
Grade & Pave
Sommerset Paving Grade and Pave process:
- Address all sub base defects, drainage issues, and add crushed aggregate if necessary. Apply 2 lifts of asphalt:
- Commercial: 2.5" of hot mix base coarse asphalt is applied and compacted to 2". Next 2.5" of wearing coarse asphalt will be compacted to 2".
- Residential: 2.5" of hot mix base coarse asphalt is applied and compacted to 2". Next 1.5" of wearing coarse asphalt will be compacted to 1".
Sommerset Paving New Construction Process:
- After establishing a site and drainage plan, excavate and remove 8" of dirt.
- Next apply 4-6" of crushed limestone aggregate in two separate lifts. Proper compaction cannot be achieved if the material is applied in one lift.
- Commercial: 2.5" of hot mix base coarse asphalt is applied and compacted to 2". Next 2.5" of wearing coarse asphalt will be compacted to 2".
- Residential: 2.5" of hot mix base coarse asphalt is applied and compacted to 2". Next 1.5" of wearing coarse asphalt will be compacted to 1".