EXPERT ADVICE
Infrared Asphalt
REPAIR
Selling the benefits to pavement owners
By Jeff Winke
M ost encyclopedias and physics books credit Sir William Herschel , the British astronomer , with the discovery of infrared radiation in 1800 . He found the first solid evidence that light and infrared are the same quantity that is known today as electromagnetic radiation . It probably wouldn ’ t be too off base to refer to infrared as “ Herschel Rays .” In this contemporary era of naming rights , why not ?
The deep penetrating heat of Herschel rays ( errr , infrared rays !) allows repairs to occur without the risk of separating the asphalt from the aggregate subsurface . It is said to prevent moisture damage by creating seamless transitions between new and existing asphalt . This makes infrared asphalt repairs well suited for repairing uneven asphalt surfaces that may have pooling water .
As Rose Paving , LLC , Bridgeview , Illinois described it : “ Infrared repair is a great option for critical repairs that don ’ t need more extensive resurfacing or replacement . We recommend infrared repair for issues like potholes , pavement heaving , and uneven or rough driving surfaces .”
Rose Paving offers a simple definition of infrared asphalt repair and the repair process : “ Infrared asphalt repair is the process through which existing , compromised asphalt is heated and replenished before being mixed with new asphalt and compacted .
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September 2021