1.
A crack is just a crack, right? What if I don't fill that crack
this year? Is that really such a big deal?
Water is just water until it freezes. It expands
by 150% in volume, displacing and cracking asphalt. During 1999 there
were thirteen separate freeze/thaw cycles. Crackfilling is the least expensive
and most cost effective way to prevent future repairs.
2. What can I do on my own to get the most
out of my pavement?
Undertake an annual maintenance evaluation. If you see depressions in the asphalt with multiple
cracks, you might have base failure. Make repairs. If you see sand building
up around your drainage basins, sealcoat the asphalt, it is becoming oxidized.
The fine sand in the blacktop is raveling out and becoming brittle.
3.
How long can I expect my pavement to last? What's normal? How long
with regular maintenance?
During the first 75% of a pavement's life cycle,
it performs well and to the untrained eye, it even looks pretty good.
After that, deterioration occurs
rapidly.
4. What are some of the tricks of the trade?
What do I need to look out for?
Crack filling; Specify routing, it provides
a uniform depth and width allowing the filler to bridge and bond the crack.
Sealer; Specify ASTM D3405 minimum sealcoat. Specify five pounds of sand
per gallon.
Patching; Specify full depth minimum of four inches. Look out for:
- Vague, ambiguous terminology in a proposal.
- A quote that is 20% or more lower than other vendors
- Estimates which recommend against correcting the cause of the problem.
- "Inspect what you expect" Is the work being performed the way it was specified
5.
How do I know I'm getting value for my money? How am I saving with
Blue Chip?
Be very specific in your request for quotes.
Example Two
-inch
overlay or two-inch compacted overlay. Patch or (full
depth) patches. We specify construction parameters using the best
methods to install or repair. This gives you the longest life for your
pavement.
6. How long will it take to do my job?
What's the process? Is it messy? Is it dangerous? Is it environmentally
safe?
Only a trained professional can answer these
questions. Fill out our free Online Estimate and a Blue Chip representative
will contact you promptly.
7. What is the Blue Chip Difference?
Problem solving solutions, construction methods,
honesty, integrity and reliability.
Example: Saw cut not jack hammer patches because jackhammers create micro
cracking of the adjacent blacktop, shortening the life by allowing water
to penetrate.
Example: Sealing all edges of a new patch prevents water from penetrating.
Example: Full Depth (not skin patch) restores the base and surface asphalt.
Skin patch does not address the reason for the failure and will change
the drainage pattern, creating water pooling in adjacent areas.
Blue Chip provides a comprehensive analysis of your project. We use the
most cost effective construction methods. We guarantee your satisfaction
for up to 36 months (See Estimator for details). No excuses, no subcontractors,
we are accountable to you.
8.
If my pavement was professionally installed, why do I need to worry
about maintenance?
Even the best of surfaces are subject to the wear
and tear caused by time, weather and traffic. No paved surface is permanent.
By undertaking a program of planned pavement maintenance, considerable
savings in rehabilitation costs may be achieved. Your pavement surface
will remain sound, usable and safe. Extensive downtime needed to repair
deep cracks and potholes will be reduced or eliminated.
Proper maintenance can significantly extend the life of existing pavements,
and it will help to protect your paving investment.
9.
Is there a guarantee?
36 months from date of completion (see estimator for details).
10. How much does it cost? How much will
periodic maintenance cost me/save me in the long run?
Each job is different and a Blue Chip Representative can help you with
all of these questions. Please call 513-321-9595.
4320 Mount Carmel Rd. • Cincinnati, OH 45244
(513) 321-9595 • fax (513) 248-2333