by AMS | Jul 9, 2025 | Paving Jargon
After seal coat application, your asphalt surface will look clean, smooth, and brand new. But occasionally and depending on the type of use your asphalt is subjected to, unsightly tire marks or curved black swirls (commonly called tracking, tearing, or power steering...
by AMS | Jul 3, 2023 | Paving Jargon
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...
by AMS | Apr 4, 2023 | Paving Jargon
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...
