Petromat overlays extend the life of residential asphalt pavements
The petromat system, first introduced in 1966, extends the life of new asphalt pavement overlays. The petromat system consists of a non-woven polypropylene fabric which is field saturated with an asphalt cement tack coat. When placed between pavement layers, the petromat system becomes an integral part of the roadway section, forming a barrier to water infiltration and absorbing stresses to reduce reflective and fatigue cracking of the new asphalt surface layer. Challenge Asphalt has had tremendous success using the economical petromat paving system, especially as it improves pavement performance and lifespan of new residential asphalt pavement overlays, while reducing maintenance and lifecycle costs.
Petromat overlays absorb stresses, improving resistance to pavement fatigue and cracking
Petromat paving fabric saturated with asphalt tack coat forms a substantial interlayer media within, where stresses can be absorbed. Stresses associated with movement along cracks and joints in existing ac pavements are absorbed within the paving fabric system, and therefore are not translated or reflected up into the new asphalt overlay.
The benefits of petromat overlays include:
- Strengthening and reinforcing the base course of asphalt so it can better withstand traffic loads
- Mitigation of mirror or reflective cracking
- Life extension of new asphalt pavement overlays
- Improved pavement performance
- Reduced maintenance and lifecycle costs
- Longer pavement life in new asphalt concrete pavements
The key to the performance of petromat paving fabric is proper installation. Challenge Asphalt’s state-of the-art petromat paving equipment and skilled crew are available to provide the highest quality residential petromat installation possible.
With over 50 years experience in residential asphalt paving, Challenge Asphalt looks forward to helping you determine right petromat paving application for your needs. For further information about petromat paving fabric overlays, give us a call at 805-969-2616 or email us, we would be more than happy to assist you.
