Asphalt Milling in Southern Maryland
Remove the old surface before new asphalt goes down.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084Milling grinds off the top layer of existing asphalt, usually ahead of resurfacing. South State Paving offers milling for parking lots and driveways. George Cooper, the owner, is a fourth-generation paver. South State Paving is family owned and operated, the owners are on site on jobs, and the company holds Maryland Home Improvement Commission license #05-169105.
What the Federal Highway Administration says about milling
The Federal Highway Administration says asphalt is removed either by milling or by full-depth removal, and that a milling machine can remove up to 2 inches of pavement in a single pass.
It says reclaimed asphalt pavement, the material sold as millings, is well-graded aggregate coated by asphalt cement once properly crushed and screened, and that on its own it may have a somewhat lower bearing capacity than a conventional aggregate base. The National Asphalt Pavement Association notes asphalt is 100% recyclable.
Sources
- Federal Highway Administration, User Guidelines for Waste and Byproduct Materials in Pavement Construction: Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement
- National Asphalt Pavement Association, Hiring an Asphalt Contractor for Driveways
Milling step-by-step
We walk the property with you and explain every step before work starts.
We walk the lot with you and explain every step before work starts. Estimates are free.
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says weak spots, holes and large cracks should be cut out and patched with hot-mix asphalt.
It says an overlay of 1.5 to 2 inches is usually sufficient over a repaired surface.
SealMaster recommends a third sealer coat on high-traffic lanes. The ADA sets accessible stall rules when a lot is restriped.
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Milling FAQs
What is the difference between milling and full removal?
The Federal Highway Administration describes milling as removing the pavement surface with a milling machine, up to 2 inches in a single pass, and full-depth removal as ripping and breaking up the whole pavement.
Are asphalt millings a good driveway surface?
The Federal Highway Administration says reclaimed asphalt is well-graded aggregate coated by asphalt cement, but that on its own it may have a somewhat lower bearing capacity than a conventional aggregate base. The millings vs gravel guide covers the tradeoffs.