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Serving all of Southern California

Inland Empire Palm Desert San Diego

Let’s Get Social! Follow us @amspaving

Serving all of Southern California

Inland Empire Palm Desert San Diego

Asphalt Paving: How Do They Do That?

Asphalt Paving: How Do They Do That?

Have you ever wondered how those rough and bumpy “roads” transform into smooth and sleek surfaces? It’s all thanks to the magic of asphalt paving. Let’s take a journey behind the scenes of this type of construction and learn (in layman’s terms) how asphalt...
Paving Jargon: Raveling

Paving Jargon: Raveling

Have you ever noticed deteriorating patches of asphalt on roads, driveways, or parking lots that appear to be disintegrating into loose gravel? If so, you may have encountered a common asphalt distress known as “raveling.” Raveling is a term used to...
How Do They Do That? – Asphalt Removal

How Do They Do That? – Asphalt Removal

When it comes to installing a new asphalt surface, repairing or replacing existing asphalt, or preparing for major underground construction, removing the old or damaged asphalt is a crucial step in preparing the groundwork for new surfaces or upcoming subterranean...
AMS Equipment Spotlight: Seal Tractors

AMS Equipment Spotlight: Seal Tractors

What is it? A seal tractor is a specialized piece of equipment used to spread liquid seal coat across large surfaces smoothly and evenly. It consists of a tractor with a squeegee attachment hitched to the back and may also have a large tank of water attached to the...
Paving Jargon: Reflective Cracking

Paving Jargon: Reflective Cracking

What is it? Reflective cracking occurs when breaks or cracks in the underlying layers become visible on the asphalt surface through a patch, overlay, or seal coat. The original cracks can be caused by several factors (age hardening, temperature cycling, separation of...
AMS Equipment Spotlight: Rollers

AMS Equipment Spotlight: Rollers

What is it? A roller is a heavy piece of construction equipment used to compact soil, base rock, and for asphalt installation and is essential to the construction of roads, parking lots, and subgrades. There are several types of rollers, the main 4 being pneumatic,...