Asphalt

Gizmo36 · Jun 20, 2006

I can get some Asphalt for free. But they will bring it out and dump it.if I spread it and don't pack it will it work ok. has any one ever tried this. I put this in the wrong place can some one move it to Projects.

SkyPup · Jun 20, 2006

Nope, you'll need to roll it.

Gizmo36 · Jun 20, 2006

How much weight would it take to work ok.

HomeBrew2 · Jun 20, 2006

In the absence of a roller, I'd roll it with my car/truck after attempting to mash it while spreading it. Bald overinflated tires would be good. Um, is this "hot" mix or "cold" mix (aka road mix, patch mix)? Cold mix is good, for your situation, hot mix could be a nightmare.

Soundguy · Jun 20, 2006

HomeBrew2 said:
In the absence of a roller, I'd roll it with my car/truck after attempting to mash it while spreading it. Bald overinflated tires would be good. Um, is this "hot" mix or "cold" mix (aka road mix, patch mix)? Cold mix is good, for your situation, hot mix could be a nightmare.

I agree.. 450-300' hot asphalt is going to be a pain to work. if it was a small area you could loop and tamp it.. on a large area.. a roller is needed. Trying to roll with a tire is going to make an ugly rutted mess that will setup black and hard...

Soundguy

marks · Jun 20, 2006

I too had explored this option, however after researching several web sites it became apparent that there is a potential health hazard if it is not installed and sealed properly. In that the fines can be blown in the wind, or be introduced into the water table.

Gizmo36 · Jun 20, 2006

It is cold mix,Would 450p roller be good.

Casco1 · Jun 20, 2006

Gizmo36 said:
I can get some Asphalt for free. if I spread it and don't pack it will it work ok..

I just sat my Mother-in-Law on a toyota hood and dragged her her back & forth. If you're interested she'll work for several buckets of KFC.

Gizmo36 · Jun 20, 2006

With mine and your's that should work ok. because my Mother-in-Law is big.

HomeBrew2 · Jun 20, 2006

marks said:
I too had explored this option, however after researching several web sites it became apparent that there is a potential health hazard if it is not installed and sealed properly. In that the fines can be blown in the wind, or be introduced into the water table.

Man, I have got to hear the rest of that story!