INTERNATIONAL PAVING SERVICES, INC. ASPHALT HANDBOOK AND GUIDE TO PAVEMENT MAINTENANCEINTRODUCTION: Asphalt paving is something you probably don't think about too often; but you should remember one thing: it is a MAJOR INVESTMENT and prob- ably the MOST EXPENSIVE item on your property to replace if ignored or neglected! There is one solution how- ever: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Let's start at the beginning, though, WHAT IS ASPHALT? Asphalt is a strong, durable product that can last for dozens of years if prop- erlymaintained. Asphaltis a petroleum based product that consists of rock or aggregate, rock dust or “fines? all bound together by hot emulsified oils, These are the three primary ingredi- ents (even though there are a few others) and this definition of asphalt may be overly simple.RECYCLING YOUR EXISTING PAVEMENT PULVERIZE GRADE AND PAVE In several instances, the on site recycling of existing pavement into usable base material is a cost effective and environmentally friendly solution to major asphalt replacement projects. Through modern machinery and methods, IPS offers recycling procedures that are professional, safe, Federal and State approved. The On-site recycling pracess allows IPS to pulverize your existing damaged asphalt into usable base material. The base material can then be graded and compacted to insure proper drainage. This process will add considerable strength to the foundation, provid- ing longevity to the newly paved surface. New Asphalt Pulverized and com- pacted old pavement y—— Base Rock Soil