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Asphalt Reheat Systems is owned
by paving contractor, David R. Strassman. He is also owner of
DRS LTD:
Asphalt Paving. He has been in the asphalt industry for
over 35 years and understands how minor repair jobs can eat away
at your profits. From one member of the asphalt industry to
another, we ask you these simple questions:
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Does your paving crew
ever make mistakes?
Do you ever need to fix
bird baths or bad seams?
Does it cost you $500 to
fix a $100 problems?
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If you answered yes to any of these
questions, then you should consider letting us help you
eliminate these costly problems. Fixing these common repair
jobs with an A.R.S. heater is fast, easy and requires only one
worker to successfully complete. Asphalt Reheat Systems lets you
eliminate the cold patching process, needs for saw cutting and
cold rough joint problems. You're able to make high quality repairs at a low cost
by using any one of our heating units with little to no experience.
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6
Steps to Completing a Quality Infrared Asphalt Repair |
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CLEAN: The area to be
repaired should be brushed or blown clean, removing all
loose aggregate, sand or water. These items will act as an
insulator and not let the heat penetrate the surface
evenly. Once cleaned, make sure that your ARS heater is
properly set up, with appropriate cords, hoses and propane
tank. (Refer to owners manual for set up questions.)
Center the heater over the troubled area and protect any
flammable objects that are near by.
HEAT:
The
heater will automatically turn on and off with the timer
control switch. Setting the timer for 3-5 minutes should
bring the surface temperature to 325 degrees, which is
ideal for a repair project. This time frame is average,
your specific repair may take longer in some cases or even
shorter in others. There is a direct relationship between
the time it takes to heat and the age of the asphalt
surface.
SCRAPE & REJUVENATE:
Simply roll the unit off to the side and check surface; if
it’s not pliable just reheat section until so. Under
most circumstances the surface should be removable in
under five minutes of heating. Using an asphalt rake or
lute, scrape the surface and remove any defective asphalt
from the area until a suitable depth is reached. A second
heat after removing material may be needed on deeper
repairs. A rejuvenating agent may be added right before
adding fresh material.
ADD MATERIAL: Most
repairs will need more material added to the troubled are
in order to make a quality patch that is smooth and
level. Add an appropriate amount of fresh asphalt. Hot
mix asphalt with smaller stones is best but not necessary
with your ARS heater. If fresh hardened material is used,
break it up as small as possible and spread it out to fill
the repair area. After enough (hard) fresh material is
evenly spread out to the best it can, place the heater
over the patch again and turn on for 1 minute. Making sure
to soften up all of the new material but not scorch the
previously warm mix.
GRADE & LEVEL: Smooth the
asphalt using a rake or lute by leveling the surface,
removing any large aggregate and blend all seams between
new and old surfaces. Broom away excess material from
surrounding area.
COMPACT AREA: Once the
fresh material is positioned and ready to be compacted,
make sure it is still hot. You may need to place the
heater over the section briefly if the prep takes too long
on cold days. If is still hot, then hit the area with an
appropriately sized plate compactor or roller while using
a little water to prevent asphalt from sticking. You
should be left with a nice looking seamless repair.
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