Although the color is different, the finished repair is now an integral part of the existing road. No cold patch hump! No seam for water to infiltrate!
STEP 1
Sweep away loose debris or standing water from repair and surrounding area. IR is not readily absorbed by light colored materials like sand or snow.
STEP 2
Light the chamber, and position it over the area to be repaired. Be sure to allow at least 12" of heated area beyond the perimeter of the repair.
STEP 3
Allow heat to penetrate for 7-10 minutes.
Asphalt will be heated 2-3 " deep!
STEP 4
Remove the heater and rake softened asphalt.
STEP 5
Spray a maltines rejuvenator onto the heated area. This will replace some of the light oils that have oxidized out over time.
STEP 6
Add fresh asphalt from the reclaimer and lute to correct grade. The repair is ready to be rolled.
STEP 7
Compact the repair using a vibratory roller. Rolling the edges first fuses the repaired area with the heated but un- disturbed surrounding pavement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Infrared to repair asphalt pavement?
* Time- repairs can be made in a fraction of the time of conventional methods. A typical 5’x7’ repair takes 20-30 minutes to complete. The road can be re-opened to traffic immediately after the repair.
* Quality- the thermal bonding of the asphalt repair with the surrounding pavement makes the repair an integral piece of the pavement. No cold seam is left for water to re-enter and cause joint failure.
* Recycle- existing asphalt is reused, leaving little or no wasted material.
Is IR restoration permanent?
Yes. A correctly installed IR repair will restore the damaged area to the condition and useful life of the pavement around the repair. Pavement deterioration around the restoration will eventually affect the restoration over time.
My driveway has sunk in a couple places. Can infrared fix this?
Settlement is very common. Infrared repair is the best solution for this scenario as long as the sub-base (the course under the asphalt) has stopped settling.
Repairing asphalt by conventional methods (cut-out and replace) is a very expensive and time-consuming process. It requires a significant amount of equipment, material and manpower, and the results are often far from permanent. Even when done correctly, the finished repair is left with a cold seam where hot asphalt meets the existing pavement. This cold seam is the "weak link" and is where water will eventually re-enter the repair and cause it to fail.
Infrared rays are rays of light that are just beyond red in the spectrum. They cannot be seen but they produce heat deep inside an object. It is this quality that allows deep penetrating asphalt repair without causing damage to the asphalt being re-heated. This allows for a high quality pothole repair, asphalt patch, or general asphalt work.
When asphalt plants are closed for the winter, many asphalt defects are "repaired" repeatedly with inferior methods or go unattended and evolve into more expensive repairs by springtime. This doesn't have to happen. With our infrared reclaimer, we can take stockpiled virgin (unused) asphalt, load it into the reclaimer, activate, and 16 hours later have 300 degree F asphalt, just like from the plant! This technology allows us to perform repairs throughout most of the year. Be warned though--Only in emergencies do we work in sub-zero weather!
Applications for Infrared Usage
Utility cuts from installation of phone & power lines, sewer, water, & draingage pipes. Anywhere the existing asphalt is cut to install or repair utilities.
Potholes in roadways or driveways.
Cracked areas with a solid sub-base
Settled areas with no or minimal cracking (birdbaths)
Reshaping asphalt course to allow proper drainage & unwanted run-off.
Leveling frost heaves
Raising manhole & utility covers after resurfacing
Re-grading asphalt after driveway has sunk from garage entrance.
Removing cold patch in order to fix with Infrared.
Adding or fixing handicapped access ramps.
Removing asphalt from wooden bridges decks.
Make or repair joint between concrete and asphalt
Smooth out railroad crossings
Reshape areas around manhole covers to avoid damage to/from snowplows.
Year-round Asphalt Repair with Infrared Technology!
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