The most common roadway resurfacing methods in H.O.A. developments are asphalt or concrete systems. Both types of systems will develop defects if designed or installed incorrectly.
Common Types:
- AC Paving (Asphaltic Concrete Paving): Typically black or dark brown in color.
- PCC (Portland Cement Paving): Similar to sidewalks and driveways but made of higher strength materials and installed in thicker sections.
- Stamped Concrete: Usually decorative, sometimes different color.
Common Problems:
- Improper design: Asphalt/concrete mixture not per specifications.
- Installation deficiencies: Varying in thickness.
- Asphalt overheated before installation.
- Asphalt too cold before installation.
- Concrete too dry/wet before installation.
- Lack of steel reinforcement.
Possible Damage:
- Cracks, alligatoring, and cheecks leading to water intrusion to subgrade.
- Subsidence.
- Vertical displacement.
- Washboard surface.
- System failure
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