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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:
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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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Steps to Completing a Quality Infrared Asphalt Repair |
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Clean Area
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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. |
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Heat Area
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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. |
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Scrape Heated Area
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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. |
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Add Fresh Material
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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. |
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Reheat Area
(if needed)
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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. |
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Grade & Shape Area
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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. |
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Compact Area
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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. |
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