Comprehensive asphalt paving you can count on
DRYCO is your all-in-one commercial contractor to expertly handle the entire paving life-cycle:
- New Construction
- Removing and Replacing Existing Asphalt
- Striping (including full ADA & California Accessibility Compliance)
- Sealcoating
- Slurry Seal & Micro-Surfacing
- Maintenance & Repair
Want to get an idea of what your asphalt project might cost? Check out our free asphalt calculator. Also, find out how to get the most value from any paving project here.
We also do a lot of concrete, so will use that where appropriate. We are a one-stop hardscapes company who can engineer your whole project including speed bumps, sidewalks, wheelchair ramps, patios, etc, all with properly engineered drainage for the longevity of your investment.
Paving Site Development
At DRYCO, we have the equipment and expertise to perform grading, basic underground, drainage, and mission-critical tasks for subsequent project phases. With the multiple divisions at DRYCO, we can begin by grading your site, providing the proper soil stabilization techniques, placing base rock, installing Bio-Swales, and ensuring proper drainage. (See “Causes of Pavement Deterioration” below for why this is important.) We will design, scope, and build the most cost-effective solutions for your budget. Our scope of work will ensure a quality bid process, allowing for greater value on your project. We have developed a special working relationship with our suppliers of quality materials, giving DRYCO a distinct advantage in scheduling Site Development work, thus managing the risk of delays on the project.
New Construction
We understand the special regulations, and evolving codes for the construction, configuration, and spacing of blacktop parking lots. Even the landscaping, drainage, and pollution factors can have a significant impact on your asphalt’s lifespan and are important to consider. We work from the ground up, including proper grading and compaction of subgrade, a substantial section of base rock, and the right thickness of asphalt that has been properly compacted for quality paving.
Asphalt Repair & Blacktop Replacement
DRYCO provides all manner of asphalt repair, whether it be a simple pothole repair or a full production mill out and replacement. DRYCO owns several asphalt milling machines built to quickly and accurately remove failed pavement without disturbing the subgrade. We have the latest in paving and compaction equipment so maximum compaction is attained. The fact is that for every 1% compaction you don’t get, you will lose 5% of the life of the pavement. Quality equipment and its proper application with an experienced operator matters!
Causes of Pavement Deterioration
Raveling
Exposure to the elements causes the liquid asphalt binder in pavement to oxidize and become brittle, and the weight of vehicles causes the now brittle surface to crumble. Water then washes away the crumbled aggregate, diminishing pavement thickness and revealing a rough, rocky appearance.
Cracking
Variations in temperature causes pavement to expand and contract, and rain may cause the soil underneath to swell irregularly. All of this puts stress on the pavement, creating long cracks in a longitudinal (along the roadway) or transverse direction (across the roadway). These are quite common in California and can be kept in check through regular pavement maintenance. As the pavement ages, these cracks will appear with increasing density, forming block cracks. Block cracks indicate that the pavement has lost its flexibility and may require major reconstruction.
Alligatoring
When it rains or when irrigation overflows the landscaping, especially in areas with poor drainage, water enters the cracks and over time slowly carries away the “fines” of the subgrade over time. This causes unstable, unsupported pavement. The weight of vehicles causes the unsupported pavement to crack in a manner resembling alligator skin.
Pothole
Alligatoring will spread through the pavement like cancer, breaking the pavement into even smaller pieces that are cast aside, eventually forming potholes. Just like a leaky roof left unrepaired, the costs increase rapidly at this stage. Immediate response is highly recommended.
Commercial EV Charging Station Installation
DRYCO is helping to meet the demand for Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation.
Have a paving, striping, sealcoat, concrete, or fencing project that needs a bid?
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