Sommerset Paving

Grade and Pave

Grade & Pave

Sommerset Paving Grade and Pave process:

  1. Address all sub base defects, drainage issues, and add crushed aggregate if necessary. Apply 2 lifts of asphalt:
    1. 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″.
    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″.