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The first thing you need to know about asphalt paving is that a lot needs to be done before the machine pours the asphalt. Gaddes Strategic, a contractor based in Nashville, likens asphalt paving to painting because “careful attention” is needed to achieve the durability, visual appeal, and smoothness that every driver desires.

Are they exaggerating with that comparison? Probably not based on the company’s latest expert piece on the process of subdivision paving.

In addition to delivering a full suite of asphalt services across the Nashville metro area, Gaddes Strategic regularly publishes informative pieces on the different applications of asphalt contracting, this time focusing on subdivision road construction.

Like its predecessors, the article aims to inform potential clients, who are mainly involved in land development and construction, as well as the general public about the steps, requirements, and unique aspects of each type of paving project.

In this article, you’ll learn about the first step of subdivision road paving, which is planning, in particular the selection of the right asphalt material. This part is extremely important because there’s not just one type of asphalt, and you need the right one for the specific climate conditions in the location where you’re building the subdivision. “In subdivisions experiencing colder winters where freezing temperatures are common, contractors may employ specialized cold mix asphalt that remains pliable even in cold weather,” Gaddes Strategic explained in the article.

A section is devoted to material quality, where the importance of components such as the binder and aggregate are discussed. This section also sheds light on aggregate type and size, particularly on how the expected traffic conditions in the subdivision being developed affect the selection of aggregate type to ensure both durability and motorist safety.

The impact of a paving project on the surrounding traffic is also touched upon. In this section, you’ll learn how to mitigate the disruption that your project can have on traffic flow through various measures, such as planning for temporary detours and coordinating with local authorities.

Gaddes Strategic advocates for proactively working with stakeholders, explaining that it also ensures the safety of drivers and pedestrians. “By proactively addressing these concerns, contractors can help minimize inconveniences for residents while maintaining road safety,” it added.

The company devotes the last portion of the article to contractor selection, listing the most desirable qualities that you should look for if you want your project to be completed on time and on budget. In addition to experience and the mandatory licenses and insurance, other important things that it wants you to consider are the contractor’s previously completed projects, reputation among past clients, and quality control measures, as this will ensure that you meet both regulatory and industry standards.

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Gaddes Strategic LLC City: Nashville Address: 2042 Convent Place Website https://nashvillethermoplasticmarkings.com Phone +16158662795 Email contact@nashvillethermoplasticmarkings.com