid major problems down the road. Not only will it extend the life of the surface, but you can eliminate weed growth, stop water from getting under the paved surface, and prevent damaging freezes.
During World War II, asphalt technology was improved in part as a response to the need for durable landing surfaces for heavy military aircraft.
Reclaimed asphalt pavement is material that has been removed from a road or highway and crushed for reuse or recycling into new pavements.