Asphalt Paving Services in Merrillville, IN

Ristich Asphalt Paving Inc is the superior choice when it comes to new asphalt paving. Our professionals are well-equipped and knowledgeable to handle all-sized jobs and provide a level of workmanship that is unmatched in our area. We’re experienced with residential, commercial, and industrial properties.

We offer several asphalt repair services including small asphalt patching, hot crack filling, pothole repair, and more. If your driveway, private road, or parking lot is looking a little worse for wear, call the experts at Ristich Asphalt Paving Inc for a comprehensive asphalt repair estimate.

Things like heavy traffic and moisture can break down your asphalt over time, which is why it’s important to maintain your asphalt surfaces. We specialize in asphalt milling, which will remove distress from uneven surfaces, provide a high-quality surface, and extend the life of your asphalt.

Sometimes it is necessary to remove and replace only a small section of your asphalt. This could be due to a pothole that develops or some other utility work that requires only a small section of your asphalt might require replacement.

Removal and Replacement, or Asphalt Patching, is used for more localized deterioration, especially when the underlying base has been affected. The damaged areas are squared off, saw cut, and excavated to a depth from two inches to two feet depending on the subsurface conditions. New aggregate is then added, if required, and compacted in preparation for the new asphalt surface. Finally, hot-mixed asphalt is placed over this layer and compacted. Any raveled surfaces (surfaces in which the aggregate is coming loose) are then smoothed out and re-striping can be done, if needed. Sanchez Paving also recommends treating the entire surface with a seal coat to restore the original look of the area and further protect it.

Do you have localized damage to your parking lot? Do not wait to fix your asphalt surface, as small cracks and sunken areas can worsen and further damage your lot. Furthermore, you do not want to be liable for pedestrian injury or vehicle damage on your property.

Fortunately, Ristich Asphalt can easily, quickly patch damaged asphalt. We can patch all damaged areas and ensure they are proofed against further deterioration. We have over XX years of experience in the Northwest Indiana asphalt paving industry and can provide you the best patching service at the most competitive price.

Cracks in parking lots are not unusual. Unfortunately, neither is the eventual deterioration of the surface if those cracks are left unattended. Unsealed cracks allow water to enter and deteriorate the subgrade and eventually the surface, usually resulting in alligatoring, potholes, and the general demise of the pavement.

Crack sealer is an elastic material designed to seal joints and cracks against this moisture infiltration into the subgrade. Subgrade moisture is one of the leading causes of pavement failure, so it is essential that asphalt cracking is attended to promptly to extend the life of the pavement and save money long-term. Typically, we recommend filling cracks and joints 1/4 inch or wide or greater.

Using a hot sealer is far superior to a cold-pour sealer. Cold-pour sealers, although marginally less expensive, do not adhere as well and tend to pop out of the crack with temperature changes.

The crack is first cleaned using an air compressor with a hose and tube to blow out dust and debris with a high-pressure stream of air. Then, the crack sealer is either injected into the crack with a pressurized wand or poured in at a temperature of roughly 300 degrees Fahrenheit. This extreme heat causes the sides of the asphalt in the crack to melt and form a much stronger bond with the crack sealer upon cooling. Due to its high elasticity, crack sealer will have the ability to expand and contract with the thermal movements of the crack. Also, because of its high melting point, it will not track or pick up with traffic.