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What Is Asphalt Milling?
Asphalt milling is one of the most efficient and widely used methods for resurfacing worn-out pavement. This process removes the top layer of existing asphalt to prepare the surface for a smooth, durable new layer. Whether you’re on the road, in a parking lot, or on a commercial property, you’ve likely seen asphalt milling in action—even if you didn’t recognize it at the time.
How Asphalt Milling Works
Step 1: Preparing for New Asphalt Installation
Before laying fresh asphalt, milling machines remove the uppermost layer of damaged pavement. If you’ve ever driven over a road with vertical grooves and minor bumps, you’ve encountered an area undergoing milling.
Step 2: Precision Milling for an Even Surface
A specialized asphalt milling machine equipped with a high-powered rotating drum scrapes away the deteriorated asphalt at a precise depth. This ensures the correct amount of material is removed, preventing unnecessary waste while maintaining structural integrity.
Step 3: Collection and Recycling of Milled Asphalt
The removed asphalt is directed onto a long conveyor belt, which loads it into waiting dump trucks. Instead of discarding the material, the milled asphalt is transported to an asphalt plant for recycling. This sustainable practice repurposes old pavement into fresh, high-quality asphalt for future projects.
Step 4: Surface Preparation and New Asphalt Installation
Once milling is complete, the surface is thoroughly cleaned and prepped for new asphalt application. This step ensures a flawless bond between the old base and the new layer, resulting in a long-lasting and smooth pavement.
Key Benefits of Asphalt Milling
1. Cost-Effective Pavement Restoration
Milling is one of the most affordable solutions for resurfacing roads, parking lots, and commercial properties. Instead of completely removing and replacing asphalt, milling allows for partial reconstruction, reducing material and labor costs.
2. Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable
Recycling asphalt through milling reduces waste and minimizes the demand for new raw materials. By reusing existing pavement, this process conserves natural resources and decreases landfill waste, making it a greener alternative to full asphalt replacement.
3. Faster Project Completion
Traditional asphalt replacement can be time-consuming, leading to extended road closures and business disruptions. Asphalt milling significantly shortens project timelines, allowing for quicker paving solutions with minimal inconvenience to traffic flow and property access.
When Should You Consider Asphalt Milling?
Asphalt milling is ideal for projects where:
- The surface is uneven, cracked, or deteriorating, but the base layer remains stable.
- Potholes and drainage issues require cost-efficient repairs.
- A road or parking lot needs resurfacing without a full-depth replacement.
- You want an eco-friendly pavement restoration option.
Get Professional Asphalt Milling Services Today
If you’re looking for a cost-effective, fast, and eco-friendly way to restore your asphalt surface, our expert milling services can help. Call 855-664-1014 to get a free estimate, or submit a quote request online, and we’ll be in touch shortly.
Ensure your pavement remains smooth, durable, and safe with professional asphalt milling—a sustainable solution that saves money and time.