The Importance of Laser-Controlled Asphalt Paving

Written by Bill Narozanick / Published in News, Running Tracks

Cinnaminson High School asphalt track
When you’re choosing which type of running tracks or tennis courts to install, you often focus on the look and style of its surface. However, the asphalt below it is just as important. For the most effective pavement, you should hire a contractor that uses laser-controlled asphalt paving technology. At American Athletic Track and Turf, we have over 25 years of experience installing professional-quality tracks and turf throughout New Jersey, the East Coast, and Orlando, Florida. Here, our team discusses using asphalt track paving for our athletic surface projects.

Why Use Laser-Controlled Asphalt Paving?

Asphalt paving is one of the most important and challenging aspects of sport surface installation projects. Asphalt requires precise measurements to help ensure a good fit and lasting performance. Laser-controlled technology makes it easier on the installation crew, allowing them to work with a low-quality grading job and achieve the highest-level results in all three paving criteria.

Smoothness

To create a safe and durable sports surface, the pavement below it needs to be level. The uniform thickness of the pavement creates a smooth surface that increases its performance. During the initial installation, deviations in thickness occur because of human error. Most contractors account for these errors. However, if they’re too large or pile up, you’re left with uneven asphalt and a track or tennis court. Laser-controlled asphalt paving reduces these deviations, resulting in superior smoothness and consistent performance. The smooth texture also helps keep athletes safer than a rough surface with bumps.

Planarity

Planarity is the combination of smoothness and the slope of the plane covered by the pavement. Slope requirements are strict which can make asphalt paving challenging. Experienced contractors understand how to account for human error when designing a slope. To not exceed the maximum allowed slope, contractors reduce the slope stipulated in the initial measurements. This reduction makes it challenging for crews to get the exact slope their customer wants. Laser-controlled paving allows skilled crews to attain tough slopes. This technology can accomplish measurements human beings would otherwise not be able to achieve.

Density

Density measures how compact you can make the pavement with minimal air voids. A high-density pavement with fewer air pockets absorbs less moisture for a longer-lasting result. You want the density of the pavement to be consistent across the entire surface. If one area is harder and the other softer, they’ll wear differently and have an impact on an athlete’s performance. Creating uniform layers throughout the pavement results in tight and even compaction. The best way to achieve this uniformity is by using laser-controlled asphalt paving.

The American Athletic Track and Turf Difference

When you choose American Athletic to install your sports surface, you receive award-winning service from an experienced team with more than 25 years in the industry. We don’t have the “install it and forget it” mentality because we understand that maintenance is key to a lasting track or tennis court. Our repairs and maintenance program helps keep your surfaces in top condition so athletes can perform their best. Not only do we use industry-leading technology for our court and track installations, but we also partner with the trusted brand FieldTurf for our artificial turf fields. These low-maintenance fields are environmentally friendly, safer for athletes, and cost-effective, especially when combined with our SmartBuy program. This co-op purchasing program saves you time and money, affording you the chance to buy turf at the best possible price without duplicating the bidding process. Additionally, it gives you more control over the final product, resulting in a playing surface that meets your needs, budget, and timeline.

Get a Long-Lasting Asphalt Track With American Athletic

Without laser-controlled asphalt paving, even an adept crew will struggle to meet the criteria of a long-lasting sports surface. Help keep athletes safe at practices and events at your facility and choose American Athletic. To learn more about our use of laser-controlled technology throughout New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, southern Massachusetts, eastern Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Florida, contact us today.
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