Asphalt Products & Supplies

To find information on asphalt products and supplies see this Yellow Pages® heading. Asphalt is a compounded mixture of various crushed rocks, gravel, and other related substances; used for paving roads. Asphalt creates a surface that is smooth enough to drive a vehicle on, as well as strong enough to withstand most weather-related elements. Asphalt products can include sealants, crack-fillers, paints, etc. Supplies refer to asphalt mixture, tools, etc.

Asphalt is laid with a tool known as a paver. The asphalt is poured onto fresh ground and smoothed out to a surface that is easy to drive on. Asphalt is a very sticky substance and once applied takes several hours or days to dry before it can be used. Once the process is complete, the asphalt will provide a driveable surface for several years. In areas that do not encounter extreme weather conditions, the asphalt may last longer. Conversely, in areas that encounter extreme weather conditions, the asphalt may only last one or two years before it would need to be laid again.

Asphalt can also be “patched” or filled-in in areas that may have sustained damage. These areas are sometimes referred to as “potholes” or holes in the asphalt. If this should occur, it is generally less expensive to fill in these holes as needed and extend the life span of the entire asphalt road.