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Asphalt Reheat Systems is owned by paving contractor, David R. Strassman of DRS LTD: Asphalt Paving. He has been in the asphalt industry for over 30 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:

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?

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.

Steps to Completing a Quality Infrared Asphalt Repair

Clean Area
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 A.R.S. heater is properly set up with appropriate cords, hoses and propane tank. Center the heater over the troubled area and protect any flammable objects that are near by.
Heat Area
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 320 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 usually a direct relationship between the time it takes to heat and the age of the asphalt surface.
Scrape  Heated Area
Simply roll the unit off to the side and check surface, if it’s not pliable then 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.  Leave a few inches of the warmed old surface to create a nice strong, blended seam. A second heat after removing material may be needed on deeper repairs.
Add Fresh 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 non-compacted asphalt. Hot asphalt is best but not necessary with your A.R.S. heater.  If fresh/slightly hardened material is used, break it up as small as possible and spread it out to fill the repair area.
Reheat Area
(if needed)
Only needed if asphalt used is not already hot. After enough fresh material is evenly spread out to the best it can, place the heater over the patch again and turn on for about 30 seconds – 2 minutes,  Making sure to soften up all of the new material but not scorch the previously warmed mix.
Grade & Shape Area
Remove the heater once the asphalt is soft and hot.  Prep the asphalt using a rake or lute by leveling the surface, removing any large aggregate and blending all seams between new and old surfaces. Be sure not to scrape up to the cold, hard edges. 
Compact  Area
Once the fresh material is positioned and ready to be compacted, make sure it is still hot. If it's still warm, then hit the area, edges first, 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.
For additional information on the patching process or for reheating specifics,
please contact an A.R.S. consultant for details!!
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