What exactly is Pavement Preservation? Why does it matter? There are a number of reasons why investing in the longevity of your pavement is not only a more cost-effective strategy, it’s encourgaged by the United States Department of Transportation. Pavement preservation is important not only for streets and highways, but for parking lots as well. By taking action in preserving your pavement, you are investing in over 4 million miles of paved public roads. Our U.S. roads and other pavements are a huge investment and are vital for moving people and goods in an efficient manner
So, what is Pavement Preservation? Asphalt Magazine determines “the term ‘Pavement Preservation Programs and Activities’ means programs and activities employing a network level, long-term strategy that enhances pavement performance by using an integrated, cost-effective set of practices that extend pavement life, improve safety, and meet road user expectations.”
Pavement preservation techniques
There are many recognized techniques for preserving asphalt pavements, including:
• crack sealing and crack filling;
• fog seals and asphalt rejuvenators;
• seal treatments – scrub, sand, chip, and cape;
• slurry seal and micro-surfacing; and
• overlays – thin, ultra-thin, and bonded wearing courses.