At PTG Enterprises, we get tons of questions about asphalt pavement. What is it made from? Can it be recycled? Is it cost-effective? Well, we will answer those questions and more. Below you will find the most Frequently Asked Questions about Asphalt Pavement:
Q: What is Asphalt Pavement made from?
A: Asphalt pavement is made from heated Asphalt cement mixed with crushed, dried stone called aggregate.
Q: Isn’t Asphalt pavement made entirely of price-sensitive petroleum products . . . crude oil.
A: No. Only about 5-6% of asphalt pavement is actually petroleum based.
Q: Is Asphalt Pavement cost-effective?
A: Yes. When compared to other pavement types, asphalt is the economical choice in both the short and long run. When you combine asphalt’s strength and durability with its affordable installation and maintenance, asphalt just blows other pavements away.
Q: Does Asphalt production contribute to greenhouse gases and global warming?
A: No. Asphalt has the smallest overall carbon footprint of any pavement and neither the asphalt itself nor its production are major sources of green house gasses.
Q: Can Asphalt pavement be recycled and reused?
A: Yes. It is by far the most reusable pavement material in the U.S.
Q: Is Asphalt good for anything other than roads?
A: Yes. Asphalt can be used for parking lots, airports, sidewalks, driveways and basketball courts…just to name a few of its uses.
If you have any additional questions, contact PTG Enterprises aka My Pavement Guy by calling 410-636-8777or click here today!
