Brown Brothers - Asphalt, Concrete and Weatherproofing services. Denver Metro Area Commercial and Residential.

Description

Why Infrared Patching ?

Infrared thermal bond pavement patching is a process of reheating a deteriorated section of asphalt pavement and blending in new heated material to create a seamless asphalt patch. Because there is no seam - no cold joint - there is no entry for water.

INFRARED PATCHING PROVIDES:

Economical alternative to traditional repairs
*Seamless patching
*Less traffic down time
*Year-round heated repairs
*Off-hour repair options

Pavement repair issues such as potholes, utility settlements, trip hazards and water puddling have many communities scratching their heads. These are common problems communities 
face as season’s transition from winter to spring. Repairing such problems may be a little easier with patching by way of infrared pavement technology.
The infrared process may be new to many communities, but this technology has been being perfected for over 15 years. Contractors have been offering this process to communities for many reasons. Infrared offers a seamless bond to the surrounding asphalt surfaces, so water will not penetrate the edges and cause premature asphalt failure. This process also can eliminate the need to reconstruct failing areas.
Infrared works on both old and new asphalt surfaces, offering quick and permanent asphalt repairs. In most cases, the area can be re-opened within 15 minutes after completion. Infrared patching also is an effective way to patch in the winter months when asphalt plants are closed down. One of the greatest benefits any contractor can offer a community is a process that saves money. To a community, infrared is cost effective simply because less manpower, equipment, material, debris and working hours equals more savings.

Street hazards can cause injuries. Repairs eliminate potential risks. Infrared makes such repairs easier and more complete, helping to reduce liabilities. Infrared patching can and should be used on many roadways and parking lot problems.

Although this process has many benefits, it also has limitations. Infrared is not a cure-all to reconstruction patching. Infrared is not recommended on wide-spread cracking (alligator cracking) or wide cracks.

Failed areas in roadways and parking lots originate in the sub base, and the infrared process effectively penetrates two to three inches of the asphalt surface. Conventional patching would be suggested where infrared cannot be used. This conventional (reconstructive) patching consists of removing failed areas to sub base, compacting the sub base, installing at least four inches of base course and two inches of top course.
Infrared pavement technology is a great way to tackle most pavement maintenance issues permanently and cost effectively. When comparing infrared patching to other methods, it is significantly lower in cost. It saves the cost of a temporary patch because it can be done in any temperature.

Infrared patching, a cost-effective alternative to a complete repair.