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Commercial Asphalt Paving
Asphalt paving for parking lots, driveways, and commercial access roads
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Overview
Commercial asphalt paving services provide durable, cost-effective paving solutions for parking lots, driveways, access roads, and site circulation areas serving businesses throughout Cleburne, TX and Johnson County.
When Asphalt Makes Sense
While our concrete expertise is extensive, many commercial projects benefit from asphalt paving in applications where flexibility, initial cost considerations, or specific performance characteristics make asphalt the preferred material.
Complete Site Work Process
Commercial asphalt paving involves comprehensive site work including: • Subgrade preparation and stabilization • Proper base installation for structural support • Asphalt placement using modern paving equipment • Finishing techniques that achieve specified density and smoothness
Integration with Concrete Services
Our asphalt services complement our concrete capabilities, allowing us to provide complete site packages combining concrete paving in high-traffic areas with asphalt in general parking zones for optimal performance and economy.
Commercial Applications in Cleburne
Cleburne's commercial developments along the Chisholm Trail Parkway, State Highway 174, and throughout Johnson County's growing business parks require professional asphalt paving that withstands Texas heat, occasional freezing cycles, and heavy commercial traffic.
Our asphalt paving expertise includes: • Parking lot construction for retail centers, office complexes, and industrial facilities • Access roads serving commercial developments • Loading areas and truck courts • Coordination with site utilities and drainage systems
Technical Expertise
Understanding proper asphalt mix design for North Texas conditions, importance of adequate base systems in expansive clay soils, and integration with concrete features creates successful long-lasting paving installations.
Equipment & Materials
We work with quality asphalt producers in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, maintain well-calibrated paving equipment, and employ experienced crews who understand the time-sensitive nature of asphalt placement and compaction.
Project Coordination
Commercial asphalt projects require coordination with site contractors, civil engineers, and property owners to ensure proper grades, drainage integration, and phasing that accommodates business operations.
Our Comprehensive Approach
Our approach addresses: • Subgrade preparation and stabilization critical in Johnson County's clay soils • Base course installation providing structural support • Asphalt binder and surface courses meeting traffic demands • Integration with concrete features at building entrances and high-traffic zones
Long-Term Maintenance
Post-construction services include periodic seal coating and maintenance programs that extend pavement life and maintain appearance throughout the service life of commercial developments in Cleburne's competitive business environment.
Common Applications
Retail Parking Lots
Asphalt paving for shopping center and retail parking lots throughout Cleburne, often combined with concrete paving in drive aisles and entrances, providing cost-effective solutions for the large parking areas required by modern retail developments.
Office Complex Paving
Parking lots and access roads for office buildings and business parks in Cleburne and Johnson County, with asphalt providing smooth, professional appearance at lower cost than concrete while accommodating daily employee and visitor traffic.
Industrial Site Paving
Heavy-duty asphalt paving for manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and industrial parks, including employee parking, truck courts, and circulation roads designed for commercial vehicle traffic common in Cleburne's industrial sector.
Access Roads & Driveways
Commercial driveways and access roads connecting developments to public streets, providing smooth transitions from highways and city streets to commercial properties throughout Cleburne's growing commercial corridors.
Technical Specifications
Asphalt Mix Design
Commercial asphalt mixes conforming to Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) specifications, typically Type D (dense-graded) mix for surface courses. Mix design includes proper aggregate gradation, asphalt content typically 5-6%, and additives as needed for performance. Material testing ensures quality compliance.
Base Course Requirements
Aggregate base material meeting TXDOT Grade 1 or Grade 2 specifications, placed in maximum 6-8 inch lifts, compacted to minimum 95% standard proctor density, with thickness designed based on traffic analysis and subgrade conditions. Typical thickness 6-8 inches for parking lots, 8-12 inches for heavy commercial traffic.
Subgrade Preparation
Subgrade compacted to minimum 95% standard proctor density, proof-rolled to identify and remediate weak areas, soil stabilization with lime (typically 3-6%) or cement when PI (plasticity index) exceeds 25, and proper drainage to keep moisture away from pavement structure.
Compaction Requirements
Asphalt compacted to minimum 92-95% of theoretical maximum density (TMD) using proper rolling sequence. Breakdown rolling while asphalt is 250-290°F, intermediate rolling at 200-250°F, and finish rolling at 150-200°F. Nuclear density gauge testing verifies compliance.
Pavement Thickness Design
Thickness designed per AASHTO pavement design method considering subgrade strength, traffic loading (ESALs - equivalent single axle loads), and desired service life. Standard parking lots: 2-3 inches asphalt over 6-8 inches base. Heavy commercial: 3-4 inches asphalt over 8-12 inches base.
Drainage Integration
Minimum 2% cross-slope for drainage (1.5% acceptable in some parking stall areas), proper connection to site drainage systems, pavement elevation coordinated with catch basins and inlets, and positive drainage preventing standing water that accelerates pavement deterioration.
Project Timeline
Site Preparation & Grading
Coordinate with site contractor on rough grading to design elevations, verify drainage flows and tie-in points, identify and protect utilities, strip and dispose of unsuitable materials, and establish construction access and staging areas.
3-7 days
Subgrade Preparation
Proof-roll subgrade to identify soft areas requiring remediation, perform soil stabilization if needed using lime or cement, verify proper subgrade elevations and cross-slopes, compact subgrade to specified density, and prepare for base installation.
2-5 days
Base Course Installation
Place and spread aggregate base material in lifts (typically 6-8 inch maximum), compact each lift to achieve specified density (typically 95% standard proctor), maintain proper moisture for compaction, verify elevations and cross-slopes, and prepare surface for asphalt.
3-7 days
Asphalt Paving
Coordinate asphalt delivery timing with plant production, place binder course (if specified) and compact, place surface course to design thickness using paver, achieve proper density through rolling sequence (breakdown, intermediate, finish rolling), and maintain proper temperatures throughout process.
1-3 days
Concrete Integration
If project includes concrete paving, coordinate transitions between asphalt and concrete areas, install concrete in high-traffic zones or decorative areas, ensure proper joint details at material transitions, and protect asphalt from concrete operations.
3-7 days
Curing & Initial Protection
Allow asphalt to cool and cure before heavy traffic, protect edges from raveling, restrict sharp turning movements during first week, coordinate utility and site contractor access, and monitor pavement performance during early life.
3-5 days
Striping & Site Features
Allow minimum 30 days for volatiles to escape before striping, layout and paint parking spaces and traffic markings, install wheel stops and bollards, complete final grading at pavement edges, and coordinate landscaping installation.
2-3 days (at 30 days post-paving)
Final Inspection & Turnover
Conduct final walkthrough with owner and civil engineer, verify compliance with design specifications, provide as-built documentation, deliver maintenance recommendations and schedule, and coordinate warranty provisions.
1-2 days
Cleburne & Johnson County Considerations
Johnson County's expansive clay soils require special attention in asphalt paving projects. Proper subgrade stabilization using lime or cement treatment is often necessary when PI values exceed 25. Adequate base thickness and proper drainage are critical to prevent pavement failure from soil movement.
Commercial asphalt paving in Cleburne, TX benefits from proximity to quality asphalt plants in the Dallas-Fort Worth market ensuring fresh, consistent material. However, summer demand can create availability constraints, making early scheduling and good contractor relationships important for timely project completion.
The City of Cleburne requires permits for commercial site development including paving work. Civil engineering plans must show proper drainage design, ADA compliance for accessible routes and parking, and compliance with city stormwater management ordinances. Early plan review helps identify issues before construction.
Cleburne's climate with hot summers and occasional winter freezes requires asphalt mix designs with appropriate binder grades (typically PG 64-22 or PG 70-22 for commercial applications). Proper mix design prevents rutting in summer heat and thermal cracking during cold snaps.
Commercial property owners in Cleburne, TX increasingly recognize value in proper asphalt maintenance programs. Regular seal coating every 3-5 years, crack filling, and timely pothole repair significantly extend pavement life, delay expensive overlay or reconstruction, and maintain property appearance in competitive commercial markets.
Coordination with concrete paving creates optimal solutions for many Cleburne commercial projects. Using concrete in high-traffic drive aisles, fire lanes, and building entrances, combined with asphalt in general parking, balances performance and budget while creating attractive, durable paving systems.
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