Recycled Asphalt

Because the main ingredient in asphalt is oil, its price has increased dramatically in the last several years. Five years ago, government agencies paid $35 to $40 a ton for asphalt. However, now the price has escalated to over $90 a ton, and it is predicted that the price of asphalt will continue to climb. This has led to an increased demand for recycled asphalt which is lower in price and widely available. Asphalt and tar recycling has also become more popular because of environmental concerns. Recycled asphalt simply produces a less negative environmental impact because it is not being placed in landfills.

Currently, even most new asphalt has between 15 and 20 percent of crushed, recycled asphalt mixed into it. Because of this, asphalt has now surpassed aluminum as the most widely recycled material in the world.

For homeowners, recycled asphalt driveways are a cost-saving alternative to using new asphalt, and many asphalt professionals are now offering it as an option. The biggest concern about recycled asphalt is whether or not it is as durable as new asphalt. Most experts and engineers are convinced that it can last as long as a decade or longer on residential driveways. But, recycled asphalt driveways do have a downside. Because the recycled asphalt contains rubber, oil, and line paint, it does have a tendency to track into your home and vehicle more than virgin asphalt.

To prevent excessive tracking, recycled asphalt driveways should be sealed with a commercial grade asphalt sealcoat product. To learn everything you need to know about asphalt maintenance, take the Free AKPRO 4-day email asphalt maintenance course offered by Asphalt Kingdom. You will learn how to prepare your driveway for sealcoat treatment. This includes tips on the proper techniques for sweeping, blowing, washing and more. You will learn what you need to do to fill those unsightly and potentially damaging cracks in your recycled asphalt. You will also be given detailed instructions on how to successfully seal your driveway and what products are the best to use.

By the time you finish this comprehensive course, you just might want to learn more about becoming an asphalt maintenance professional. Asphalt Kingdom also has all the information, equipment, and products you need to start your own sealcoating business. With this turnkey opportunity, you will have everything you need to sealcoat recycled asphalt driveways on your own schedule. To learn more about Asphalt Kingdom’s Business in a Box solutions, email us or call us toll free for expert advice at 1-866-399-5562.