High-RAP mix design has become central to conversations as sustainability and performance expectations continue to reshape the asphalt industry. Contractors, agencies, and producers are asking the same core questions: What qualifies asย highย RAP? How does RAP use affect asphalt mix design?ย Does high-RAP mix design actually work?ย ย Understanding the role ofย reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and the increasing importance of [...]
Hot-in-place recycling (HIR) hasย emergedย as a practicalย approach forย highway agencies andย contractors to reduce costs, conserve materials, and meet sustainability goals. This asphalt recycling technique restores existing pavement directly on the roadway, minimizing material waste and reducing the environmental footprint of rehabilitation projects.ย ย ย When paired with an asphalt rejuvenator likeย ReLIXERยฎ, HIR can deliver high-performance results while enabling greater use of [...]
York Region has launched a forward-looking roadway trial designed to better understand howย high Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP)ย performs under real-world traffic and environmental conditions. Located along Leslie Street, this performance-based trialย representsย an important stepย toward expanding the use ofย recycled materialsย in regional road rehabilitation whileย maintainingย high standardsย for durability, safety, and cost efficiency.ย ย Using recycled materials in asphalt mixes offers clear benefitsย includingย lower greenhouse [...]
Maintaining asphalt roadways and parking areas doesnโt always require full resurfacing. Surface treatments are cost-effective, durable, and can extend the life of pavement by protecting it from oxidation, moisture, and wear. For road managers, contractors, and property owners, understanding the types of surface treatments and their applications is key to choosing the right solution. Many of these treatments [...]