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In the industry of asphalt contracting, it’s not the client that contractors are working hard to impress; it’s the local inspectors. And this is exactly what Gaddes Strategic redicovered in its latest project involving a prestigious homebuilder who’s developing a new subdivision in La Vergne, southeast of Nashville.

Gaddes Strategic is a contracting company consisting of individuals with "professional degrees and have served as executives in corporate life" but decided to go into construction instead because of the "freedom" it offers.

Besides hot asphalt paving, the crew has expanded its repertoire of services and can be called on to apply thermoplastic pavement markings and sealcoating to asphalt surfaces and do infrared repairs. Its usual patrons are construction firms, building owners, and HOAs in Nashville—a service area that continues to grow.

Gaddes Strategic recently completed a project for a well-known developer in nearby La Vergne. The assignment sounds simple enough: patch a stretch of road that serves as an entrance to a new subdivision. But of course, nothing is really that simple because of all the public works requirements that must be met to pass stringent inspection.

The contractor’s case study provides an outline of the requirements given to them, the first of which is preparing the curb and gutter by sawing and removing excess material. “The project entailed hauling spoils from the site, laying hot asphaltic surface material flush with the existing roadway, and ensuring thorough compaction for a smooth finish,” the team recounted.

Additionally, the project required adding a two-inch layer of topping over nine inches of binder material so that everything aligns seamlessly with the pavement around it.

To complete this “intricate task”—as described by Gaddes Strategic—the contractor took full advantage of the advanced equipment in its employ and the expertise of its technicians. The result is a comprehensive solution that ensured a two-feet extension from the gutter was created, and the trench was covered with the required overlay before hot asphalt was poured.

“The result was a smoothly paved, durable surface that not only satisfied the inspector but also delighted the homebuilder,” the company proudly recounted in its case study.

Gaddes Strategic said that while the client was ecstatic about the results, the true winners in the project are the road users who will enjoy years of smooth pavement, and this is all thanks to the unique features of hot asphalt patching.

“This method is particularly effective in repairing damage, preventing water penetration, and extending the pavement’s life,” it explained. “Its ability to withstand traffic and weather variations makes it an excellent choice for roads, parking lots, and other high-traffic areas.”

If you want to know if your road project could use some hot asphalt work, get in touch with the friendly crew of Gaddes Strategic for a consultation.

And for more info about its recent projects across Nashville and beyond, visit the website in the description.

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