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Rocky Road How to guarantee a smooth road ahead. By Lance Luke emember Rocky Road ice cream; a nice frozen treat of chocolate ice cream, nuts and marshmallows? Well, this article is about a different type of rocky road ... and it’s not nearly as sweet. Based on proper maintenance, reserve studies estimate the life cycle of asphalt areas to be between 35 to 40 years. I deem proper maintenance to be yearly inspections, with sealcoating every 4 to 6 years. Maintenance doesn’t add to the structural value of a road, but it restores its surface, protections it from the elements and extends its life. Sealcoating needs to be done on asphalt in good condition, and failed areas need to be cut out and patched to full depth. Cracks should also be sealed with either a hot patch or cold patch sealer prior to sealcoating. Cracks should be addressed before they allow water to enter the subgrade and lead to larger problems. The service life of asphalt is dependent upon the original construction, traffic, drainage and climate conditions. Timely maintenance will help decrease the loss of serviceability. Once water gets into the base course and soil, there is no turning back. Not even an overlay will help. A total resurface job will be required. Drainage: Correct drainage must be taken into consideration on a resurfacing or overlay project. Any low or soft spots should be corrected. Address ponding areas and make sure the driveways have proper drainage. Confirm elevations: The finished Lance Luke is a construction engineer with Construction Management Inspection LLC. The firm has more than 30 years of working in Hawaii conducting building inspections and working as a construction manager on projects such as spalling, roofing, painting, waterproofing, electrical and plumbing retrofits. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Management Hawaii June/July 2013

Special Section: BIA Renaissance Awards
Solar & More - Made In The Shade
Solar Options For Condos
Beyond PV…The Power Of The Negawatts
Solar On The Highrise
On The Farm With PV
The Reality Of Exploring Solar
Steep-Slope Solar
Concrete & Asphalt - Fresh Surfaces for Work & Play
Pavement Maintenance 101
Asphalt Alternatives
Rocky Road
Pavement Preservation
Painting Top 5 Painting Tips
Painting & Exterior Finishes
Lead & Rules
On Site: Renting Delinquent Units

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